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Monochrome Monday #21

on May 11, 2015

“Photography can only represent the present. Once photographed, the subject becomes part of the past.” - Berenice Abbott

Wildlife has an uncanny way of only giving you an opportunity for that winning shot once and then it’s over, it becomes the past. That’s one of the reasons why wildlife photography is so tough. It requires you to always be ready to press the shutter button.

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A “Dagga Boy” with an impressive set of horns shows us why he demands respect.

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The legendary Sandriver male leopard in his prime. He is now believed to be deceased.

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Two sub-adult male cheetahs practice their hunting technique on each other.

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A Journey of Giraffe walk in an orderly fashion through an open area.

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A Southern Pride lioness uses her elevated position from a rock to survey the savannah.

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Three young elephants entertain guests by trying to fit into the same hole.

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Two Dwarf Mongoose use the safety of a termite mound to look out for potential danger.

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A helpless male cheetah looks on as his kill is stolen by a Spotted Hyena.

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A magnificent male waterbuck poses for a second before continuing to feed.

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Nottins takes high up to a Marula tree with her kudu kill to keep it away from any scavengers.

  • By Pravir Patel (Bush Lodge Ranger)
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