Chris Fallows on Wildlife Photography and Conservation

Posted on 08/07/2026
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Welcome to Episode 26 of the Pangolin Podcast, hosted by Toby Jermyn. In this episode, world-renowned fine art wildlife photographer and conservationist Chris Fallows joins us from Cape Town to talk about the images (and moments) that shaped his career—from the legendary Air Jaws great white sharks of Seal Island to a moody humpback whale fluke years in the making, and a more painterly elephant scene from Mana Pools.

We also chat about how behaviour at Seal Island was discovered, what’s changed in False Bay, and why Chris is now using his print sales to help buy and protect land for wildlife corridors. Plus, Chris shares a guest image he loves by Nick Brandt, and reveals where he’d place his “humble dwelling” for a lifetime of photography.

Gallery of Chris’ images:
https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Pangolin-Podcast/Chris-Fallows/Meet-the-Pro-Chris-Fallows

Connect with Chris Fallows:
Website: https://www.chrisfallows.com/
Instagram: @ChrisFallowsPhotography

GUEST IMAGE by Nick Brandt
https://www.nickbrandt.com/
https://www.instagram.com/nickbrandt/

00:00 Welcome to the Pangolin Podcast
01:13 Meet Chris Fallows
05:38 1st Image - The Final Act
07:01 Discovering Air Jaws
17:08 2nd Image - Leviathan
23:33 3rd Image - Jumping Shark
26:03 Planet Earth and Air Jaws
30:08 Dubai Airport Conservation Exhibit
31:33 4th Image - The Fig & Elephant
37:43 Guest Photo - Elephant Exodus
41:11 Dream Home
42:42 Final Thanks

The Pangolin Podcast was produced and edited by Bella Falk: https://www.passportandpixels.com

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We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond! #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #podcast

We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond!

#wildlifephotography #naturephotography #podcast