Portfolio · 22 photographs
Wildlife/Animals
From birds on a branch to insects among flowers, these photographs explore the character, colour and detail of animal life. Close portraits sit alongside moments of behaviour, inviting a closer look at the animals and the worlds they inhabit.
Hawfinch Portrait
A hawfinch turns its powerful bill towards the light, revealing the delicate texture and warm tones of its plumage.
Side by Side
A desert elephant mother and calf stand close together in the Hoanib.
Hoanib, Namibia
Amber Wings
An orange dragonfly balances on a slender perch, its patterned wings stretching diagonally across the green background.
Oryx on a Red Dune
An oryx stands before a towering red dune marked by a trail of tracks.
Sossusvlei, Namibia
Two Bee-eaters
Two bee-eaters perch on a diagonal branch, their green plumage, yellow throats and blue markings standing out against black. Both look to the left, echoing one another’s pose.
Lioness in the Grass
A young lioness watches from tall grass in warm evening light.
Omaanda, Namibia
White on Purple
A white butterfly rests on a purple flower, its curved proboscis, slender legs and wing veins revealed in close detail.
At the Nest Entrance
Two wasps look out from a dark entrance, framed by the layered paper structure of their nest.
A Quiet Gaze
A small falcon looks forward from a slender branch, its warm breast feathers and dark facial markings giving the portrait a quiet presence.
Colours in the Dark
A lilac-breasted roller rests on a curved branch, its ruffled breast and long tail feathers standing out against the darkness.
Wings of Glass
A dragonfly spreads its finely veined wings against black, their translucent structure catching shades of green and blue.
Wings in Golden Light
Light passes through the orange wings of a butterfly above purple flowers, tracing their irregular edges against the darkness.
Transparent Wings in Green
A dragonfly rests above a cluster of dried flowers, its transparent wings traced against a soft green background.
Peacock Colours
A peacock butterfly opens its richly coloured wings above pale flowers, revealing bold eyespots against green foliage.
Dragonfly in Profile
A golden-toned dragonfly rests on weathered wood, its profile revealing slender legs, a segmented abdomen and finely veined wings.
Male Lion
A male lion meets the camera with a calm gaze in soft light.
Ongava, Namibia
Flamingos in Flight
Two greater flamingos fly together against a clear blue sky.
Spotted Eagle-owl
A spotted eagle-owl looks through the branches directly towards the camera.
Namibia
Burrowing Owl
A burrowing owl stands alert on the ground, its bright eyes fixed on the camera.
Three White Rhinos
Three white rhinoceroses graze together in soft evening light.
Bontebok and Calf
A bontebok ewe nuzzles her young calf between flowering fynbos.
Cape Peninsula, South Africa
Sugarbird on Pincushion
A Cape sugarbird pauses on a yellow pincushion protea.
Cape Peninsula, South Africa