Wildlife/Animals nominee

A soft, perfect profile is the one which comes out from the front of the forest around the Mato Grosso, in Brazil: it’s the jaguar that my lens is framing; what a satisfying experience, as it was several exhaustive days I was looking for it, while waiting in the marshy zone of the Amazon River. And it was right in that moment while it was making royal but velvety steps, that the shot immortalised the adult jaguar which can weight up to 96kg and is a fierce predator. However, its elegance convey a whole other thing.

Marcello Galleano, an entrepreneur in the field of nutraceuticals and herbal medicine, has always been a lover of nature and adventure trips. He has visited more than 87 countries worldwide and collaborates with non-profit associations in Africa and South America. Passionate about wildlife photography, he loves to capture the most incredible moments that the various environments offer and share the beauty of the world.