Florian Schulz is a professional nature photographer based in southern Germany whose striking images have garnered international recognition. He studied Biology at the University of Heidelberg, which serves as a great background for his nature photography. Florian spends eight to ten months a year photographing in the field, focusing on long-term conservation photography projects. Sponsored by the Blue Earth Alliance, Florian has dedicated his entire time to his project on the "Yellowstone to Yukon" (Y2Y) vision, one of the biggest conservation efforts in North America.

His book "Yellowstone to Yukon: Freedom to Roam", published by Mountaineers Books, will be released on October 2005, followed by an outreach campaign to promote the Y2Y vision.

Florian's work has been published in magazines, books and calendar series. Images and stories from extended travels through southern Africa and the North American continent are featured in multimedia slideshows. His photographs have won numerous awards in leading international photography competitions such as BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition, Nature's Best, GDT European Nature Photographer of the Year and the Banff Mountain Photography Competition.

Passionate about composition, lighting and drama to create stunning images, getting the prefect photo is not all that counts. Florian hopes to instill in viewers a greater interest in both the natural and cultural diversity of the planet.

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