Wildlife photographer and videographer, Carol Petersen, is an avid wildlife advocate! Carol has traveled and led safaris to South Africa , Zimbabwe , Zambia , Botswana , Namibia , Madagascar , Uganda , Rwanda , Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya , Tanzania , Galapagos and Ecuador . The quote “Once you've become a part of Africa , it becomes a part of you” best describes Carol's love for this special part of the world. Whether it be canoeing down the Zambezi River within a few feet of a 7-ton bull elephant, or capturing some precious moments with a family of wild gorillas or watching a pair of blue-footed booby's do their magical courting dance - that is Carol's idea of spending quality time. In her dedication to preserving wild spaces, she encourages safari goers to walk lightly and appreciate the continent's challenges.
Carol walks the talk by contributing to environmental groups such as The Friends of the Galapagos; Daphne Sheldrick's Elephant Orphanage and The Cheetah Conservation Fund. Other special projects include providing radio collars for lion conservation and purchasing schoolbooks for villages to help in the aid of elephant anti-snaring projects. Her keen interest in our environment, endangered species and the enhancement of the ecosystems of our planet is a never-ending endeavor. Carol is very proud to have been chosen for a "Woman of Vision" award for her conservation efforts – an honor bestowed to 12 women per year by a Calgary television station. As well, she is excited to be named as one of 3 directors for the Cheetah Conservation Fund Canada !
See more of Carol's photographs at her retail stores in Bragg Creek , AB or West Vancouver - Simply Safari or online at www.petersenphotography.com and www.simplysafaristore.com.
Carol
Peterson Photography
