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We examined the mountain together. We agreed that the line should follow the edge between light and shadow, and that when we reached the ledge sculpted by the wind, the jump would fulfil the dream image. Precision, confidence and technique to the benefit of a shared vision between rider and photographer.

I've been to Africa many times, but this is the first time I've come to Zambia. For me, the main dish in the Lower Zambezi National Park is a green, clean forest, leopards  (Panthera pardus), African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) and African savanna elephants (Loxodonta africana). Every morning at 5 a.m. we went out to look for wild dogs. At about 7 a.m., elephants start coming to the Zambezi River. I've never seen so many elephants in one place.

Winter sees the Finnish European dipper (Cinclus cinclus) population increase considerably, being a relatively easy species to spot in certain rivers. Using an open composition and a slow exposure I tried to portray a silky effect on the water of the strong current in the river and to show the environment where this species lives during the winter.

I found this emerald tree boa (Corallus caninus) after a big day out, in the Peruvian amazon rainforest. I had been watching the sunset on top of a canopy tower. As the night settled in on my return to the lodge, my flashlight caught a glimpse of a vibrant green colour. I approached and found the snake of my dreams 1.5metres aboveground… I used my 15mm fisheye lens and off camera flash to take this photo.

Among the moss-covered volcanic rocks, the red colour of this plant (Ericaceae) stands out, creating a beautiful contrast of colours and revealing how life finds its way everywhere. This plant grows in cold areas of the northern hemisphere.

I never cease to be amazed by the aerial view of river deltas in Iceland. The combination of mud and black sand creating shapes and colours that are hard to imagine in a natural landscape.

After launching the drone we discovered a stunning formation of five mantas gliding gracefully beneath the surface. Without hesitation, I jumped into the water and swam toward the drone's vantage point. To my delight, I found the reef manta rays (Mobula alfredi) swimming in a perfect line, one gliding behind the other, creating a breathtaking spectacle in the clear blue water.

In northern Nigeria, cultural practices that fall on the thin line between tradition and abuse show how human domination over animals can become a form of normalised cruelty. On this occasion a spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) and a Central African rock python (Python sebae).

Gueirua Beach, like its twin Playa del Silencio, holds an endless number of landscapes in rocks full of remarkable details. Normally the colours, patterns and lines of these rocks are enough for us to enjoy the pleasure of photography. In this particular case, the lines with the extra seaweed stuck right there, reminds of those japanese paintings of distant hills.