ENTRY DESCRIPTION
Antarctica is a very fragile environment with some of the most diverse inhabitants on the planet. Leopard seals are a dominant apex predator in Antarctica and can be seen roaming the frozen oceans in search of food. Although their diet consists primarily of krill, they are known to take on larger prey including penguins towards the end of the polar summer in the southern hemisphere. Being in the presence of such a large prehistoric looking predator is intimidating to say the least, but the nature, curiosity and intelligence of such a unique species shows a different story.

AUTHOR
Scott Portelli is an international award winning wildlife, nature, aerial and underwater photographer. Scott has spent thousands of hours in remote locations across the globe filming and photographing nature, wildlife, and the underwater environment.

He was recently awarded Wildlife photographer of the year (single capture) at the Australian Photographic Prize 2024 awards and Portfolio winner at the HIPA awards in 2023. With multiple awards at the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the year in 2022 and 2016. He was also announced as the winner in the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2021 & 2024. He was awarded 1st place as part of a team representing Australia at the World Photographic Cup 2021. Also included in his accolades, he was announced winner at the GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2021/2024. Some of his more noteworthy awards include national winner of the Sony World Photography awards 2016.Scott runs wildlife and photography workshops, tours and lectures to show enthusiasts and experts alike the best way to get the most out of their photography. On his tours he specializes in underwater and wildlife photography bringing the best tips and techniques for photographing in challenging locations.

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