Big cats + world class photographers; personally, I’m not sure what could be better. Besides maybe romping with a lion cub…. hmmm I don’t think the National Zoo allows that.

photo by Beverly Joubert

If you’re a Geographic subscriber, you’ll remember the recent issue which focused on the plight of the world’s big cats who are almost all endangered. Now you can see beautiful photos of eight of these endangered species (lions, tigers, cheetahs, leopards, jaguars, snow jaguars, snow leopards, clouded leopards, and mountain lions) at National Geographic Headquarters which we are lucky enough to have right here in DC. Specifically, 1145 17st st NW. The show is free and up through April 8.

National Geographic Headquarters

While you’re there you might also look into any upcoming seminars by Natl Geo. photographers. When I was a photo student I took a few of these in, including a talk by Steve McCurry, who took the famous “Afghan girl” photo. They’re usually not free but they are worth paying for…

The Geographic is an institution that understands the power of photography. I hope the article and exhibit on the big cats brings awareness and motivation to help save these creatures, who are vital to the survival of their ecosystems and all around amazing creatures to share this planet with.