Day in the Life: Award-winning Dubai wildlife photographer on getting the perfect shot – in pictures
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Hermis Haridas, who lives in Dubai, is a renowned nature and wildlife photographer who has scooped international awards for his bird snaps at Al Qudra Lakes. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
As well as running a photography lodge in Kenya, which supports the local community and school, Mr Maridas also leads photography exhibitions in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
His selfie with a cheetah. Photo: Hermis Haridas -
A cheetah in the Masai Mara, Kenya. Photo: Hermis Haridas -
Mr Haridas swapped the office for the Dubai desert, with gazelles, Arabian oryx and native birds now his colleagues. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Brown bear and cub in Kamchatka, Russia. Photo: Hermis Haridas -
Mr Haridas originally tried photography as part of a weekly meet-up group, tagging along without a camera of his own. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Little Owl in Dubai. Photo: Hermis Haridas -
Amur Leopard in Russia. Photo: Hermis Haridas -
During a typical evening session, Mr Haridas tracks Arabian oryx in pursuit of the perfect sunset shot. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Lion in the Masai Mara. Photo: Hermis Haridas
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