portfolio gentle giants
gentle giants Nothing compares to the majesty of the world’s largest land animal, the elephant. Living together in complex social groups, led by the oldest and most experienced females, elephants are among the most fascinating animals on the planet. They are powerful enough to uproot trees, yet gentle enough to capture my heart.
portfolio cat-titude
cat.titude Cats have been part of my life since I was 6 years old. In fact, I could hardly imagine a life without them. Many a winter evening has been cosily spent by the fireplace, quietly reading while a furry friend lay curled up, purring on my lap. While I appreciate their company, I also […]
portfolio born up a tree
born up a tree I like to think that the African expression, “born up a tree” conveys a message of connectedness to nature, branching out above, while deeply rooted below. There’s so much to observe, just above our heads.
portfolio black & white
black & white The absence of colour lends a timeless quality to photographs, as well as a certain elegance and drama. Shapes, contrasts and textures are accentuated. This draws the viewer’s attention to the essence of the image and enhances emotion.
portfolio baby steps
baby steps There’s something so special about young animals exploring their worlds. It seems clear to me that their eyes sparkle with curiosity as they playfully learn all they need to know in order survive. For most of us it’s the same: to learn is to live and to live is to learn.
“The Guardian”
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans | Botswana
Botswana | Kalahari | 2015
Kalahari rainsa lesson about time The sky was dark when we left our mobile camp in the morning. And even after dawn broke, the sky was dark. Huge, menacing thunderheads towered over us as far as the eye could see. Before long, the heavens opened and the clouds spread their precious life-giving rain across the […]
