A Rocha Kenya, More Than Birds

A Rocha Kenya, More Than Birds

Dr. Bob Sluka, Director of Marine Research A Rocha

 

This is the last post on A Rocha Kenya, at least for a while. As you can see, I was very touched by this organization and its efforts to blend together their Christian world view, views on conservation efforts and their calling to help the poor. I think it is because these three things are very similar to what I am all about. The video below is a very simple promo piece I did for my friend Dr. Bob Sluka to use as an introduction to A Rocha for his audience. It is not fancy, it is not overly emotional. It is simple, direct and to the point. Frankly, I was frustrated by my lack of underwater imagery of Watamu Marine Park. The marine park is where A Rocha Kenya has started it’s marine program. But I was saved by Benjo!  A hearty thank you goes out to Benjamin “Benjo” Cowburn for the use of some of his underwater images in this piece. Benjo is the on-site marine biologist working for A Rocha Kenya (He also writes a fun blog called “Benjo in Kenya“. Check it out!)

Marine research is new for A Rocha as an organization and Bob has been the driving force behind it. He is passionate about these same three points and sees A Rocha as outlet for expressing these with integrity. One thing I was impressed by was I never felt Bob, Benjo or anyone at A Rocha was preachy. Not about their faith, nor about the environmental or conservation issues. They know they have to live it out – walk the walk, rather than just talk it. I hope I captured this over these past three posts.

A Rocha Kenya – More than birds from Matt Brandon on Vimeo.

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Matt Brandon

Matt is a Malaysia based assignment photographer. Well known as a photographer and international workshop instructor, Matt’s images have been used by business and organizations around the globe. Matt is also a Fujifilm Malaysia brand ambassador. Matt is a contributor to National Geographic, National Geographic Traveller and other major publications.

2 Comments

  1. Gavin Gough

    That’s a great portrait, Matt. One of your best. Really nice work.

    Reply
    • Matt

      Really? The one of Bob at the top of the post – or do you mean the one of the girl with her elbows on the desk in the video. Because I know you said you like that one.

      Reply

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