“When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence.” Ansel Adams

Welcome to another Monochrome Monday. This week I have chosen for you a selection of images from some really memorable moments for me, shared with some amazing people. I have enjoyed reminiscing while reworking some of these images and feel that the conversion to monochrome has really worked well for them. I hope you all enjoy...

A New Year’s Day like no other - this female cheetah embraces the moment as the Heavens opened from above.

The powerful Maxabeni male emerges from the darkness.

A tender moment, as the chick of a Crested Francolin seeks shelter under its parent’s breast.

A young elephant calf gets playful while having a drink.

A trio of Hamerkops show us an interesting behavioral display of dominance by mounting one another and calling incessantly.

Spending some quality time with one of the resident Vervet monkeys around the lodge.

One of the Sand River males shows complete focus as he and his brothers search tirelessly for the Southern Pride females.

An interesting encounter with Africa’s largest bird.

The gorgeous female leopard, Warthog Wallow, in some amazing side lighting.

Warthog Wallow again, on the hunt and showing extreme intensity.