Some photographers take pictures, while others use the lens to preserve time. Jane Moorman belongs to the latter. Her work travels across continents and centuries, capturing not just what the eye can see, but what the heart can feel. Whether it’s the beat of wings over Africa, the silence of a Swiss mountain, or the echo of footsteps through America’s historic halls, Moorman’s photography transforms beauty into legacy. Through her collection of books, including Birds of Africa, African Safari, Top of Europe: Switzerland Alps via Cogwheel Railways, California State Capitol, Great Lakes Lighthouses, and Ohio State Capitol, she reminds us that art, history, and heritage are deeply intertwined.
Each of her books captures a distinct dimension of beauty. In Birds of Africa, Moorman brings the skies of East Africa to life. Over an 18-day journey through Kenya and Tanzania, she photographed more than 40 bird species in their natural habitats, without staging or blinds, relying solely on patience and precision. From the majestic African Fish Eagle to the iridescent Lilac-breasted Roller, her images celebrate the freedom and color of nature. The book is more than a gallery. It’s a tribute to the fragile ecosystems that make East Africa a haven for birdwatchers worldwide.
In African Safari, Moorman turns her camera toward the heart of the wild. Her photos tell stories of unplanned encounters, a baby elephant’s first steps, a lioness guarding her pride, and a hippo defending her young. What makes this book stand apart is its interactive element: QR code links that bring these moments to life in short video clips. Here, technology meets tradition, and readers step directly into the rhythm of Africa’s wilderness.
Her European journey, Top of Europe: Switzerland Alps via Cogwheel Railways, shifts from wild landscapes to human-made wonders. Moorman captures the breathtaking ascent of Switzerland’s historic cogwheel trains as they climb toward summits like Mount Pilatus, Jungfraujoch, and Gornergrat. Through her lens, the snow-covered peaks, winding railways, and alpine villages blend engineering and nature in perfect harmony, a visual symphony of motion, light, and awe.
Moorman’s fascination with heritage takes center stage in the California State Capitol [HA1] and the Ohio State Capitol. These books uncover the symbolism, architecture, and artistry that define America’s civic identity. In California, she highlights the Roman goddess Minerva, a symbol of wisdom and strength who mirrors the state’s rapid rise to power. In Ohio, her focus shifts to the understated grandeur of its dome-less cupola, a statement of simplicity and resilience that stands apart in American architecture.
Finally, Great Lakes Lighthouses brings her journey home. Traveling thousands of miles along the inland seas of North America, Moorman photographed 70 of the 101 lighthouses she visited. Each image honors the human spirit that built and tended these towers, guardians of safety and endurance in a landscape both beautiful and perilous.
Across continents and themes, Jane Moorman’s photography captures one universal truth: beauty is more than what we see. It’s what we preserve. For those who seek to explore the world through story and image, her collection is not just a series of books, but a testament to how one artist can keep the light of history burning bright.
Explore Jane Moorman’s collection of books, available on Amazon.
Here are the links:Birds of Africa: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DN7Z8S3Z/.
African Safari: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ2649RZ.
Top of Europe: Switzerland Alps via Cogwheel Railways: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQW9FWRR.
California State Capitol: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW1JS79L.
Ohio State Capitol: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSJYVBK4.
Great Lakes Lighthouses: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVMCPL2Z