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Happy Earth Day 🌎 Just a little reminder that Happy Earth Day 🌎 Just a little reminder that this planet is full of magic. All too often we get caught up in all the things we haven’t done and forget the positive changes we’ve made. Today, I’d encourage you to remember that you don’t have to change the world alone. I took this photo in Tonga, on a trip that showed me just how phenomenal our earth really is. We really are lucky to share it with such incredible creatures. Shot on @sonyalpha A7riii 28mm f2 in @nauticamhousings #earthday #earthdayeveryday #wildlifephotography #underwaterphotography #lonelyplanet #bbcearth #exclusive_animals #yourshotphotographer #earthcapture #animalplanetupclose #bealpha #sonyalpha #crazycreatures #wildvoyages #wildlifefriend #wildlifeplanet #tonga #humpbackwhales
Alert I adore dogs of all kinds, but wild dogs ar Alert I adore dogs of all kinds, but wild dogs are probably my favourite of them all. If you’ve seen Dynasties then you’ll know they’re fiercely loyal and will go to incredible lengths to protect the pack. From fighting off lions to bringing food back to the den for the wounded, they’re always thinking of the well-being of the many. These beautiful dogs have no concept of selfishness. They’ll see everything through to the bitter end. I think we’ve got a lot to learn, not only from them, but from the natural world in general. I’d encourage everyone to get outside and just sit for a minute in the stillness. Before long you’ll start to notice the birdsong, the buzzing of bees or, if you’re lucky enough to be somewhere a little wilder, maybe an animal that somebody somewhere in the world can only dream of. Perhaps you won’t have wild dogs sniffing at your feet, but I guarantee you’ll still feel a sense of peace and wonder at the beauty right on your doorstep. This weekend I’m planning on finally getting the print shop up and running and then getting off screens for as long as possible. I’m overdue a hike! What are your weekend plans? #wildlifephotos #exclusive_animals #yourshotphotographer #animalconservation #animalplanetupclose #bealpha #sonyalpha #crazycreatures #wildlifeconservation #wildlifefriend #wildlifesafari #everydaymagic #animalonplanet #erindinamibia #wilddogs #painteddogs
Roll with it So listen. I have a confession to ma Roll with it So listen. I have a confession to make. I am obsessed with lilac breasted rollers. And before anyone makes a lowbrow joke, that’s the bird up there in the picture. They’re dancers in the air - bright flashes of colour that twist and turn before diving headfirst towards the ground. Somehow, improbably, they launch skywards just before they hit the dirt, and the dance begins again. I never did manage to catch one in flight, but this little guy sat still for long enough that we all get to appreciate his beauty. The bigger animals get all the glory when you go on safari, but it’s often the little guys you’ve never heard of that bring you the most joy. What’s your favourite animal, and what’s the one you most want to see one day? #bbcearth #exclusive_animals #yourshotphotographer #animalplanetupclose #bealpha #sonyalpha #crazycreatures #wildvoyages #wildlifefriend #wildlifesafari #wildlifeplanet #lilacbreastedroller #visitsouthafrica #birdphotography #birdsonearth
Dazzle The best thing about finally leaving procr Dazzle The best thing about finally leaving procrastination station in favour of getting shit done is all the learning I’m doing. Which, in all honesty, is almost certainly its own form of procrastination. But I’m going to kill it at the next pub quiz I get to... Today I got totally sidetracked with collective nouns for animals. In addition to a dazzle of zebras (so much better than a herd), current favourites include a conspiracy of lemurs, a confusion of wildebeest, and my personal favourite, a skulk of foxes. Which leads me neatly onto a reminder that if you’re skulking around waiting to enter my print giveaway, then you should totally get on that. Details are in the rhino post!! For now, here’s a tiny zebra to brighten up your day. He’s going to be available to purchase when the print store goes live later this week. Well, not him. But his photo. 10% of proceeds go to wildlife conservation efforts!
Bold Until a couple of years ago I was working cr Bold Until a couple of years ago I was working crazy hours, on the edge of burnout, and struggling to get out of bed most mornings. I felt like I was putting everyone else first and that there was no time for me. I hadn’t touched my camera in years and I’d basically stuck the dream of photography on a shelf in the furthest corners of my mind and resolutely locked the door on it. Then I decided to go to Africa. I spent weeks there, slowly relearning what brought me joy. The desert heat of Namibia brought warmth to my bones. The wonderful women who journeyed with me through South Africa, Eswatini and Mozambique reminded me how it felt to be passionate about something bigger than myself. In Rwanda I was reminded that humans can be both the cruelest and most compassionate species on the planet. I cried as I stood before our closest relatives, wondering where in our evolutionary pathway we strayed off track into selfishness. In Uganda I chased monkeys through the trees - the photos were terrible but the childlike wonder I felt more than made up for it. That trip turned my life upside down in all the best ways. I realised that being out in the middle of nowhere was what brought me the most joy. Seeing the night sky slowly fill with uncountable numbers of stars reminded me that every day is it’s own miracle. Sitting eye to eye with this lion cub, as the sun sank below the horizon, was a moment that felt like pure magic. I want to remind you that the world often seems like a vast and scary place. Events are unpredictable. This last year has challenged all of us in unprecedented ways. I now call myself a photographer instead of a doctor. I search for ways to help the planet instead of a single person. I’m sure that all of you has had triumphs this year as well as disasters, just like me. Today, I want you to hold onto your triumphs. I took this shot the first day I ever saw lions in the wild, and I always feel like this little guy is smiling at me. As though he knows that he’s helping me take a leap of faith into the unknown. I still feel like I’m falling, but I’m learning to enjoy the ride. Are you?
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