Congratulations to Aziz Ahmed for contributing to tourism transformation in the Oromia region, recognised as the Best Wildlife Photographer 2021. His wildlife odyssey began at a very young age; a journey that was to become filled with passion, sacrifice, courage, and hope. From the age of four Aziz often used to accompany his father on hunting trips in the wild. By age 18 he landed his first job as a Rift Valley safari-hunting guide where he worked for some years. Aziz then started his journey in videography & photography primarily from capturing moments and events of the wildlife of Ethiopia as he encountered them. His journeys and exploration have covered most of the country and along the way he has taken thousands and thousands of bird photographs including many endemic birds, plus numerous photos depicting cultural events, historical sites and his particular passion of wildlife and their natural habitats.
His passion for wildlife photography and filmmaking quickly began to take root so much so that he had to sell his personal automobile in order to buy a state of the art camera. With this camera he started taking still photographs of birds and wildlife, which then evolved into filmmaking. Aziz has shot and produced several wildlife documentary films.
Aziz has worked as a freelance photographer and filmmaker with numerous national and international organizations including Ethiopia Wildlife Conservation Authority, the Ethiopian Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Horn of Africa Regional Environment Centre and Network, and with National Geographic Africa.
Aziz is eternally indebted to the wildlife of Ethiopia. He knows the only way he can repay the wildlife is by aiding them in the protection of their habitats working with other respected local and international organizations to conserve them for the next generation. All his work is in honor of and respect for the incredible and diverse wildlife of Ethiopia. Aziz is keen to instil a sense of awareness about the essential necessity of conservation and preservation as well as an appreciation and respect for the animas and birds of Ethiopia to be around in abundance for generations to come.
Aziz Ahmed wildlife photographer and filmmaker
Instagram: Ethiopian Wildlife
www.ethiopianwildlifephotographer.com
YouTube: ETHIOPIA Wildlife by Aziz AHMED
Azizahmedbirdman21@gmail.com
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