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第19回(2015年) Winner
Thomas D. Mangelsen
トーマス・D・マンゲルセン
Thomas D. Mangelsen
プロフィール
- 性別
- 男性
- 生誕
- 1946-01-06 (Grand Island, Nebraska, US)
- 国籍
- United States
- 言語
- English
- 居住地歴
- Grand Island, Nebraska → Jackson / Jackson Hole, Wyoming → Nederland, Colorado
経歴
- 職業
- Nature photographer, Conservationist, Filmmaker
- 活動期間
- 1967年〜
- 所属
- International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP), International Advisory Council, Jane Goodall Institute, Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance, The Cougar Fund
- 影響を受けた人物
- His father (early outdoor influence), Nature and field biology, National Geographic nature documentary tradition
- 影響を与えた人物
- Next-generation nature photographers influenced by his work
学歴
| 学校 | 学部 | 学科 | 学位 | 期間 | 国 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska | Business | — | — | 1965–1967 | United States |
| Doane College (Doane University) | — | Biology | BS | 1967–1969 | United States |
| University of Nebraska (postgraduate studies) | — | Zoology | — | — | United States |
| Colorado State University | — | Wildlife Biology | — | — | United States |
受賞歴
| 年 | 賞名 | 対象作品 | 部門 | 主催 | 結果 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year | — | — | BBC | 受賞 |
| 2000 | BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year | — | — | BBC | 受賞 |
| — | Outstanding Nature Photographer of the Year | — | — | North American Nature Photography Association | 受賞 |
| 2007 | Benjamin Franklin Award (Top honor, Coffee Table/Large Format) | The Natural World | Book award | Independent Publishers Association | 受賞 |
| 2011 | Conservation Photographer of the Year | — | — | Nature's Best Photography / Windland Smith Rice Awards | 受賞 |
| 2012 | Conservation Photographer of the Year (Windland Smith Rice) | — | — | Windland Smith Rice International Awards | 受賞 |
| 2018 | Ansel Adams Award for Conservation Photography | — | — | Sierra Club | 受賞 |
| 2015 | National Outdoor Book Award: Design & Artistic Merit | The Last Great Wild Places | Book award | National Outdoor Book Awards | 受賞 |
| 2019 | Robin W. Winks Award for Enhancing Public Understanding of National Parks | — | — | National Parks Conservation Association | 受賞 |
| — | Honorary Doctorate (Doane College) | — | Honor | Doane College | 授与 |
| 2002 | Honorary Fellowship, Royal Photographic Society | — | Honor | Royal Photographic Society | 授与 |
受賞・候補エディション
作品
代表作
The Last Great Wild Places
2014年 Nature photographyA photographic collection spanning forty years of wildlife and ecosystems from around the world, emphasizing the importance of conservation.
Grizzlies of Pilgrim Creek
2015年 Nature photography / Natural historyAn intimate photographic portrait of the female grizzly known by research number 399, documenting her life, reproduction, and hibernation behavior.
The Natural World
2007年 Coffee-table photography bookA portrait of Earth's major ecosystems through photography, featuring a foreword by Jane Goodall.
Images of Nature: The Photographs of Thomas D. Mangelsen
1989年 Photography bookA collection of early signature images, focusing on birds and North American nature.
Polar Dance: Born of the North Wind
1997年 Nature photography / ArcticPhotographs and essays focusing on Arctic wildlife and landscapes, including the signature image 'Polar Dance.'
Spirit of the Rockies: The Mountain Lions of Jackson Hole
2000年 Photography book / WildlifeA photographic study of mountain lions in and around Jackson Hole.
全著作
- Images of Nature: The Photographs of Thomas D. Mangelsen
- Polar Dance: Born of the North Wind
- Spirit of the Rockies: The Mountain Lions of Jackson Hole
- The Natural World (foreword by Jane Goodall)
- The Last Great Wild Places: Forty Years of Wildlife Photography
- Grizzlies of Pilgrim Creek
翻案
- Flight of the Whooping Crane (TV documentary, National Geographic, 1984)
- Cranes of the Grey Wind (PBS/Nature & BBC, 1990)
作風・主題
- 文体
- Documentary realismAttention to detail and long preparationPainterly composition
- 頻出モチーフ
- Predator-prey momentsMotherhood (notably grizzly 399)Migrations and seasonal ecosystem cycles
評価・遺産
Thomas D. Mangelsen is a renowned wildlife photographer and conservationist who has documented global wildlife and ecosystems for over forty years; he is highly regarded for his contributions to conservation and his iconic images.
記念館・博物館
- National Museum of Wildlife Art Jackson, Wyoming, USA
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (permanent collection) Washington, D.C., USA
- San Diego Natural History Museum San Diego, California, USA
- Durham Museum (exhibition) Omaha, Nebraska, USA
関連学会
- International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP)
- Royal Photographic Society (Honorary Fellowship)
資料所蔵先
- International Institute of Photographic Arts permanent collection
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History permanent collection
- Images of Nature Gallery archives
大衆文化への影響
- Profiled on CBS '60 Minutes' (2018)
- Popular coffee-table books such as 'Grizzlies of Pilgrim Creek'
- 'Catch of the Day' cited as one of the world's most famous wildlife photographs
引用
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May these images inspire you to experience and preserve the wonders of our natural world.
出典: Thomas D. Mangelsen (personal statement)
豆知識
- 'Catch of the Day' (1988) has been called 'the most famous wildlife photograph in the world.'
- He once waited 42 days (about 12–14 hours per day) to photograph a cougar.
- Opened his first gallery in Jackson in 1978 and later expanded to over 13 galleries nationwide.
- Since about 2015 he has closely documented grizzly 399 and engaged actively in bear conservation efforts.