Doug Allan, OBE has been on more than 100 filming expeditions in some of the most challenging locations on earth. Photo: Doug Allan
His lens provided the pictures for Sir David Attenborough's words.
A BAFTA and Emmy award-winning wildlife cameraman, who started his professional life diving for pearls, Doug Allan's work is seen on renowned shows like Planet Earth, The Blue Planet and Life.
His close encounters with nature have both enthralled and terrified. From polar bear cubs in the Arctic to orcas chasing stingrays in Northland, Doug Allan has filmed it all during a career spanning four decades.
Back in New Zealand for a speaking tour of the South Island, Doug joins Mihi to share stories from his Life Behind the Lens.
