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One day, while visiting the Natural History Museum, by accident, I wandered into the wrong exhibit hall. To my surprise, I had entered the exhibition for the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year. I was astounded by the winning photographs. I was transported visually to a world I had never witnessed before. I was mesmerized by the beautiful artworks on show—in particular, the winning image, Blue Iceberg by Cherry Alexander.

This wildlife exhibition was an uplifting experience and one I would repeat every year. Little did I know the profound effect it would have on my life in years to come.

After working in the finance industry in the City of London for 15 years, I needed a balance in my life. Wildlife photography became my yang! I quit my job.

And in 2005, Africa became the new chapter in my life. The sheer size and magnitude of this continent were overwhelming. From navigating the forests of Bwindi and climbing the peaks of Kilimanjaro through to meandering along the red dunes of the Kalahari, I started photographing Africa.

It may be a cliché, but it is true—photography has become my life. No matter where I am, my mind's eye is taking photographs. It has taught me to see the world in a different light, and for that, I am eternally grateful.

We never know what road we may take in life or the catalyst that changes our life forever. For me, it was a serendipitous wrong turn into the exhibit hall of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year, the world's most prestigious wildlife photography competition, which incidentally I have won an astonishing three times.

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Elephant Sunset, Etosha Pan, Namibia

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Heart Of Darkness

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ArhomR
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Here’s a well-aged cat. Full of experience with the scars to prove it.

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Dune On Fire, Namibia

Dune On Fire, Namibia

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Miss Cris
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whaaats? I ever knew that was possible! And what a beautiful image on the other hand. Lovely colours.Thank you.

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Vanishing Point

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Black Rhino Charge

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are still taking photos so I must presume you survived this. Totally intimidating, even just in a photo. ;>) This animal's power comes roaring out of this picture. Makes me want to run simply looking at it! Yikes! Holy cats! Run awaaaaayyyy!

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Lion Flehmen, Masai Mara, Kenya

Lion Flehmen, Masai Mara, Kenya

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is actually a schnurfle (technical term here) - big cats have an olfactory organ at the roof of their mouth, when they do 'stinky face' they're trying to get a better sniff of something.

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Chimpanzee Dreaming, Uganda

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catslave6
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is an amazing photo. I can't even imagine how still, quiet and calm you had to be to catch this beautiful being daydreaming. Just...WOW. I am in awe.

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Tower Of Giraffes

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful photos Peter! It is such a delight to see someone there shooting these gorgeous animals with a camera and not a gun.

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Black Rhino Portrait

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Giraffe Tree

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Wildebees Trek, Kalahari

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Cheetah Mum And Baby

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catslave6
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Teenager. Ya gotta keep an eye on 'em, or who knows what they might get up to.

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Lion And Cub, Father And Son

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nice contrast in young versus old. B&W photo reduces the distraction of colour.

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Duke And Duchess, Masai Mara, Kenya

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Quiver Tree Forest, Namibia

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Lone Wildebeest, Edge Of Etosha Pan

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African Buffalo, Masai, Kenya

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Moonrise Over Quiver Tree Mountain

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Black Rhino

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Olds Dagga Boy, Cape Buffalo

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