In our chat, Toby Jermyn, host of the Pangolin Podcast, invites Greg to share four of his favorite photographs. Each image is a testament to Greg’s dedication, patience, and artistic vision.

The Beautiful Sunbird: This photograph stems from a time when Greg spent 16 months photographing a waterhole in Kenya’s South Rift Valley. The image of a Sunbird drinking became unexpectedly special, captured on Fuji ProVia film. It epitomizes Greg’s ability to see beauty in the unexpected and is a reminder that the best photographs often come from moments we least anticipate.

The Migratory Spectacle: Greg’s second photograph is a black and white image of the Wildebeest migration across the Mara River. This photo placed in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition in 2009 and is cherished not only for its artistic excellence but also for the magic and serendipity in its making. Captured at a shutter speed of one-fifth of a second as dusk fell, the image portrayed motion and life, transcending mere documentation.

Macro Marvels: Greg shared an intricate macro shot of a flower crab spider capturing a bee, encapsulating a moment of life and death on a micro scale. Taken during his time in Ruaha National Park, Tanzania, this image tells a complex story of adaptation and survival, highlighting Greg’s ability to find wonder in the tiniest corners of nature.

The Ultimate Wild Hunt: His fourth photograph presents a dramatic scene of a pack of wild dogs hunting buffalo in Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park. Shot at a high ISO with modern digital equipment, this image showcases the incredible advancements in photography gear while capturing the raw untamed energy of the African wilderness.

Greg’s approach to photography is deeply rooted in authenticity and realism. He focuses on observing and capturing the essence of wildlife in situ rather than heavily editing images post-capture. This philosophy allows Greg’s work to stay true to the natural world, which he seeks to preserve and honour through his lens.

In reflecting on his photographic journey, Greg discusses his upcoming book, a collection of stories that blends his adventures, encounters with remarkable creatures, and the fascinating people he meets in Africa. This narrative work aims to complement his photographic endeavors by providing a deeper understanding of the life and passion behind each image.

To conclude the discussion, Greg envisions himself living remotely in Tanzania’s Ruaha National Park, a place enriched by its biodiversity and untouched beauty. As we all dream of exploring Africa’s authentic wilderness, Greg’s journey inspires us to look closer, appreciate more, and capture the incredible beauty that the natural world offers.