Striking Wildlife Photos Grace Dubai Airport

The exhibition encourages a more profound commitment and association with our planet's remarkable biodiversity.

People passing through the Dubai International Airport must review a stunning exhibition highlighting the urgent need to protect and preserve our planet. The vivacious passageway amidst concourses B and C has been transformed into a black-and-white canvas showcasing wildlife beauty and diversity, taken by photographer Chris Fallows.

The image of fallows, usually captured in extreme conditions, offers an authentic and compelling artistic perspective on biodiversity and security challenges worldwide. The exhibition is a journey told through two powerful lenses- 'The 11th Hour' and 'Moments in Time'.

'The 11th Hour captivates the beauty and fragility of endangered species. It comprises awe-inspiring shots like great white sharks, majestic flight and the saddening presence of Africa's last tuskers. South African photographer Chris Fallows has worked with wildlife his whole life.

He aimed to raise awareness about wild animals and their contribution to our planet's ecosystem by displaying his photos at the Dubai airport. He said, "They have as much right to live on the planet as we do, and they play an integral part in our planet's health. We need to do everything for our well-being, keep them healthy, and maintain our planet's balance."

In one of the photographs, Chris elaborated on the procedure for captivating the image he titled "Warrior," a portrait of a wild lion. He recounted, "I remember getting to the point where I was no more than 10 metres away from him on the ground. I was mesmerised by the gaze of this magnificent animal as he played in the grass around me. It was a remarkable privilege to be in the presence of the greatest king of the Animal Kingdom of Africa."

Fighting illegal wildlife trade

Portraying the pictures in the gateway of Dubai shows support for its message of preserving wildlife. "Dubai Airports is a signatory of the Buckingham Palace Declaration and a member of the United for Wildlife Transport Taskforce," said Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports. "We are dedicated to supporting global efforts to combat illegal wildlife trade and ensure a safer future for the earth's wildlife and biodiversity.

This stunning exhibition reaffirms Dubai Airports' commitment to conservation and sustainability". Fallows stressed the urgency of the situation and explained his concept, saying: "The concept of the 11th Hour reinforces the message that we need to stop talking and start implementing a lot of ideas regarding our planet's sustainability because time is running out."

He also noticed that many people who live in cities have yet to witness dramatic changes across the globe. "Our planet is changing incredibly quickly, and as such, the clock represents that we still have a little time left. However, the time will come when we can no longer define our planet's trajectory," he said. With its captivating visuals and urgent message, the Chris Fallows Wildlife exhibition at DXB promises to leave a lasting mark on all who experience it. This will foster a more profound commitment and connection to our planet's incredible biodiversity. The exhibition also consists of initiatives that he strongly supported. Chris supported the 'My Trees' initiatives after witnessing first-hand the tremendous impact of the initiative's projects, including natural habitat restoration and community-led conservation efforts.

'My Trees' is the largest collective initiative to plant indigenous trees in South Africa. It aims to reduce the loss rate of natural forests and preserve biodiversity in threatened areas. Five hundred thousand native trees have been planted under long-term leases to protect endangered natural habitats and restore wildlife populations.

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