TITLE: Rock Prince

When we saw a lion cub laying on top of this rock we saw that this could be a potentially dramatic scene when he decided to stand up. Unfortunately, as it was the middle of the afternoon & incredibly hot it took a couple of hours for this to finally happen. However, instead of looking to the right & towards the plains filled with wildebeest, his body was turned to the left so I had to quickly change the framing & make the image more about the lion & the kopjes.

AUTHOR: JULES OLDROYD (United Kingdom)

After 30 years working in the TV for C4 & National Geographic, I took a leap of faith & decided to follow my passion & become a full-time wildlife photographer.
However, during my time at National Geographic where I led the programming strategy for Nat Geo channels internationally, I was able to soak up all the expertise around me & collaborate with some of the world’s best photographers, explorers & filmmakers. I watched, I listened & I learnt from the best.
I look for an unmistakable sense of place in my photography. In my compositions I am constantly seeking to capture the raw beauty & majesty not only of the wildlife in front of me, but equally important to me is the environment around it.
I am also increasingly looking for those subjects & environments where I know black & white will enhance the final image, as I love its timeless beauty & elegance.
10% of my print sales goes to support various conservation charities in Africa.