Guardian of the Falls

2025

The completion of the Wild Horse project has resulted in time to explore other species, and I have long wanted to explore the world of primates in more depth. They are incredible creatures with faces full of so much character, and so much intelligence. It’s a personal goal for this year, to explore these fascinating creatures in as much depth as possible.

I started the project in the Middle Atlas Mountains, home to the incredible Barbary Macaque, and North Africa’s highest waterfalls. These primates are found exclusively in the heights of Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco, and their numbers are decreasing – once strong populations are now fragmented, and they are considered endangered – to find them was a great privilege.

I had been dreaming of this shoot for sometime – my partner and my family knew of my dream to photograph a macaque in-front of the famous falls, but I knew it would be hit and miss. We completed a rigorous trek to reach the monkey’s habitat, and were lucky to find a small troop at the top, lead by this dominant alpha male.

Exhausted from the trek, I had a rest and bided my time – sure enough he moved into position and sat on the edge of the cliff. I had my opportunity.

It was my first big moment of 2025, and it was even more special having my partner by my side. It’s a moment in time that I will never forget.