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monochrome monday #5

on Jan 19, 2015

“What I like about photographs is that they capture a moment that’s gone forever, impossible to reproduce.”

― Karl Lagerfeld

It’s that time of the week again where we celebrate the world of wildlife through monochrome photography. In this week’s spread it is all about capturing that one defining moment that for me, encapsulated the feeling of the scene I was shooting. The more I learn about photography, the more I realize that it’s more about the story behind the image than the image itself. I hope you enjoy this week’s selection...

Mike Palmer Baboon

A young baboon uses its color vision to carefully and correctly identify suitably edible plants.

Mike Palmer Baby Ellie 2

A baby male elephant pauses from feeding to display his ‘size’ in an attempt to intimidate us. Cute for now, but a serious warning for one to take heed of during their latter years.

Mike Palmer Giraffe Tongue

A rather comical image bringing back great childhood memories. Can you touch your nose with your tongue?

Mike Palmer Grey Heron

A Grey Heron moves with patient elegance in the still waters of a pan to increase its chances of successful capture.

Mike Palmer Impala

Commonly overlooked due to its successful nature, but the beauty is palpable with time taken.

Mike Palmer Nottins Cub

A glimpse through the shadows is all most people will ever know of such a cat, but not us. Nottins’ cub pauses from grooming before the feeding commences.

Mike Palmer Bull Ellie

Up close and personal. When such a relaxed animal is in close proximity like this, it can take your breath away as your eyes connect.

Mike Palmer Kite

A visitor to our land in the summer, a Yellow-billed Kite perches high above savannah surveying the landscape as if it were its own.

Mike Palmer Wildebeest

A Blue Wildebeest stands unaccompanied against a stormy sky, embracing the risks involved in order to ensure he alone will procreate.

Mike Palmer LBC Cub

A young female leopard on the move, presenting to us all the signs of confident prowess.

  • BY MIKE PALMER (BUSH LODGE RANGER)
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