Wildlife / Animals nominee

I've been lucky enough to have visited Africa a handful of times. I'm mesmerised everytime, by the irreverance and yet the elegance of the Big Cats. In my last few visits, having enhanced my EV compensation technique, I knew that shooting these wild and irreverant cats in a high contrast style of light/dark would give me the elegance I was after, hence juxtapositioning their power and elegance alongside the magic of the African sun.

I was born in Madras, India, and have had the privilege of calling many incredible places home, including Hong Kong, Mumbai, Singapore, Wellington (New Zealand), and London. In recent years, I’ve been drawn to exploring the natural world more deeply, finding peace, excitement, and immense satisfaction in photographing wildlife.

I’m deeply passionate about the impact humans are having on our planet, particularly as I live in one of the most wildlife-depleted countries in the world. Through my photography, I aim not only to capture the beauty and wonder of the natural world but also to highlight the urgent risks facing it.

It’s both an honor and a privilege to document these fleeting moments and share them, hoping to inspire others to appreciate and protect the fragile world we all share.