Wildlife/Animals nominee

I've always been fascinated by the power and beauty of the predator, whether it's the tiger in India, the jaguar in South America or the lion, leopard and cheetah in Africa, but that doesn't mean I don't appreciate the qualities of their prey. They can be just as beautiful and dramatic, particularly if you catch them at the 'decisive moment'!

I wanted to be a photographer when I was 15, but my mother said I could always take it up later – so that was that for 30 years! Here’s to what might have been…

I turned professional in 2013, and I now focus mainly on wildlife photography. I’ve taken pictures in 25 countries on all seven continents and won various awards including a weekly prize in the Sunday Times/Audley Travel Big Shot competition.

I've also taken part in several solo and group exhibitions at 508 King's Road, Gabriel Fine Art and the Norman Plastow Gallery.