Author:

I am unaware of the identity of the artist who created this picture, but I do know that he is a strong advocate for the conservation and preservation of nature. This picture clearly indicates his/her stance on the way in which humans should interact with the environment.

Rhetoric:

The "Save the nature" comment was necessary for explaining what the tree in the snow-globe symbolizes. The fact that the globe is positioned in the palm of a human suggests that it is up to "us" to save the planet. It suggests to the audience that not only do we have the ability to save nature, but also the responsibility. The contrast of green on a black background also helps to grab the audiences attention and would cause passer-bys to give this picture a second glance. Without this commentary many people would misinterpret or misunderstand what the artist is trying to say. The background is a plain greyish-black color. This accentuates the solemn/serious tone of the picture. In creating this type of tone, the audience gets the feeling that this is an important message, and not something to be merely forgotten.