Photographing the critically endangered Saiga Antelope was one of the biggest challenges I had ever faced. I first attempted to capture this elusive animal during the summer but encountered many difficulties. Saigas are notoriously shy, so I had to lie in camouflage on the ground before sunrise, waiting for them to make an appearance. Around 9:30 or 10, I was perplexed as to why my camera produced such blurred images. It wasn't until later that I realised the intense heat from the ground had distorted the light, causing the image to be warped. I returned in winter to try again, this time facing temperatures of -20. The Saiga was just as hard to find, but I managed to capture a few frames before they ran away. Revisiting the shot in winter was worth it, as the animal's coat had changed, giving it a more magical feel. I chose to photograph everything from elephants to insects, and each presented its own unique challenge. Above all, our greatest challenge is to connect people to nature.