Don’t shoot what it looks like. Shoot what it feels like. - David Alan Harvey

I couldn’t agree more, and this is exactly what shooting in monochrome (or converting to monochrome) does. Colors can be distracting in an image so in removing them, one gets a lot more ‘feeling’ from them. I think this is why I enjoy it so much. There is always a bit more depth... I hope you all enjoy this week’s selection of wildlife in monochrome.

Dwarf Mongoose are inquisitive creatures, often emerging from their bolt-holes to investigate their surroundings.

Hyena cubs are also a bit on the curious side and full of mischief. This ‘little guy’ has it written all over it’s face.

These animals are some of the most striking in nature and I think in monochrome they are even more so.

One of my all-time favorite birds, the Saddle-billed Stork. This male approached us after swallowing down a ‘large’ catfish.

Vultures are often very misunderstood, but vital in an ecological sense. Here, a White-backed Vulture sits with a full crop.

Another iconic animal in the African Bush. Here I got quite low down with the wildebeest to emphasize the contrast against the sky.

One of the new males in the area. The Fourways boys look set on taking control of the range and the Southern Pride.

Here, the largest of the two males walks past our vehicle, allowing for an interesting profile portrait made possible with a good spotlight.

There nothing quite like the intensity of leopard while hunting. This was a great moment captured while watching a new female to me known as the Hlarulini female.

Not often seen, but an absolute beauty. The White Dam female on the prowl for a meal.