New Gift Store plus Giveaway Details!
Ahead of Christmas we have launched a brand new online gift store! We also have two fun giveaways for you to take part in… read on for details!
Limited Edition Prints
We’ve made some of our favourite photographs available as stunning framed limited edition prints. Our standard prints include a black frame, a 2-inch white mount, non-reflective glass and a certificate of authenticity attached to the back. Checkout the print store for more details.
Wildlife 2011 Calendar
We have also produced a new A3 wall-hanging Wildlife Calendar featuring some of our favourite images from around the world. The calendars fold to A4-size making them easy to send as Christmas gifts. They cost just £6.95 plus shipping and can be posted worldwide. Checkout the calendar store for more details.
Giveaways!
To celebrate the launch of our new store, we have two fun giveaways for you to take part in!
Calendar giveaway: We will be giving a free calendar to five lucky readers! All you have to do to enter is look at our online print store and leave a comment on this post telling us which print is your favourite and why. In two weeks, we will select five commenters at random to receive a free calendar. If you have already purchased a calendar, you will receive a full refund.
Limited edition print giveaway: We will be giving away a free limited edition print worth over £100 to one lucky reader! This print will be framed if you live in the UK or unframed if you live outside the UK. Anyone who purchases one of our Wildlife 2011 calendars within the next two weeks will be eligible for this giveaway. In two weeks time, we will select one calendar buyer at random to receive the prize. Each calendar you buy will be an additional entry into the draw, so if you buy three calendars you will be three times more likely to win. If you have recently purchased a print and you win this prize, you can opt for a full refund of your original purchase.
Update: These giveaways are now over.
luciaM_ said:
October 22, 2010 at 3:43 pm
Hi! My favourite print (though is hard to decide, they´re all great!) is the one showing a leopard cub. I like leopards very much, and the cub is so cute! It almost looks as if he was posing for the shot! Is an awesome pict
Jason said:
October 22, 2010 at 3:57 pm
I would have to say that the Leopard Cub photo is my current favorite. The different texture and colors in this photo make it great. Plus what are the chances to get an actual photo like that with the cub up in a branch.
Lee said:
October 22, 2010 at 7:12 pm
Your photographs are incredible. My favorite in your print store is the Flap-Necked Chameleon because where is something about him that is just whimsical to me, he’s like a little old man taking a walk and it makes me smile. My favorite that is not in your store (but should be!) is the ‘common big-eyed snake’ from Madagascar – simply an amazing picture!
Matt Ward said:
October 22, 2010 at 8:33 pm
My fave is the amber chameleon – the focus is just perfect! – Matt.
Lina said:
October 22, 2010 at 10:30 pm
Hi. I can’t choose any other but Baby Orangutan. It makes me think about collaboration and, I don’t know how to explain it, all those nice things
And it’s also a bit funny and captured very well (as all of them are).
Mark Blackburn said:
October 22, 2010 at 11:32 pm
It’s got to be the king penguins for me, I love the colours and their attitude!
Carlos Fernandez said:
October 23, 2010 at 1:01 am
it is difficult to choose only one… I really liked about 6 different pictures.but the kingfisher picture really took me away! the subject’s colors are enhanced with that background, and looks awesome. Hope to take photos like this someday!!!
vishvajit said:
October 23, 2010 at 8:42 am
Its amazing work,,, beyond the class to describe..
every image has its own class and i have now words to describe.. i can say simpling ” WOW” that might be too less to describe. Its definitely true time and patience given to make this happen
The incredible work and always inspiring.. all of them are my favorite
You and your pictures are true inspiration to me.
Heather Purvis said:
October 23, 2010 at 9:25 am
They are all fantastic in their own right. But the Leopard cub would have to be my favourite. It ticks all the boxes for great composition. And it would have to be a once in a lifetime photo.
Stephen said:
October 23, 2010 at 9:38 am
My favourite is the Rockhopper shower.
Almost looks like a scene from on of the cgi movies about pengiuns
Lucy Carter said:
October 23, 2010 at 9:42 am
How am I supposed to choose?!
There are some outstanding photos in the print selection. TODAY my favourite is “Playful Gorillas”.
I believe they are actually laughing.
marc said:
October 23, 2010 at 10:02 am
THe Rwandan gorillas are the best
Smadar said:
October 23, 2010 at 10:07 am
my favorite is the three lion cubs, because I love cats so much, and lions are just like really big cats!
Nikki said:
October 23, 2010 at 10:17 am
The Elephant Seal Pup is my favorite…
the eyes just melt my heart
gorgeous colors in the sky too!
Niamh said:
October 23, 2010 at 10:17 am
Absolutely amazing shots, beautifuly done!
David Mills said:
October 23, 2010 at 10:28 am
I love the three lions! They are perfectly grouped and appear to be taking a real interest in the photographer! Brilliant!
Clare Learoyd said:
October 23, 2010 at 10:29 am
My favourite photo is the leopard cub. Tigers are my absolute favourite animals of all time, but the leopard cub photo made me question whether it could share favourite animal place. Not only that, but the composition and lighting is fantastic. I especially love the depth of field and the way the spots stand out well.
Owen said:
October 23, 2010 at 10:30 am
My favourite is the Elephant seal pup resting on the rocks at sunset. I work with these guys and am real familiar with their stench so the fact that this amazing photo makes even me forget about that and just look at wonder is really something.
Lachezar Dolmov said:
October 23, 2010 at 10:34 am
My fav is “King Penguin Mob” – they are so serious..
But all prints are just amazing – You are the best wildlife photographers that I know!
Mr. Riten Aghera said:
October 23, 2010 at 10:45 am
“Garden Fox”
I was stunned by the simplicity and beauty of this single shot. I saw this first at your Heathrow Airport exhibition in April this year, I was waiting for a plane to New York. I will never forget that moment, I can still remember it now. The fox just captured my attention, it was like I was being watched!
The photo has highlighted some wonderful detail on this youthful fox, especially the fur and eyes. The blur in the background is perfectly executed and brings your attention to the beautiful subject in the middle.
I live next to a large park and often photograph nature and wildlife all the time, all your work has inspired me tremendously. There is a lovely Heron that visits the park which is always a pleasure to see and take photos. Thank you Will Matthew.
Riten Aghera,
Birmingham
Adrian said:
October 23, 2010 at 10:54 am
My favourite is curious lioness. As I know how much effort went in to making beetle cam and that it was destroyed not long after.
Barnaby Coates said:
October 23, 2010 at 10:56 am
Been following you since your BeetleCam project and have been keen to see the latest updates you post up on FB. There is something I like about all your pictures, but if I have to choose I choose the meerkats as I love the little fellas; they’ve got so much character. Keep up the good work, your doing amazingly and I’m sure it’s been very rewarding in every sence of the word!
Rachel Dale said:
October 23, 2010 at 10:56 am
My favourite is the silverback gorilla. The composition and lighting are wonderful. It makes it even better that he’s looking in the direction of the camera as well.
David Quinn said:
October 23, 2010 at 11:01 am
Stunning, just stunning !
Julia Yates Brunet said:
October 23, 2010 at 11:05 am
How to choose just one… I guess that it would be the Yellow-Billed Stork Colony at Dusk. Ask me again tomorrow and it might have changed.
Christine Percival said:
October 23, 2010 at 11:10 am
What a great selection of prints. As a freelance photographer myself in the uk i apprieciate your work enormously.
My favourite print is the Kalahari Meerkat. This picture,has supurb depth,with an air of such peacfulness it makes you feel so relaxed when looking at it.
Barry Allen said:
October 23, 2010 at 11:11 am
BTUtiful stuff!!
Catlyn said:
October 23, 2010 at 11:16 am
My favorite would most definently be the garden fox! He looks so beautiful! The photo shows his colours so beautifully against the surroundings.
Andys Sundaypink said:
October 23, 2010 at 11:50 am
All prints are awesome! But after some time, I know for sure that my favorite print is the Leopard cub. It looks cute, I mean the cub. The angle and view behind it support the cub to look even more cuter and wild. I love it!
Barbara Graham said:
October 23, 2010 at 11:55 am
The Baby Orangutan is my favourite. Not only is the colour and composition of the shot spot on it also tells me a story.The baby orangutan holding tightly onto it’s mother’s hand remind us how endandered these beautiful creatures are and we must do all that we can to save them.
Karen White said:
October 23, 2010 at 11:55 am
All beautiful pictures, choosing just one is hard! But despite my love of all the big cats, my favourite is the Kalahari meerkat on sentry duty. His pose and the pale colours in the sky behind him make it a shot to remember.
Caroline Stringer said:
October 23, 2010 at 12:01 pm
My favourite picture is the wildebeast crossing, because it really captures the struggle and endurance these animals face on a daily basis.
I could look at this picture over and over.
Anggraeni Wulandari said:
October 23, 2010 at 12:26 pm
It’s very hard to decide which one is my favorite… All of them are amazing.
But, I really love the Madagascar Kingfisher. The color of the bird and the background is very contrast, make it very interesting to my eyes.
Kerry said:
October 23, 2010 at 12:53 pm
It has to be the lion cubs pretending to be Cerberus guarding the gates of Hades! An excellent shot but then so are the rest.
Riyazi said:
October 23, 2010 at 1:02 pm
The first time I learnt of your amazing photography was when I saw the shot of the 3 lion cubs which still remains my favourite shot. Its a brilliant composition
Tessa Friend said:
October 23, 2010 at 1:03 pm
My favorite is definitely the malachite kingfisher!!! He is so awesome and brightly coloured against the grass! Love it!!
sanjeev said:
October 23, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Well, I never thought that I would leave a comment cause it is actually difficult to appreciate and comment on just one photograph. It would be gross injustice to the others because all of them are simply WOW.
But a with a gun held to my head I would say the BULL ELEPHANT would be my favourite. For the simple reason that it marches out of the photograph and comes right at you.The magnanimity of the animal as it is captured in a photograph is just not lost and the aura of the animal is still retained. As I said all the photographs with the point of view of photography are unique and exceedingly outstanding, but for the sheer ‘breath taking’ away factor I would rate the BULL ELEPHANT the best.
Emma McConnellogue said:
October 23, 2010 at 1:40 pm
I love the print of the baby leopard. Knowing how rare it is to catch a glimpse of one of these animals never mind a young one, I admire the determination it took to acquire such an image. The composition of the shot itself captures the animal at ease, interacting with its environment, giving the viewer a real insight into the young leopard’s world.
paula pike said:
October 23, 2010 at 2:00 pm
they are all amazing and i would love them all on my walls.but if i had to chose it would have to be the silverback for one its amazing and your so lucky to be this close.and it looks like he is saying”im i bothered”and also he reminds me of my husband,
Veronica Miller said:
October 23, 2010 at 4:04 pm
As usual your photos are amazing but I had no difficulty in picking my favourite, the Silverback Gorilla. I have had a love affair with these beautiful creatures for many years after reading Dian Fossey’s book ‘Gorillas In The Midst’ They have been poached for years, murdered for their beautiful large hands to be used as ashtrays. I hope your visit and this amazing photo is now showing us that they are in a safer enviroment and long may he reign
Hargobind Singh Shan said:
October 23, 2010 at 4:34 pm
All of them are beauty of nature with the creativity of the photographers .The one I like the most is Playful Gorillas.The image shows the close relation in the behaviors of humans and Gorillas as ones of their ancestors.the innocence and playful natur is the key f the Photograph.
Karen Scammell said:
October 23, 2010 at 5:24 pm
I love the Kalahari Meerkat. The landscape in the background loooks so vast and he looks so resolute ion his task of surveying his surroundings
Kevin said:
October 23, 2010 at 5:27 pm
I love your guys blog and website, keep up the stunning work
Phil Perry said:
October 23, 2010 at 5:48 pm
As a ‘leopard person’ I have to choose the leopard cub. Its so difficult to find a cub in the open. This is a great shot as the cubs plays in the dead tree.
Kunaal Mohan said:
October 23, 2010 at 5:55 pm
“Curious Lioness”
This is one of those pictures that is unique in all aspect: the proximity, the angle, the look on the lions face! Go Beetlecam go!
Deborah Flowers said:
October 23, 2010 at 6:39 pm
WOW! How can I choose just one from this array of stellar images! The exceptional timing of the jump in the scene of the Wildebeest Crossing is just that, exceptional.
The Verreauxs Sifaka is purely and softly exquisite.
The Kingfisher is definitely a fabulous fave. The exquisite detail, the colour and clarity against the splendid lines of the reeds just make the bird POP!
The Stork Colony is amazing in so many ways. While the King Penguin Mob is so noble and stately.
The Seal pup is absolutely adorable and the fantastic light really bring his pose and expression straight to the viewers eye.
The Rockhopper Shower is Fave Fave FAVE!!! If I could afford a purchase this would most likely be my first purchase. The adorable penquins, the water, the moss and rocks and Sea, all elements, that to me, are the essentials to the beauty of life. When I look at this large, I feel as though I am right there, in the moment.
The Silverback G. is exquisite! So tranquil and Majestic.
I also love the timeless capture of the little ones at play.
The Lion Cubs..another Super Fave! I Love that pose! You couldn’t have gotten a better pose with well trained animals. I’d hang that on my wall for sure.
The baby Orangutan reaching to it’s Mother is Quintessential! Absolutely Priceless!
The Garden Fox is Sublime! Is this in your garden? It’s eyes and the detail in the fur..makes me want to reach out and pet him/her. Another wall favourite!
The Wading Jaguar with the fine reflections is another Beauty.
The Bull Elephant…perfectly captured through your beetle cam, is breathtaking.
The Meerkat is another super fave. The pose, the light…it’s gorgeous.
I love lizards, and the two chameleons are both delightful, though the flap necked one has that splendid green colouring. Almost irridescent.
And Finally, ( sorry my post is so long, I just could NOT pick one!) the leopard cub in the tree. Another wall favourite! He just looks so langorous. Without a care in the world.
So there, they are all my favourites… I love everything I see by you boys. I live vicariously through your adventures. Stay safe and keep clicking those fantastic images.
Thanks for sharing,
Deborah Flowers
Nadine said:
October 23, 2010 at 7:12 pm
I love the Flap-necked chameleon. It was difficult to choose from the fantastic photos but this one caught me. He seems to be hesitant yet appears as if he’s ready to take on the world. He’s not in a hurry, just taking his time.
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Brian Holstein said:
October 23, 2010 at 7:33 pm
I like the contrast of the Kingfisher! And how its sitting on top of such delicate grass!!
Jody Percy said:
October 23, 2010 at 7:54 pm
Hi Guys, First of all.. i love your pics and looks like you have alot of fun getting them!!
I would love the photo of the lioness using beatlecam!! I think it is brilliant!! Hope you are both having a fab day
Alex Kaplan said:
October 23, 2010 at 10:33 pm
I absolutely love the kingfisher photo. The range of colors is straight out phenomenal, and composition is also great.
jackie leaman said:
October 23, 2010 at 11:03 pm
Love the seal pup print actally i love all of them but thats my favorite
Troy Marcy said:
October 24, 2010 at 12:34 am
My favorite image is the Baby Orangutan. I love them all, but the Baby Orangutan image exhibits wonderful composition…I love the angles created, the color contrast, and the display of family is the best part.
Dean T said:
October 24, 2010 at 12:38 am
Great site. You guys totally rock! Speaking of Rocking… Love those Rockhopper Penguins!!
Will said:
October 24, 2010 at 12:49 am
Thanks for all the fantastic comments guys. We really appreciate the kind feedback!
- Will & Matt
Nicola Hamilton said:
October 24, 2010 at 12:59 am
it’s hard to pick a favourite but i love the photo of the fox. they are so often maligned but they are such beautiful animals. the fox in the photo has a sad look on its face (to anthropomorphise the poor animal). also it’s good to remember that even non-exotic seeming wildlife is precious and beautiful.
sarah zuchetti said:
October 24, 2010 at 2:55 am
Absolutely stunning photos – ALL of them!! If I had to choose, I think I’d go the gorgeous flap knecked chameleon – the close up, simpleness and colour drew me in straight away
Robert Stirling said:
October 24, 2010 at 7:21 am
My favorite is the “A flap-necked Chameleon, the Okavango Delta, Botswana”.
Beautiful saturation and contrast in colours, and amazing use in the depth of fields. Composition is amazing, with only one thing in attention, just beautiful.
Peet Snyder said:
October 24, 2010 at 7:26 am
I just love the photo of the Bull Elephant.
I live in South Africa so it is close to my heart i guess. The photos are really the best and a inspiration because i just recently got my first SLR and want to get into photography as well. I am going to a park next week where these big animals walk around, so hope i can take a photo as good as this. You guys are doing some wonderful work the should inspire all beginners like me.
Margriet Hulsker said:
October 24, 2010 at 8:31 am
It is so hard to make a decision.. the leopard cup I love but I adore the Kalahari Meerkat. I love the colour of the sky but above all the question this print raises… Where does he look at? Does he loves the sunrice as much as I do and is he looking at that… is he wondering where everybody is?? I don’t know, but this make this print for me the most wonderfull one.
Warren Henricus said:
October 24, 2010 at 8:57 am
My favourite is the leopard cub! Its simply a fantastic shot, one to keep. A brilliant dof and perfect lighting overall an amazing shot!
joanne pennell said:
October 24, 2010 at 9:28 am
I love the leopard cub, unreal shot. Even though all of them are great. I really look forward to reading the e-mails from you guys. You both inspire me on my photography adventures.
Dev said:
October 24, 2010 at 9:33 am
Th Three lion cubs is probably my favourite image out of the lot. It was hard to pick one of them but the posture of the three cubs did it for me.
Overall, one heck of a gallery.
Karuna Davis said:
October 24, 2010 at 10:49 am
It’s really hard to choose, but one of my absolute favourites is the photo of the Rockhopper Penguins because it is something I never saw before. I love the colours and contrasts and the closeness to the animals. It’s amazing how you get these shots!
Louise Howell said:
October 24, 2010 at 1:57 pm
Gotta be the kingfisher, those fantastic natural colours are simply stunning!
David Ng Soon Thong said:
October 24, 2010 at 5:49 pm
Dear Guys,
My pick will be the Leopard Club for being cute, adorable and playful.
Your works are so special and original. I like the idea that you guys really planned your edventure well and shared with the world your success.
Yalonda Maneval said:
October 24, 2010 at 7:37 pm
It was so hard to choose, but my favorite shot is the Rockhopper Shower one! It’s such a lively and unique photo! Put that with the brilliant colors and composition and you have a real winner!
Jane Stacey said:
October 24, 2010 at 9:33 pm
The Kingfisher is my favourite i have a passion for these beautiful birds
Louis Brunet said:
October 25, 2010 at 2:31 am
I quite like the three lion cubs. I am particularly fond of large felines because they are such magnificent animals. Cubs are always interesting to watch, as they learn their skills. They always seem to be very curious and active. This pictures captures these qualities.
MMB said:
October 25, 2010 at 3:16 am
Flapped Neck Chameleon. What a great subject and what killer depth of field manipulation. I love it.
Dawn Sabin said:
October 25, 2010 at 3:56 am
Your photography is simply breath taking! The lighting on the Silverback Gorilla is stunning. But I simply adore the baby leopard.
Linnet Crow said:
October 25, 2010 at 6:59 am
It has to be the elephant. They are still my favourites, and he is walking out of the photo to us.
Nani said:
October 25, 2010 at 10:02 am
My favorite photo is the “Curious Lioness”. It must be just fantastic to be so close to those wild animals, and see them coming on your direction… scary and exciting! Beautiful photo!! It made me feel like I was there watching her.
Tracy Burnham said:
October 25, 2010 at 12:19 pm
I found it difficult to choose just 1 but i think for me it has to be the 3 lion cubs. besides the fact i have a real soft spot for big cats the composition of the picture is great, they ooze cheeyness and curiousity that all cubs have. to get a picture with them all sat they way they are is amazing, well done
Danielle G said:
October 25, 2010 at 2:25 pm
I love photographs in the wild and I enjoy all your posts about your travels. I have to say that my favorite image is the “Curious Lioness”. I remember when you posted the story of getting that image and others that same day and how you lost a camera doing that. I like how she is staring right into the camera but is off center so the image has a feel of place and the terror of a lioness coming toward you.
Preeti said:
October 25, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Thanks for offering a giveaway!
It was so hard to choose my favorite print, as I loved so many of them! But finally, I went with Leopard Cub because he was just so cute!
Laurie Painter said:
October 25, 2010 at 6:22 pm
OMG!! ALL of these photos are great. It’s so HARD to chose just one. I LOVE the Sifaka one cuz I really love ALL species of the Lemurs on Madagascar, never missed an episode of Lemur Kingdom and hope the series comes back on to find out what happend to the groups. I also LOVE meerkats, and couldn’t miss an episode of Meerkat Manor. I am a huge CAT LOVER and have owned almost 100 over a 25-30 year period and have two at the present who are the world to me so I LOVE the three Lion cubs, the Leopard cub, and the jaguar. If there was a photo of a wolf though it would be the one I chose. but since there isn’t one I guess I will chose the three Lion cubs. the picture is remarkable, showing the curiosity of the cat species but also showing the personality of them. It’s depicting a close nit familial bond between these three. the composition is excellent, managing to capture all three looking at the camera.
Laurie Painter said:
October 25, 2010 at 6:23 pm
P>S. Really wish I didn’t have a fear of flying, cuz I’ve been dying to take a trip to Madagascar and South Africa.
Carlton said:
October 25, 2010 at 9:46 pm
It is very hard to choose as there are a lot of good shots. My shortlist of 2 would be the 1. The penguins, brilliant depth of field and the composition I feel is pretty much spot on. 2. The leopard cub, I imagine that was amazing luck to get him to perch like that long enough to get the shot. The focusing is sublime and again, all background is gently blurred to keep attention fixed on the cub and his wonderful expression.
Tanya Ruel said:
October 28, 2010 at 9:41 am
You certainly don’t make it easy to pick a favorite out of all those lovely photo’s!
If I had to pick just one though I’d probably go with the Flap-necked Chameleon. I’ve always been fascinated with chameleons, they way they change color to blend in, the way both their eyes move in different directions at once and who doesn’t love that odd way they walk, mimicking leaves blowing in the wind. They look like they are dancing lol
Also I like how he stands apart from his white/grey background with all that lovely green.
Chelsey said:
October 31, 2010 at 8:36 pm
Each of these photographs seems to capture a personality and a story in its subject. The one I am most drawn to is the flap-necked chameleon. Its stance and facial “expression” seem to speak of a dignified, disgruntled, and determined elderly man who makes his way steadily and methodically, if rather awkwardly. The clarity and contrast of the image are incredible, and it brings a smile to my face.
Lauren LaPrade said:
November 4, 2010 at 7:46 pm
I LOVE the “Leopard Cub” in the tree! It shows so much personality!
Olly said:
November 5, 2010 at 5:53 pm
It was very hard to pick a favourite as they are all amzing in their own right. However, the one that stands out the most is of the silverback gorilla as the lighting is amazing and there is a real connection to the subject in the image.
Dan said:
November 5, 2010 at 6:28 pm
I really like the leopard cub in the tree. It was a really nice shot, and looks really playful.
Nikki Weidner said:
November 5, 2010 at 11:40 pm
My favorite (so hard to pick just one) is the that of the three lion cubs. They look intentionally posed, though I know that would have been impossible. Just a magnificent capture. Bravo!
Dani Godwin said:
November 11, 2010 at 10:00 pm
For me it has to be the baby orangutan.
This has been captured so perfectly and it shows how much of a bond both the mother and baby have. For me the holding hand shows the bond of trust between them.
Top top it off it is a great composition and the red/orange and green complimentary colours really work well together.
overall a very deep and beautiful piece !
Dani
Jarmo said:
November 21, 2010 at 4:05 pm
My favorite is Silverback Gorilla. Perfect picture from our home Rain Forest with one of our relatives.