Thomas Nicolon
I'm a photographer, filmmaker, and National Geographic Explorer covering conservation in tropical rainforests.
On this channel, I take you behind the scenes of my field assignments—tracking wildlife, navigating remote forests, and meeting the people protecting these ecosystems.
If you enjoy nature, storytelling, and real-world adventure, you're in the right place.
📸 See more of my work on Instagram and on my website.
Cheers,
Thomas
Thomas Nicolon
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, we were waiting for the bonobos to wake up and leave their nests.
The rain made them lazy.
We ended up sitting in the rain all day.
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 12
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Morten Hilmer has been a big inspiration in the way I think about slow, immersive wildlife storytelling here on YouTube.
His patience and respect for wild places really resonate with me.
If you don’t know his work, I highly recommend spending some time on his channel. @MortenHilmer
3 weeks ago (edited) | [YT] | 5
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I’ve been a bit quiet here lately — deep in the field and in the edit.
Working on a new long-form film from the Congo rainforest.
More soon 🌿
4 weeks ago | [YT] | 9
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Hey everyone, just a quick update — I’ve been very busy lately and my forest elephant video is taking a bit longer than expected. It’s coming soon, and I can’t wait to share it with you. Thanks for your patience!
3 months ago | [YT] | 16
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Fieldwork in Cameroon. Somewhere between rain and red dust. Photo: M. Ballot.
4 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 10
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Evening routine in the field — grabbing a bucket of water from the river for a quick “shower.” Assignment in Cameroon, one scoop at a time.
4 months ago | [YT] | 5
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🎉 We did it!
KONGO has reached its preorder goal — and it’s all thanks to you ❤️
The book is becoming reality, but the campaign is still live — you can still preorder your copy here 👇
📖 dashbook.fr/book/kongo
5 months ago | [YT] | 8
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🎉 Big news! 🎉
I’m honored to share that my photograph “Brice with his catch” has just won 1st place in the Fascinating Faces and Characters category at the Siena International Photo Awards 2025 🏆
This recognition means a lot — not just for me, but for the stories and people I try to highlight through my work in Central Africa.
Thank you for being part of this journey — your support makes it possible for me to keep documenting conservation, communities, and wildlife. More adventures and stories are coming soon! 🌍📸
👉 You can see the winning image here: sipacontest.com/gallery/2025/category/1605
5 months ago | [YT] | 14
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Sometimes the only bridge is nature’s own 🌳💦 My next video will take you on an adventure deep in the Congo—coming soon!
5 months ago | [YT] | 11
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Research, cameras, and a bit of luck—the recipe for moments like this.
6 months ago | [YT] | 9
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