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Still Frozen: Erik Hijweege’s Ambrotypes of Endangered Species
Erik Hijweege, a photographer and ambrotypist, created a compelling series titled “Endangered, On Ice,” featuring ambrotypes of endangered animal species frozen on ice. Inspired by the discovery of a nearly perfectly preserved frozen mammoth, Hijweege used the fragile wet plate collodion process to capture the animals’ fragile existence. Collaborating with the Dutch Natural History Museum and the IUCN Red List, Hijweege highlights the beauty and vulnerability of species like the Sumatran Tiger and Asian Elephant. His goal is to raise awareness and encourage preservation efforts through artistic expression.
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