Mother

An elephant, a waterfall, a tree—award-winning photographer Marsel van Oosten finds beauty in simplicity. Through minimalist compositions and singular subjects, he captures the natural world's diversity, beauty, and fragility.

This stunning collection begins in Africa and spans all continents, blending landscapes and close-ups, color and black-and-white. Each image creates an evocative, emotive journey across the planet we call home.

The book features masterful images by Marsel van Oosten, the only photographer to have been named “Wildlife Photographer of the Year,” “International Nature Photographer of the Year,” and “Travel Photographer of the Year.” It is perfect for lovers of spectacular nature photography and makes a meaningful gift, as part of the proceeds will support the Canopy Project, which plants trees worldwide.

Marsel van Oosten, born in Rotterdam in 1967, is the only photographer in the world to have won the so-called Grand Slam of nature photography: "Wildlife Photographer of the Year", "International Nature Photographer of the Year" and "Travel Photographer of the Year". His pictures can be seen in numerous galleries and museums. Together with the producer and videographer Daniella Sibbing, he lives in Knysna, South Africa. There they specialise in international nature photography tours under the name "Squiver".