A 'privilege to be out there': South African wildlife photographer Chris Fallows on his storied career
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Starting with "Air Jaws," the historic breaching great white shark, South African photographer Chris Fallows shares the stories behind some of his most iconic images.
(CNN) — For many people, getting the chance to witness some of the world's most iconic wildlife up close and in their natural environment is high on the bucket list. If you're lucky, and your hands are steady in the moment, you might even capture the perfect photo and a vacation memory to last a lifetime. Chris Fallows, world-renowned South African wildlife photographer, knows just how exhilarating this kind of experience can be. He's lived it over and over. Fans of "Shark Week" have likely seen Fallows' work; he was the first to capture a great white shark breaching the waters near Seal Island, off the coast of Cape Town, in 1996. His extensive body of work has since appeared in more than 60 international documentaries and over 500 publications. For Fallows, though, taking a photograph is about more than capturing a great image. It's about telling a unique story and sharing a passion with the world.More Related News
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