‘I was grateful that I had my sister around me, because I didn’t speak Dutch. Niki and his sister in the refugee camp (Picture: Niki Colemont)It wasn’t until he was 10 and fluent that Niki found his way in the world. Then, the chance encounter with a squirrel in 2016 changed his life. Camouflage is essential, so Niki can get the most authentic photo possible (Picture: Niki Colemont)Fortunately, Niki later rediscovered his love for photography (Picture: LOCShots)‘I never had the opportunity to say goodbye,’ Niki says sadly. He has been named a finalist in competitions around the world and won the National Geographic Award in 2022 and the World Nature Photographer Awards this year.