
Bio

Helgardt Pretorius
""Photography for me is not looking, it`s feeling. If you can`t feel what you`re looking at, then you`re never going to get others to feel anything when they look at your pictures.'"
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From a young age I have had an immense passion for the bush and wildlife. I always felt the need to share my passion with others and with a camera in hand I could finally do this.
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Wildlife photography gave me a different perspective on nature and allowed me to appreciate the natural beauty in every animal I`ve been privileged enough to photograph.
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Photography soon got me curious to know more about the animals I photographed. I am a full time Airline Pilot but every spare moment I got I would spend time with a wildlife book in hand.
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I decided to take up Field Guiding online to learn more about Africa`s magnificent wildlife. I enjoy lending a helping hand wherever I can for the protection of the animals I love so dearly. During off time I have volunteered at various wildlife sanctuaries such as Care for Wild and Vulture Project SA.
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I believe that sharing photos and the beauty of nature can contribute a great amount to the appreciation and conservation of our wildlife.
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I invite you to have a look around and enjoy the beauty of nature with me
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Please follow me on my journey.
Publications
Getaway Magazine December 2020
Getaway Magazine January 2021
Getaway Magazine February 2021
Getaway Magazine March 2021
Getaway Magazine July 2021
​Country Life December 2021
Africa Geographic
Natural History Museum Top 1000 - 2024
Gear
Canon R5
Canon EF 400 f2.8 mkII
Canon EF 70-200 f2.8 mkIII
Canon EF 16-35 f2.8 mkII
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