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A Cape Town-based wildlife photographer has scooped this year’s Global Eye photography award.

Chris Fallows’ winning entry, called ‘Air Jaws’, won the coveted award at this year’s START-net Fair in London.

It forms part of his collection, The Eleventh Hour, which was recently on display at the Saathi Gallery.

AIR JAWS, 2001, Chris Fallows

Chris says the photo, of a shark breaching the surface of the ocean, forms part of his 12-part photography series called ‘The Eleventh Hour’.

 

Fallows says wildlife photography plays a huge role in the conservation of wildlife species.

 

He says his work was well-received at the fair.

 

Fallows says he hopes his photography makes more people get involved in the conservation of Africa’s iconic animals.

Above: The Pearl, Chris Fallows

Above: The Fig and the Elephant, Chris Fallows

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