SNAP-CHAT

Chien Lee on shrew loos, rogue drones and being rained out of bed

- TOM GILKS

How did your photography career start?

I’ve been a nature geek ever since I was a child growing up in California – chasing insects with my butterfly net and learning everything I could about the natural world. Photography had been a hobby for years, but really took off when I moved to Borneo, where I found a treasure trove of incredible plants and animals. I took the plunge in 2003 to become a freelance wildlife photographer.

What drew you to Borneo?

I had always wanted to live and work in the tropical rainforest, so when a job opportunity arose on the island just as I was finishing my degree, it was simply too good to pass up. Borneo’s charm is not only in its super-biodiverse rainforests, but the friendliness of its peoples, the culture and the opportunities to truly explore. It’s an amazing place to live.

Which of your shots is most important to you and why?