TITLE: Rays of Hope

Solio Reserve in Kenya is a private sanctuary dedicated to the conservation of white & black rhino & has leading one of the most successful breeding programs in Africa. With over 600 rhinos on the reserve the photographic potential is huge. I was able to get close enough to frame this impressive rhino against the stormy sky with the crepuscular rays beaming down on the rhino. As Solio is such a haven for rhinos I thought the rays were symbolic of hope that these rhinos can enjoy life on the sanctuary without fear of attack & poaching.

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.