Meet and greet with Shane Gross

Chat with Adult Grand Title Winner of the 60th Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Explore the stunning 60th Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition and meet the Adult Grand Title Winner, Shane Gross. His winning photograph, “The Swarm of Life”, captures a mesmerizing scene of western toad tadpoles swimming beneath the lily pads of a lake on Vancouver Island.

Join Shane on February 15 from 1 PM to 3 PM as he shares his experiences behind the lens and his journey to winning this prestigious award. He’ll be available in the exhibition space to answer questions about his photography and conservation efforts.

More about Shane:

Shane Gross is a Canadian conservation photojournalist known for his work in marine life photography and promoting ocean and freshwater conservation. His images highlight the beauty of underwater ecosystems while raising awareness about the threats they face. Shane is an Associate Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers (the iLCP) and a co-founder of the Canadian Conservation Photographers Collective (the CCPC). Shane was the Adult Grand Title Winner of the 2024 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and his first book Bahamas Underwater was published in 2021 with funds raised from sales of the book going to ocean education programs in The Bahamas.

More about Wildlife Photographer of the Year:

Now in its 60th year, Wildlife Photographer of the Year celebrates the incredible diversity of our planet’s wildlife and the urgent conservation challenges we face. The prestigious competition, hosted by the Natural History Museum in London, showcases powerful, thought-provoking images that inspire audiences to protect nature. Don't miss the chance to see these stunning photographs up close and hear directly from the award-winning photographers. Learn more here.