He uses his photography of conservation to reveal good and bad situations regarding wildlife to the public in an attempt to help by spreading the word. Jones uses the power of a photograph to bring about positive change in a terrible situation, be it poaching or animal cruelty, as well as showing the good that people are doing within the area of conservation.
These are a couple of his images:
This image is beautifully composed, with the midnight light reflecting off the water in the forest pool. Craig Jones captured this photo in Finland, where in the summer months it is light all day. The water must not be disturbed, as the reflection of the bear and the woods is so clear. This photograph is captivating, and it is the inclusion of the forest pool and the reflection that makes it more than just an image of a brown bear in the woods, it makes it seem almost magical.
Again, a key element to the success of the image is the light. In this photo, it is the sunrise that gently surrounds the grey seals that draws focus onto the animals, as the foreground and background are out of focus. The colour of the sky is a soft colour, contrasting against the harsh steely blue of the water. I may use the technique of blurring the background when shooting my images to create a focus on the animals that intensifies the point that is being projected.
This last photograph is a stunning example of wildlife photography. The use of angle and composition creates a ethereal atmosphere to the scene of a Bengal Tiger hunting in the dawn light. Yet again the use of light has been vital to capturing this beautiful photo, with the tiger's features being gently illuminated, and the grass being pale and out of focus.
I will definitely take inspiration from Craig Jones' work and technique when capturing my own images, in the hope that they would be half as good as his.
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