The heavy rainfall earlier this year has left the landscape looking fresh and full of life. The vegetation is still green and lush at a time when it would normally begin to dry out. There’s also a subtle shift in the air, with cooler mornings and the warm tones of winter sunrises and sunsets starting to shape the scenery.
This week’s photos reflect that change. I focused on capturing a variety of images, paying attention to contrast, detail, and how vehicle positioning could improve each shot. It was a bit different from my usual approach, as I aimed to take more photos and experiment with different angles and perspectives.
In the end, I selected the images that stood out to me the most – not just for what they show, but for how they were captured.
Let me know your favourites in the comments section below.
Enjoy This Week In Pictures…
An overexposed background brings the viewer’s attention to the rosettes and different shades of the Xinzele Female.
A stunning female found in the north. Successfully raised the Thumbela Female while establishing dominance in NW Marthly.
A small gap through the mother’s legs allowed seeing this young elephant calf acquiring the necessary nutrients while suckling
Alarm calls of impala nearby helped us find the Tinxiya Female with a fresh impala kill. It is crucial to listen to the sounds of nature in order to often find certain animals like this leopard.
A confident and curious young leopard, that is nearing independence after a remarkable start to life alongside her resilient mother.
Incredible backlighting from an afternoon sunset on one member of a pair of wild dogs. Shortly after this photo, they successfully made a kill before the light faded.
The Mhangeni Pride feeding on a fresh wildebeest kill. The intensity in their eyes highlights the competition and aggression during feeding.
Four young hyenas are extremely inquisitive around their den. Fortunately, an adult was present, allowing the cubs to explore more freely.
An eye-level photo of the Three Rivers Female as she walks through a dry riverbed. The timing was perfect, capturing her mid-step with her paw raised and making direct eye contact. I prefer this image in colour.
Forced into early independence at 11 months. Despite her small size, she's proven resilient, currently raising a cub in SE Londolozi.
This is the same photo in black and white, which I also really enjoy.
What I really enjoy about this image is seeing the rest of the pride resting in the background. The intensity in the eyes of the two lions in front shows purpose in their movement, along with a sense of connection that reinforces their social bond.
A low-angle shot captures a crocodile resting on a small sandbank in the Sand River.
The Shingi Male walking through the open crests as the golden light of an autumn sunset touches his coat.
The last surviving cub of a litter of three, he is on the cusp of independence.
A Rock Monitor rests in a crevice of a marula tree.
A spotted eagle perched on a small fallen log.
After devouring the kill, a lioness steps away from the carcass to catch her breath.
Fresh after an impala kill, the wild dogs move off to find a puddle of water to cool down and quench their thirst.
A fallen tree often provides leopards with a vantage point to scan their surroundings for prey. What I enjoy most here is the deep green background, which makes the golden coat stand out even more.
A different position as the Xinzele female gazes across the open landscape. Using the rule of thirds helps place her more effectively within the frame.
A natural air conditioner for an elephant. Their thin skin and large arteries play a crucial role in regulating body temperature.
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