He’s traveled to more than 70 countries and every continent on this planet with a camera in hand. He’s photographed everything from landscapes to wildlife to underwater scenes. He’s gone to great depths and extreme heights to share the remarkable beauty of our planet. Now, award-winning photographer, TV host, and conservationist Jason Edwards is on a different expedition, a book tour for his new book titled “Icebergs to Iguanas”.
The stories Edwards’ photos tell are incredible and speak for themselves in so many ways, but there’s also a whole different story behind the camera lens, including the patience it takes to capture the perfect shot as a National Geographic photographer.
“Most people don’t realize that sometimes the frame happens literally the moment you appear, but more often than not it is weeks and weeks and weeks,” Edwards said. “I sat in a tree once for 20 hours a day for five and a half weeks -- 117 during the day, zero at night, and I took one frame in five and a half weeks, and the frame was terrible.”
Another adventure Edwards spoke of was when he said he slept in a tree with 22 lions one night.
“I’m one of those people that tends to do well in extreme circumstances. My brain just puts me into functioning mode, and I’ve worked my whole life with wildlife and indigenous communities all over the world, so it’s where I feel most at home.”
Edwards is sharing more of his stories and photographs in his new book. Watch the video above to learn more about “Icebergs to Iguanas” and to find out how you can get a copy.