āEye Of The Ancientā
An unseen image from my new book. Iām actually returning back to Greece in a couple of days to guide some Spring tours. Cannot wait to return.
Anyone who knows me knows leopards have always been my favourite animal.
Thereās just something about them, calm, intelligent, independent, super elusive yet quietly powerful. I could watch them for hours and have been extremely fortunate to have spent lots of time on sightings over the years guiding.
On International Leopard Day, letās celebrate the beauty and resilience of these incredible animals, and hoping we never lose the wild places they belong to!
#internationalleopardday #nikon #nikoneurope #leopard #natgeoyourshot
Iāve noticed a fair few new followers around here lately. So I guess itās about time I properly introduced myself.
Iām Sean a professional wildlife photographer and the truth is, I didnāt start with a camera or an interest in photographyā¦ I started with curiosity and a love for being outside.
I grew up loving the outdoors, constant muddy boots, camping in rural Wales as a kid, away virtually every weekend with marine cadets. Buzzing off spotting something new. Fortunately that excitement never left.
Then I joined the Royal Marines. Loads of time outdoorsā¦ mainly cold, wet, and being slowly broken down while pretending a puddle counted as a bed. Even then, Iād catch myself spotting birds mid-run. Looking back, it was a clear hint for things to come.
In 2010, an injury forced a reset. New life, new country, Singapore. Living next to a nature reserve meant wildlife was everywhere, monkeys, snakes, birdsā¦ chaos, in the best way. Curiosity turned into an obsession very quickly.
Australia came next. Bigger landscapes, stranger wildlifeā¦ and thatās where photography stopped being ājust a hobby.ā
It became something I needed.
It got me through some properly rough times. Gave me a way to switch off the noise, slow everything down, and focus on the here and now. No distractions, just being present in the moment.
I then went all in. Upgraded my camera kit, learned behaviours, light, patienceā¦ made all the mistakes. I then had a proper lightbulb moment on a photography course in London, where everything just came together, literally overnight, and from there, things started to click very quickly.
Since then, itās grown more than I ever expected. Awards, publications, and even a book on the way. Now I guide photography tours all across the world with Wildlife Worldwide. From red kites in Wales, to Leopards in Zambia, to Dalmatian pelicans in Greece, places that have shaped everything I do.
Now I get to share it, I help people slow down, and notice more, and actually feel those moments (with a bit of structureā¦ and plenty of laughs along the way).
At its core, nothing has changed.
Itās the love for being outdoorsā¦over and over again.
On #EarthDay, it feels like the perfect moment to share this after years working with this species. Itās been hard to keep this one quiet for so long!
Thereās a place in northern Greece that kept pulling me back, Lake Kerkini. I went for the Dalmatian pelicans, but stayed for something calmer. The stillness, the light, the people, the feeling that somehow time feels slower there.
Up close, these birds feel so prehistoric, yet fragile, and completely at home in a landscape that feels worlds apart from reality.
This book brings together the photos that stayed with me most. Not just the striking scenes, but the quieter ones too, the images you only get by waiting, knowing your subject, and returning year after year.
More than anything, itās a reflection of my time there, and the quiet obsession that it quickly turned into.
Coming soonā¦
Dive into the captivating world of wildlife photography with @seanweekly !
From the ethereal beauty of Dalmatian pelicans to the playful antics of Antarctic fur seals, and the patient pursuit of lions in Kenya ā Sean's work is a masterclass in seeing nature anew.
To Sean, photography is about more than just capturing a moment; it's about patience, mastering light, and finding that unique perspective. Each frame is a testament to dedication and the profound beauty of the wild.
Which of these stunning captures speaks to you most?
šø Shot on Nikon Z8, Z9 with NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S, NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
#KeepInspiring #WildlifePhotography
A master at hide and seek, the Caracal remains one of the most elusive cats in Africa.
Photographed in Kenya last year whilst guiding for @wildlifeworldwidetravel
Iāve been working hard enjoying looking back through my archives for an upcoming project. Finding images I completely forgotten about, like this one. I can never get tired of those dreamy pastel colours.
This is the same young male from my āBound by Bloodā image I posted recently.
Before the pride took down a pregnant buffalo, he was feeding alone in a lagoon on an older kill, covered head to toe in thick mud.
It gave him this incredible texture for this monochrome image.
Itās been hard not to share this.
Really hard.
But the countdown is officially on now, just a couple more weeks until I can finally say what Iāve been working on. A small hint, it involves this species, the Dalmatian Pelican.
Until thenā¦ enjoy this shot.
Feel free to write guesses in the comments āŗļø
