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
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