itsfullofstars: On march 7, Dutch astronaut André Kupiers took
this picture from the ISS, showing the 50 kilometers wide rock
formation called Eye of Africa. The structure sits in
Mauritania, at the Sahara desert, and can only be seen from
space. I love and appreciate Nick Brandt’s photography even more
after learning more about his foundation Big Life, a non-profit
organization dedicated to conserving Africa’s wildlife and
ecosystems. Since its inception in September 2010, Big Life has
hired over 120 rangers, built 14 outposts, and purchased 13
night-vision equipped vehicles in an urgent response to the
recent dramatic escalation in poaching across much of Africa.
All the proceeds from the sale of these stunning prints are
being donated to the foundation. French engineer Georges Mougin
has a big idea. He wants to go to Antarctica, tie a big rope
around a six-million-ton iceberg, drag it back to Africa and
melt it into fresh, drinkable water. Some might call him crazy,
but Mougin reckons the plan could work.