Doug Allan, RIP.

[Dale.]

I heared late last night that Doug Allan had passed away. A truly inspirational man who lived for wildlife.

Our camera club had him as a key speaker a few years ago and he was just lovely, making time to speak personally with people after his presentation. His passion for his genre was infectious and he also worked with David Attenborough on the series The Blue Planet, Blue Planet II, Planet Earth and Frozen Planet. Some of his escapades were legendary ...... 1 of them, diving through a hole in thick, Arctic ice to get footage.

After hearing his presentation that night and speaking to him afterwards, I knew from then going forwards, wildlife would be a huge part of my photography.

He will be missed in the photography and film community.


Pioneering wildlife cameraman Doug Allan dies in Nepal - BBC News

 

[mstphoto]

Yes, sad news indeed, Dale
I attended a presentation he put on here in Aberdeen a few years ago.
An amazing guy!!

 

[Vintage Racer]

Unbelievably sad news!

Whilst Sir David Attenborough is the recognised voice of our wildlife, it was frequently Doug Allan that was behind the camera.

His footage over the past 40 years, raised the public's awareness to the plight of both our wildlife and our planet.

RIP Doug Allan

 

[lindsay]

A brilliant and superbly dedicated craftsman. His work is his legacy.

 

[nog]

Some of his pictures

The incredible photos of Planet Earth cameraman Doug Allan

Allan working alongside Sir David Attenborough on BBC documentaries including The Blue Planet, Planet Earth and frozen Planet.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[jerry12953]

Unbelievably sad news!

Whilst Sir David Attenborough is the recognised voice of our wildlife, it was frequently Doug Allan that was behind the camera.

His footage over the past 40 years, raised the public's awareness to the plight of both our wildlife and our planet.

RIP Doug Allan

Yes, David Attenbrough gets all the credit for the amazing wildlife series on BBC and the cameramen hardly get any!

incidentally does anyone else agree that DA's voiceovers are getting just a little bit predictable? All feeding, breeding and fighting? I've often thought there was more to wildlife than that. Don't get me wrong DA has had an amazing career and I'd vote for an annual "David Attenborough Day" if anyone suggested it.

 

[Vintage Racer]

Yes, David Attenbrough gets all the credit for the amazing wildlife series on BBC and the cameramen hardly get any!

incidentally does anyone else agree that DA's voiceovers are getting just a little bit predictable? All feeding, breeding and fighting? I've often thought there was more to wildlife than that. Don't get me wrong DA has had an amazing career and I'd vote for an annual "David Attenborough Day" if anyone suggested it.

Sadly, his 'voice-overs', are nowadays delivered from scripts written elsewhere by other people!

I'm sure that given the desire, ability and freedom, his commentary would be very different.

Of course, at his age, his reputation is being utilised to 'sell' the directors message.

Thank god we still have him with us!