LFI | Jonas Kako

Photo: © Michael Braunschädel

Born in 1992, Kako studied Photojournalism and Documentary Photography at the University of Applied Science and Arts in Hanover. For some years now, his photographic work has dealt with the climate crisis and its impact on people and nature. He has been working as a freelance photographer for the Weser-Kurier in Bremen since 2017. His stories have appeared in Volkskrant, Stern and National Geographic among others.

Website: http://jonaskako.de/ https://www.instagram.com/jonaskako

Photo: © Michael Braunschädel

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LFI 07.2022

Patrick D. Pagnano: Empire Roller Disco, Jürgen Gad: Kire, Jonas Kako: Down by the River, Sarah Ascough: Curious about Life, Frédéric Stucin: The Source; Leica Q2 “Dawn” by Seal

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STORIES | September 23, 2022

Down by the river

Jonas Kako

The Colorado is one of the most endangered rivers in the world. Forty million people in the USA are dependent on its waters, and it has been at high risk of drying out for the last few years. Jonas Kako’s haunting pictures document the on-going drought and the human influences destroying the once mighty river.

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STORIES | September 23, 2022

Colorado – The Dying River

Jonas Kako

Once flowing wildly across the landscape, the Colorado River may soon be reduced to a trickling stream: Jonas Kako’s pictures speak of a race against drought.

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Jonas Kako

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LFI 07.2022

Down by the river

Jonas Kako

Colorado – The Dying River

Jonas Kako

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