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Taken at a recent photographic African Safari, lion behaviour … female in the middle got too close to male whilst he was drinking Technical: Nikon Z8, 360mm, 1/5000, f8, iso 1100 -
Lions use elevated positions to gain a better view of their surroundings for observation. Taken in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Botswana.Technical: Nikon Z8, 400mm, 1/2000, f5.6, iso 1250. -
Technical: Nikon Z7, 20mm, 1/4, f8. Iso 50 Taken at Piper Pan, Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Botswana -
This “King of the Jungle” was photographed whilst on safari in the Masai Mara, Kenya, at sunset. Although lions are highly sociable in their pride, male lions can often be seen alone, or with a coalition of the male/s, away from the females to defend and protect their territory.Technical: Nikon Z7 at 24mm 1/40, f8.0, iso 1600. -
Lionesses form the core of lion pride and are responsible for hunting and raising cubs. At birth, a lioness will find a secluded den to raise the cubs and keep them safe. Cubs are born blind and extremely vulnerable to the elements and scavengers. At this time the cubs only rely on the mother's milk and as they grow, the lioness will introduce them to solid food. As the cubs become more active and curious, the lioness allows them to venture out of the den and start exploring their surroundings. I was fortunate to photograph this lioness and her very young cub very soon after the cub started leaving the den in Sabi Sands, Greater Kruger NP, ZA. Picture taken with the NikonD5 and 500mm lens. -
Lionesses, the primary caregivers of their cubs, play a crucial role in instilling discipline and obedience from an early age, and do not hesitate to correct their cub’s behavior when it's not in line. Taken on tour at Ngweshla pan, Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe. Technical - Nikon Z9, 700mm 1/3200, f8, iso 1600. -
Lions (Panthera Leo) are known as a symbol of strength, courage and loyalty. Native to Africa, these cats amazingly adapt to various habitats, some very extreme, such as the Namibia desert. Their survival is very much dependent on the social structure of the pride, the males are responsible for defending the territory and pride from intruders, while females collaborate in hunting and raising cubs. Assisted by external light, the dark background isolates the subject and enabled me to capture this male lion in a beautiful animal portrait and emphasize the intensity of his gaze. Hakuna Matata -
I was a dream to capture a wild dog kill throughout my travels in Africa. I was fortunate to engage a hunting pack of African Wild Dogs (also known as painted dogs) at first light in South Luangwa National Park in Zambia. African Wild Dogs are pack hunters using speed and stamina to hunt with and boast a prolific kill rate of around 80%. They have a complex social structure and each pack member plays a vital role, contributing to the overall success and survival of the pack. Painted dogs are listed as endangered. Technical: Nikon D500, Nikon 400mm G lens with 1.4 extender, 1/1600, f5.6, iso250. -
Taken at Rooiputs lodge, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Botswana. Technical: Nikon Z9, 400mm, f5.6, iso 900 -
Taken at a recent Photographic Safari, at Madikwe Private Game Reserve Technical: Nikon Z8, 600mm, 1/4000, f8, iso 2500 -
Taken at Rooiputs at our recent Photographic Safari Tour in the KgalagadiTechnical: Nikon Z8, 18.5mm, 1/500, f 6.3, iOS 1400
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