Joshua Asel
Joshua “All Terrain” Asel is an award-winning wildlife conservation photographer with an emphasis on marine habitats, birds of prey, anti-poaching, and endangered species.
Winner of the 2023 Philip Hyde Grant from the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA), his work has taken him to South America, Central America, and Africa, where he’s encountered poachers, pirates, and members of various mafias. He’s an honorary Tribe Member of the Naso Indigenous People in Panama, a member of the Ethics Committee for the NANPA, and is sponsored by Think Tank Photo, Sony Alpha, and Columbia Sportswear.
Joshua is featured in the award-winning short film “Wingspan,” about his work on California condors, which went on an international film circuit for a year. He’s also appeared on multiple judging panels, advised on mountain lion safety for land trusts, and acted as a consultant and principal photographer to help establish a new redwood forest preserve in Healdsburg, California.
Joshua’s publications include Smithsonian Magazine, National Geographic, Defenders of Wildlife, Whalebone Magazine, The New York Times, Hakai Magazine, Alaska Airlines Magazine, The Press Democrat, NANPA Expressions, and several scholarly articles, among others.
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