Sorry I didn't respond sooner, since I think you guys are missing "the good stuff" on this site. As for "the point"...
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"Gregory Colbert's Ashes and Snow is an ongoing project that weaves together photographic works, three 35mm films, art installations and a novel in letters. With profound patience and an unswerving commitment to the expressive and artistic nature of animals, he has captured extraordinary, unscripted interactions between humans and animals.
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Colbert, who calls animals "nature's living masterpieces," chose to film animals in their native habitats in an effort to be true to each animal's voice.
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None of the images have been digitally collaged or superimposed. They record what the artist himself saw through the lens of his camera.
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The photographic artworks of Gregory Colbert explore the poetic sensibilities of animals in their natural habitat as they interact with human beings. No longer shown as merely a member of the family of man, humans are seen as a member of the family of animals."
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As for the site, you have to click on "Enhanced Experience" (it says right there on the first page that you need Flash 8) then click "Explore". The content is all photographic, and the photos are incredible, but I also found the navigation to be unique and engaging... As you move your cursor around, thumbnails are displayed as mouse trails. Click a thumbnail and that image loads. Move the cursor to display other thumbnails and click one that looks interesting, etc. Maybe it's old hat or "poo" to some of you, but I've never seen anything like it. It captivated me for longer than any other website in recent memory.
As for long load times/slow response times, I didn't find it to be slow. (I didn't think my broadband connection was anything special, but maybe it's better than I thought.)