About Branimir Gjetvaj
Dr. Branimir Gjetvaj is a Saskatchewan-based environmental photographer who specializes
in western Canadian landscapes. He has
been recording images of scenic and wild places for over thirty years,
and traveled extensively throughout North America for the last twenty. His photographs appeared in books and magazines in Canada and internationally.
Branimir obtained a degree in biology from the University of Zagreb (Zagreb,
Croatia) and worked for a few years at the Croatian Museum of Natural History in Zagreb.
Since arriving to Canada in 1987. he received a Master's degree from Dalhousie University in Halifax N.S., and a Ph.D. from Queen's University in
Kingston Ont. He currently resides in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Branimir served volunteer positions on the Board
of Directors of several environmental non-government organizations and nature societies.
Branimir's passion for the outdoor and nature photography has led him to use his photographic work as a vehicle
to promote the appreciation and protection of the environment. Through his photography and lectures, Branimir
encourages people to explore the wonders of the natural world, and take an active role in protecting it.
His latest project culminated in the award-winning book The Great
Sand Hills: A Prairie Oasis (with text written by Rebecca Grambo). He frequently contributes his
photographic skills to local conservation organizations and groups involved in environmental education.
A biologist by training, Branimir has presented numerous lectures on natural history in conjunction with
his photography. Diverse audiences had a chance to enjoy numerous inspiring presentations.
He also teaches photography workshops, and leads photo tours.
In 1994. Branimir participated in the Croatian sailing expedition "Arctic - Antarctic", and sailed
to Greenland on a 22-metre ketch "Croatian Tern". A few of his images from this trek were published
in books about the expedition. Visit the Greenland Gallery
section to see a sample of images.
Photo: Reg Coulter
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