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Take a look below at our curation but please note – some of the photos may be disturbing.
Some photos are memorable. Others are downright world-changing.
So what is it that makes an image stick in the collective memory and become truly iconic?
It’s not enough to capture a moment in history. The most influential, powerful and famous photos are the ones that capture the deeper significance of that moment: the energy and emotion; the triumphs of the human spirit and the consequences of our errors; our helplessness, our glory, our power.
They make history real. They stir emotions in us that don’t diminish with passing years or repeated viewings. And they inspire us to change, so we can make more positive historical moments in the future.It’s qualities like those that have made these 61 images some of the most famous in the world.
Take a look below at our curation but please note – some of the photos may be disturbing.
Bruna Mentrup
TUTOR
I started my wildlife photography journey with nothing but a passion for capturing what I had seen unfold before me for years.
Determined I could achieve that, I set out with the most basic equipment, and eventually, my efforts were rewarded.
I, fortunately, love travel and being in my own company, so I spend months on the road in perfect partnership with the animals, great light, and the landscape. My confidence grew, and my images started to speak for themselves; so did my range of equipment, as did the awards.
My proudest moment was being made a Licentiate by the Photography Society of South Africa. I take so much pride in the steps I have taken, and it gives me such joy to see my work in magazines and hanging on walls of game lodges across Africa.
My philosophy is that anyone can acquire technical skills in photography. Still, you need heart, passion and a deep connection with what is around you to capture the finest of what Mother Nature has on offer.
