1. Started professional nature photography in Pakistan 18 years before. Conducting fixed-point photography for environmental and climate change observation at four different locations in Pakistan. Filmed documentaries and time-laps on flora and fauna in Pakistan. Worked for WWF-Pakistan for last 3 years as nature’s conservation photographer. With IUCN conducted research to save vultures. Worked for GIZ, USAID, ADMC, LEAD Pakistan, TDCP, Wildlife of Pakistan, Pakistan Wildlife Foundation, Houbara Foundation, Philip Morris, Sustainable Tourism Foundation and Gov. of Pakistan Wildlife Dept. for biodiversity. Special work on nature conservation for critically endangered species including vultures, Indus river dolphin, pangolin, darter, leopards, Himalayan brown bear etc. in Pakistan. All Pakistan national parks survey and photography on deforestation etc. For the first time developed a plan to save wildlife in Pakistan by creating and training a huge community of photographers most of which were originally hunters. Travelled and surveyed all over Pakistan for wildlife protection. Have collection of photographs and detailed information along with GPS locations of Pakistan’s flora and fauna including over 500 bird species and many mammals, reptiles, insects etc. Bird watcher guide for many foreigners coming to Pakistan. Published photos in National Geographic Magazine, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, WWF-Pakistan, GIZ, IUCN and Getty Images. Skills: personal effort and passion. Popular for exceptional photo shots. Won many awards at well known sites . Many foreigners visit me for wildlife watch . If there is a foundation to organize, many more foreigners will come for Pakistan wildlife . Conduct wildlife photography training workshops . Introduced Pakistan wildlife all over world . Have on-site location & season information. Have experience of digital & analog camera

 

Currently I work for WWF-Pakistan (World Wide Fund for Nature) as professional photographer. Ssome of the work produced here is supported by WWF and rest is the result of my personal effort and passion.

 

Please do not use my work without permission If you like and interested in my work you may contact at the following:

 

Tele: +923006063236

Email: zahoorsalmi@gmail.com

my wildlife group

www.facebook.com/groups/Pakistan.Wildlife/

 

www.birdingpal.org/guidesAsia.htm#Pakistan

www.facebook.com/groups/Pakistan.Wildlife/#!/zahoorsalmi

www.photo.net/photodb/member-photos?user_id=7286767

www.pixoto.com/zahoorsalmi/awards

www.flickrhivemind.net/Tags/walpapers/Interesting

www.500px.com/zahoorsalmi

www.ngm.nationalgeographic.com/myshot/gallery/260163

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  • JoinedOctober 2008
  • Occupationwildlife photography
  • Hometownall fazal town
  • Current citybhalwal dist sargodha punjab
  • Countrypakistan. mob:00923006063236
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Photos of Zahoor Ahmed

Testimonials

I don't know Zahoor Salmi personally, but only through his work.... He has a talent second to none.... With wonder he has shown in Bird Photography, he has an eye for the action in the game too. One of the best Bird photographer I have seen so far from my country. Wonderful stream and I hope so that he would be a wo… Read more

I don't know Zahoor Salmi personally, but only through his work.... He has a talent second to none.... With wonder he has shown in Bird Photography, he has an eye for the action in the game too. One of the best Bird photographer I have seen so far from my country. Wonderful stream and I hope so that he would be a wonderful person.

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April 16, 2009

The photostream de Zahoor-salmi is a wonderland of sensibility and perfectly done images that make us bounce ! Thank you for sharing.

March 25, 2009

zahoor-salmi shows us consistently a high quality of a great photographer. His work offers us the privilege of unique views and also the seduction of the perfection of the Beauty. Keep up the good work :))

March 25, 2009

Zahoor Salmi is the best one in Bird Photography. I never met him or even speak him but a big fan of his beautiful shots. His contribution to Bird Photography is priceless. Good Luck in futures bro.

July 8, 2009