“Apparently” we have evolved, yet select wildlife, along with the lands they live on, and their rightful place - needs to be proven. Specifically when these wild lives or wild places have monetary value for special interest groups. Hence the friction between those honoring wildlife and wild places, and those looking to fill their greedy monetary pots of gold.

For years I have talked about wild horses being included in the wildlife conversation. Many times, meeting opposition even from wild horse advocates, stating it’s not possible. Hard working organizations and the droves of wild horse advocates that have erupted in recent years and supporters such as yourself, asking questions and finding answers, has made this a reality. 

Wildlife isn’t just for lions, tigers and bears any longer. Intuitively, I resonate with the shamans and sages, but thankfully in the current world we live in, scientists are assisting in protecting wildlife through their special skill sets of fossils, facts and data to help us along on the journey of protecting sacred creatures and sacred lands.

During the start of the pandemic a brilliant idea was sparked through the talents of two amazing wildlife conservation photographers called @printsforwildlife The pandemic brought a screeching halt to much of Africa’s economy which is heavily based on tourism. I’m so very honored to share that I was a participating photographer in the third edition of this much anticipated, month-long, fundraiser, which includes some big names in wildlife(I've purchased 3 in total). And more importantly, that wild horses are in fact, being included in the wildlife arena! All works were 100% donated by 220 photographers with one goal in mind - to give back to conservation.

To have had this image included in that dialog was such a significant honor. Representing the under-represented matters. Warriors of the Dust has also won three prestigeous awards: One Eyelands Silver Award, and ranked #8 in the country along with the Monochrome Photography awards and One Eyelands World Top 10 Female Photographers.