From Kenya to Brazil, a nature guide and conservationist has shared his favourite photographs of the last 12 months. Paul Goldstein has worked across five continents in 2024, taking in some of the hottest and coldest places on the planet.
Destinations have ranged from the high plains of Kenya to the ice of Spitsbergen, the wetlands of Brazil, to the cold of Baffin Island - and Norfolk. Wimbledon-based Paul said: "My eternal quest for the perfect photograph goes on, a pilgrimage I know will never bear fruition but I'll keep trying."
So take a seat and enjoy Paul’s favourite shots and admire the beauty nature has to offer.
1. Arctic fox in Spitsbergen, Norway. A British wildlife photographer has shared his favourite pictures of the year. Guide and conservationist Paul Goldstein has had a busy year working across five continents. His adventurous locations have ranged from the high plains of Kenya to the ice of Spitsbergen, and the wetlands of Brazil to the cold of Baffin Island. He even found time to do some birding in Norfolk. Wimbledon-based Paul says: "My eternal quest for the perfect photograph goes on, a pilgrimage I know will never bear fruition but I'll keep trying."
Arctic fox in Spitsbergen, Norway | Paul Goldstein / SWNS Photo: Paul Goldstein / SWNS
2. Leopards in Naboisho Conservancy, Kenya. A British wildlife photographer has shared his favourite pictures of the year. Guide and conservationist Paul Goldstein has had a busy year working across five continents. His adventurous locations have ranged from the high plains of Kenya to the ice of Spitsbergen, and the wetlands of Brazil to the cold of Baffin Island. He even found time to do some birding in Norfolk. Wimbledon-based Paul says: "My eternal quest for the perfect photograph goes on, a pilgrimage I know will never bear fruition but I'll keep trying."
Leopards in Naboisho Conservancy, Kenya | Paul Goldstein / SWNS Photo: Paul Goldstein / SWNS
3. Lions in Mara North Conservancy, Kenya. A British wildlife photographer has shared his favourite pictures of the year. Guide and conservationist Paul Goldstein has had a busy year working across five continents. His adventurous locations have ranged from the high plains of Kenya to the ice of Spitsbergen, and the wetlands of Brazil to the cold of Baffin Island. He even found time to do some birding in Norfolk. Wimbledon-based Paul says: "My eternal quest for the perfect photograph goes on, a pilgrimage I know will never bear fruition but I'll keep trying."
Lions in Mara North Conservancy, Kenya | Paul Goldstein / SWNS Photo: Paul Goldstein / SWNS
4. Bears feed on fish in British Colombia, Canada A British wildlife photographer has shared his favourite pictures of the year. Guide and conservationist Paul Goldstein has had a busy year working across five continents. His adventurous locations have ranged from the high plains of Kenya to the ice of Spitsbergen, and the wetlands of Brazil to the cold of Baffin Island. He even found time to do some birding in Norfolk. Wimbledon-based Paul says: "My eternal quest for the perfect photograph goes on, a pilgrimage I know will never bear fruition but I'll keep trying."
Bears feed on fish in British Colombia, Canada | Paul Goldstein / SWNS Photo: Paul Goldstein / SWNS