Paul Nicklen is a Canadian visual artist and marine biologist, who has documented both the beauty and the plight of our planet, for over 20 years. Nicklen’s photography informs and connects by creating an emotional bond with wild subjects, in extreme conditions.
After a 20-year career of photographing for journalistic publications like National Geographic, Nicklen has a perpetual dream to revisit his archives for the true artistic gems and release them to the world. His ongoing journey is to continue photographing intimate, evocative and powerful subject matter to create a thought-provoking body of work. Nicklen hopes his viewers look into the eyes of the animals in his photographs and fall in love with their vulnerability.
In addition to being one of the world’s most renowned nature photographers, Nicklen is a well-known speaker, TED Talks participant, author and National Geographic Fellow. In the past two decades, he has collaborated with scientists, filmmakers, conservationists and explorers to create awareness and inspire action for global issues, such as climate change. He has garnered more than 30 of the highest awards given to any photographer in his field, earning a global following of celebrities, conservationists and fans.
Find a collection of original Paul Nicklen photography on 1stDibs.
Norwegian Sunset Cruise - Norway by Paul Nicklen - Fine Art Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Norwegian Sunset Cruise" Northern Norway - 2018 Archival Pigment Print Available Sizes: Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $3,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 ...
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Feline Bonds, Patagonia by Paul Nicklen - Pumas - Cats - Wildlife
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Feline Bonds" Patagonia, Chile - 2024 Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $4,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,500 Edition of 10: 40” x 60” (101.6 x 152.4 cm...
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Silent Vigil "Puma in Snowstorm" - Chile by Paul Nicklen - Pumas - Wildlife
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Silent Vigil 'Puma in Snowstorm'" Patagonia, Chile - 2024 Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $4,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,500 Edition of 10: 40” x 60...
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Pipeline Poetry - Hawaii by Paul Nicklen - Surfer- Ocean
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Pipeline Poetry" Mākaha, Hawaii - 2013 Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $3,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,500 Edition of 10: 40” x 60” (101.6 x 152.4 cm...
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Rock Runner - Hawaii by Paul Nicklen - Underwater Photography
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Rock Runner" Mākaha, Hawaii - 2013 Archival Pigment Print printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Paper Available sizes: Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $5,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,500 Edition of 10: 40” x 60” (101.6 x 152.4 cm) $12,500 “Surfer Ha’a Keaulana, daughter of Brian Keaulana and granddaughter of legendary Buffalo Keaulana, trains by sprinting across the seafloor for a full minute with a 50-pound boulder in tow. I watched in awe as she demonstrated her power, grace, and natural ability underwater. Hawaiians like Ha’a have saltwater running through their veins – she epitomizes what it means to be connected to the sea.” – Paul Nicklen For the islanders of Hawaii, surfing is a way of life. However, the intense currents can be very dangerous, knocking surfers from their boards and holding them underwater. It’s no wonder that the ancient...
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Echoes of the Andes - Patagonia by Paul Nicklen - Pumas - Cats - Wildlife
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Echoes of the Andes" Patagonia, Chile - 2024 Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $4,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm) $7,500 Edition of 10: 40” x 60” (101.6 x ...
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Empress of the Andes - Chile by Paul Nicklen - Pumas - Cats - Wildlife
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Empress of the Andes'" Patagonia, Chile - 2024 Archival Pigment Print Available Sizes: Edition of 20: 24” x 36” (61 x 91.4 cm) $4,500 Edition of 15: 31” x 46.5” (78.7 x 118.1 cm...
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$2,222
H 36 in W 24 in D 0.1 in
A dance of Two. Limited Edition Color Photograph
By Ricky Cohete
Located in Miami Beach, FL
He uses the vivid contrast of color to add an extra dimension in the movement and shadows of each piece. Almost giving a glimpse, outside of the nostalgia, of his -black & whites- an...
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