I am a 27 year old, third culture kid who has had the enriching opportunity to live in Malaysia, Canada and now the Middle East. My love for nature and wildlife stems from my spending a lot of my childhood outdoors in a multitude of diverse landscapes that are rich in flora and fauna. I’ve come to appreciate any and all varieties of environments whether sun-scorched deserts or the lush and ecologically diverse rainforests this planet has to offer. Along with all this came many experiences where I had the pleasure to explore a plethora of cultures and ways of life. I particularly take an interest in learning about how human presence and activity impacts wildlife in their pursuit for survival amidst an ever-changing world.
Through the process, I accidentally picked up photography but soon found that I had a knack for it. While it started off as a hobby, I soon found it as a means to capture and immortalize the awe-inspiring moments of nature that I initially fell in love with. Raising awareness about conservation and sustainability topics through building appreciation is something I constantly strive to convey through my work. I truly believe that people will only have the raw and uninhibited desire to conserve something if they have a genuine appreciation and understanding of the cause. Thank you for visiting my page! I hope you join me on my journey and enjoy seeing the world through my lens!
Rohail Akbar
Recognition
A showcase of the awards, publications and features that have acknowledged my work over the years.
-
Shortlisted for Close-up Photographer of the Year 2025 in the Animals category (final results pending)
Animals shortlist for CUPOTY 7 -
Recognized in Audubon’s Top 100 Images of 2025 for outstanding bird photography.
The 2025 Audubon Photography Awards: The Top 100 -
Recognized and featured by National Geographic Magazine Arabia for my contribution to the City Nature Challenge Dubai
City Nature Challenge Dubai -
Published in Khaleej Times, showcasing my images in their coverage of the City Nature Challenge Dubai
‘Rare finds’: Dubai residents discover 1,300 wild plants, animals in 4 days’ -
Acknowledged by Emirates Nature–WWF for my ongoing contributions to the planet through active and passionate youth volunteer work
Emirates Nature-WWF Youth Day -
Macro photography featured by Environment Canada on their official page
Environment Canada - Caterpillars