Abundance
In today’s rapidly changing world, nature invariably takes a back seat and is exploited beyond any sustainable level. Not so long ago, there were over a million elephants and bison roaming their respective continents, and herds of Springbok would take days to pass through South Africa’s arid Karoo. Sadly, such days are a thing of […]
Air Jaws
I shot this image in 2001 in the heart of Seal Island’s prime predation zone, and very quickly the iconic shot climbed the tiers to become the world’s most famous shark photograph. With well over 500 covers, publications and high profile uses, there are few wildlife images that rival its impact. I remember the day […]
Giants
Africa is a continent defined by its wildlife. Without this wildlife, Africa would be a desperate soul. The plethora of species, multitude of ecosystems and vastness of the open spaces is breathtaking. Yet amongst this abundance there are creatures and species whose standing elevates them to a prominence that others cannot attain. Weighing up to […]
The Final Act
A shaft of light, a feathered angel, and a dappled stage … the scene once more is set. With two full strokes of its lunate tail, the super predator launches from one realm into the next. Like a shattered chandelier, water cascades all around, and for the most fabulous of moments I stare transfixed one […]
Matriarch
Elephant bulls are one of the most iconic symbols of the natural world, so it is ironic that it is an older female, smaller in size but not in stature, who leads the herd. Herd matriarchs face huge challenges on a daily basis and their decisions forge the destiny, success or failure of the herd. […]
STARTnet 2020 Global Eye Award
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended the StartNet Exhibition at The Saatchi Gallery in October. We know it was under difficult circumstances so we very much appreciated the support from all those who were able to attend. We were thrilled with the incredible response to The Eleventh Hour and feel […]
The Pearl
“Pearls don’t lie on the seashore. If you want one, you must dive for it.” – (Chinese proverb) Ever since I took a wide-angle image of a great white shark breaching at Seal Island in 2008 titled ‘Essence of Seal Island’, I’ve searched for ways to surpass it, even though it is one of my […]
Warrior
Contrary to popular belief, the life of a male lion is not easy. Although male lions are more often than not seen lying down or commandeering the spoils of their lionesses’ hard work, when their call to action comes, it is usually extremely hostile. To become King in the lion world is no easy task; […]
A Natural Selection
When in the darkest of nights, the lions’ roar portends the coming of death, they stand bellicose, warriors through and through. One-ton buffalo, gladiators, stand as one forming an impassable fortress of horns at the advance of their nemesis. Under siege they counter the danger, and when they move, they do so united, an impenetrable […]
Brotherhood
In Africa the sight of a tusker is incredibly special and rare. Recent estimates suggest as few as 30 of these magnificent elephants still survive. The gene pool that is responsible for the giant tusks is incredibly small with just isolated pockets in East Africa and South Africa still remaining. Often these few elephants that […]