A photographer from Russia captured incredible images of African fauna

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Andrey Gudkov, a wildlife photographer based in Russia, makes frequent expeditions to the most dangerous regions of Africa and Indonesia, such as Zambia, Borneo and Rinca. He has been honored by National Geographic, and is also a member of the Royal Photographic Society and the International Federation of Photographic Art.

Since childhood, Andrey’s passions have been wild animals and nature. For years, the photographer has explored wild environments with his camera, taking long-term expeditions to develop his impressive personal style.

He found that to get the best wildlife photos, it’s important to understand wild animal behavior, carefully prepare for the next photo safari, and take risks.

“In wildlife photography, risk is always present. However, any risk must be justified. No photo — not even the best — is worth a human life.”Andrey mentioned in an interview.

See photos of komodo dragon wrestling (which earned Andrey Gudkov the title of “Wildlife Photographer of the Year” in 2015), fearsome lions, leaping whales, and many wildlife wonders captured by the photographer. You can find more amazing photos in his portfolio.