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Paul Nicklen's 'Reverence' Collects Three Decades of Wildlife Photography

publication · 2026-05-08

Photographer and conservationist Paul Nicklen, co-founder of SeaLegacy with Cristina Mittermeier, releases 'Reverence'—a comprehensive monograph from Hemeria featuring 160 photographs spanning over thirty years. The book includes both iconic and previously unpublished images, from the Colorado River delta to narwhals in Arctic Bay. Pre-orders are open now, with an official release on July 28, 2026, coinciding with World Conservation Day.

Key facts

  • Paul Nicklen co-founded SeaLegacy with Cristina Mittermeier.
  • 'Reverence' is published by Hemeria.
  • The book contains 160 photographs.
  • Includes previously unpublished images.
  • Release date is July 28, 2026 (World Conservation Day).
  • Pre-orders are currently available.
  • Photographs span over three decades of Nicklen's career.
  • Subjects include the Colorado River delta and narwhals in Arctic Bay.

Entities

Artists

  • Paul Nicklen
  • Cristina Mittermeier

Institutions

  • SeaLegacy
  • Hemeria
  • Colossal

Locations

  • Colorado River delta
  • Arctic Bay
  • Baffin Island

Sources