Paula Ansley
Photography has always been an integral part of my life, as have animals, so putting the two together was a natural marriage. Whilst working as a scientist in South Africa for several years, in my time off I was able to wander the 'veld' mainly on horseback followed by my trusty dog encountering wild pigs, baboons, wild cats and many, many snakes. During this time I also managed an animal shelter in the townships of Franscchoek in the Western Cape and met a wide variety of both wild and domestic South African creatures. On returning to the UK, I was reminded of the variety of wonderful animals we have in our own farms and fields and it is my desire to capture through photography the diversity of these creatures.
