I’m an amateur wildlife photographer and I’ve always been an avid adventure seeker with a keen interest in the African wilderness. I spent many years living and working in remote areas in Africa and had the privilege to walk among African’s giants – elephants, rhinos and buffalo and had intimate encounters with predators such as lion, leopard and hyena. These experiences instilled in me a deep respect and appreciation for Africa’s wildlife.

My journey with a camera started much later than most wildlife photographers.  In 2014 and in my 50’s I bought my first camera and telephoto lens kit and set-off on a trip to the Kruger National Park on a self-taught crash course in wildlife photography. After the first week, which mainly consisted of getting to know my camera and trying to master the long-lens technique, I was hooked.  The hours sitting patiently and waiting for that perfect shot opened a new world to me, one that triggered a passion. I soon realized that the ability to read animal behavior and anticipate their movement is a great skill for a wildlife photographer to capture the best possible images.

For me, wildlife photography is not only challenging and extremely rewarding but is also a means for conveying the beauty of these wild animals for others to see.  My love and addiction for the wild drives me to get out into the African wilderness to capture unique moments, tell a story and strike a chord in each viewer.

I have a particular interest in bird photography and enjoy the challenge of capturing birds-in-flight. Birds are beautiful creatures and they are all around us. A close-up of an otherwise ‘average’ bird can create an interesting image.

Wildlife conservation and specifically anti-poaching are two issues that are very important to me. To contribute, I am a volunteer ranger with a non-governmental organization where the focus is on elephant and rhino conservation and anti-poaching.