So we've been talking a lot about all these great technologies that make our lives easier...
but some could claim that it's more important to stop and smell the roses quite literally,
and appreciate nature.
Our Yim Yoonhee joins me today... to help us do that.
As the world develops more and more technologically, we get further and further away from nature...
and from the great outdoors, so it's no wonder most people don't even realize the threat
that animals and plants are facing globally.
Photographer Sebastiano Salgado has spent over half his life documenting the natural
wonders of the world and now he shares them with us, along with a powerful message.
Take a look.
The wonders of nature,... the hidden jewels of the world,... they're becoming all too
distant, almost a thing of the past.
Brazilian photographer Sebastiao Salgado has realized this alarming degradation of our
planet and our ecosystems,... and for the past 40 years, he's trekked the natural world,
capturing images of the beauty that he hopes to preserve.
Known for his huge photodocumentary projects, Salgado's most recent opus titled "Genesis"
takes the audience to a world that's been here since the beginning.
[KOREAN] "This masterpiece is the work of over 8 years,
and over 30 trips,... the bulk of which was spent seeking animals, even by hot air balloon."
From animals,... to the every day lives of indigenous people, Salgado traveled to the
far corners of different continents, compiling what he calls his "love letter to the planet."
And sticking to his favored black and white style, he produces powerful images of a world
untouched by modern times.
At the end of the day, Salgado believes his images will spread awareness of issues of
the environment and climate change,... things that are endangering the sheer existence of
the breathtaking wonders he captures in each frame.
Tell us more about the photographer.
He was born on a farm in Brazil, so he believes that's where he first developed his love and
respect for nature.
But as a photojournalist, he tells a story through each screen.
And from the very beginning of his career, he opted for the black and white cuts.
While he travels the world, he says he doesn't like to take a helicopter, instead travelling
by foot, canoe, and as you heard in the report, by hot air balloon.
Which really makes it very dangerous, especially when out in the harsh elements.
He claims just 46 percent of the world remains in the same condition it was during the time
of Genesis, so he's determined to preserve it.
But he's not the only photographer to document the lives of dwindling tribal life or of obscure
animals.
What makes him different?
Right, many photographers have joined in this effort, of documenting the lives of people
and animals that may not be around after a few decades or so.
But Salgado has been dubbed by some as one of the most important photojournalists of
the 21st century because of his mastery of the monochrome, and his ability to create
such contrasts within his images.
In fact, he's even been compared to the world class painter Rembrandt, known for his stark
color contrasts.
Thank you for that report.
You're welcome.