I was born in the beautiful city of Granada in 1978. From a very young age, I was an enthusiastic child who was always thinking about the adventures that life could offer me as I grew up. That childish naivety never abandoned me and, because of that, I have been able to live unforgettable moments, as every step I have taken in my life it has been done based on a strong motivation. This has not only applied to my personal life, but also to my professional career, in which I have always tried to prioritise passion over pragmatism. Indeed, I firmly believe that the only way to be successful is by deeply loving what you do. I consider myself tremendously lucky for many reasons. I am married to an amazing woman (who is also a scientist) and we have two very adorable (but also restless) children whom I love more than words could tell. Regarding the professional aspects, I can dedicate myself to one of my great passions: Genetics. I enjoy my research and, above all, my teaching (which allows me to interact with highly motivated students who are eager to learn and train in this exciting field of knowledge). My other two great passions are photography and traveling. I am passionate about photography because it enables to capture unique and special moments, those that make us feel alive. To me, apart from the family, such moments are mainly related to nature. Understanding what we are and what our place is in the Universe is the most fascinating challenge I can think of by far. Traveling allows us to discover marvelous treasures of nature and human culture, helping us to better understand the connection that we all humans have between us and with the Universe. Therefore, the pictures I take are related mostly to wildlife and landscape photography. In short, I could say that I am a collector of memories, the good ones; and photography is the tool that I use to show the world how much they mean to me. If you are curious about my pictures, please have a look at my galleries hosted either in the 500px platform or in instagram: