We have been working with outstanding wildlife photographer Ian Wood to raise awareness of orangutans and showcase some of Ian's wonderful photographic prints.
For the unique opportunity to obtain a limited edition, high-quality orangutan print, join the online auction here for your chance to bid on a one-off print signed by our Founder & Director/Trustee, Ashley Leiman OBE. You can also visit the Lucy Bell Gallery in St Leonard’s-on Sea before the 14th November to see this amazing work in person!
Additionally, there are five incredible prints available online with 25% of all proceeds going to the Orangutan Foundation. Each print has their own story from Ian:
Photo 1 - Wise man of the forest
A close encounter with this wild male Borneo orangutan in Lamandau wildlife reserve, Kalimantan, Indonesia. This area of forest offers real hope for the future and is where the Orangutan Foundation’s forest regeneration program takes place with tens of 1000s of new trees planted.
Photo 2 - The kiss
Orangutans are the best mothers in the natural world with their offspring dependent on them for up to eight years. I captured this moment in Tanjung Puting National Park,Borneo, which shows the love between mum and baby is very mutual.
Photo 3 - Gentle giant
I was fascinated with this male orangutan’s interaction with a butterfly which I hope captures the gentle nature of these animals. Taken in Tanjung Puting National Park, Borneo.
Photo 4 -The windows to the soul
I love being in a storm in the rain forest and this was taken after a downpour of biblical proportions. Crouching under a tarpaulin to keep my camera gear dry, I waited for the deluge to end and was rewarded with such a close encounter with this curious baby orangutan.
Photo 5 - Joy
Observing young orangutans is often an experience full of joy and the expression on this one’s face sums up this enchanting spirit they have. Taken in Tanjung Puting National Park, Borneo.
