Issue 8 - Great Monarch Cover

Since its inception, orienteer has taken the print format of an old os map. Moving in a progressive direction, the mapazine has transformed into a 240-page print magazine.

The term deimatic behaviour refers to the patterns of bluffing that an animal can display in defence. This feat of nature is seen across all forms of wildlife, especially butterflies, moths and small creatures like birds and insects.

Cover 2 of 4, ‘the only thing guaranteed in life is death’, took orienteer mapazine to the mountainous region of michoacan in mexico. Much like the olden days of photojournalism and venturing into the unknown, there’s no precedent for what might be captured & no expectations. In nature, nothing is guaranteed, except death.

The monarch butterflies migrate from canada and northern parts of the united states down to mexico for the winter months, where they hibernate and reproduce. Along the way they face many battles stemming from modern life, deforestation, and climate change.

A truly natural wonder of the world and an eye-opening experience. Raising awareness due to the decline in monarch populations has been a joint effort of the canadian, us & mexican governments.

20% of all monarch butterfly cover sales will be donated to alternare a.C. With 24 years of work in conserving the #mariposamonarca biosphere reserve. @alternareac