The animal world has fascinated me for as long as I can remember. When I was a little kid it was dinosaurs first, then marine mammals and reptiles. As I grew older I learned to appreciate every single living thing, understanding that each life form holds a very specific and very important place in the ecosystem in which it lives, and, on a grander scale, on this very planet.

From the very first moment I picked up a camera, taking photographs of animals has been a constant thought, a goal to strive and worth improving my craft for. Birds have been of course one of my main subjects - literally modern dinosaurs and easy to spot in many urban environments, they helped me a lot in developing my skills as a photographer.

What follows is a short collection of some of my favourite wildlife photos that I’ve taken over the years.