Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)

Once these magnificent felines were plentiful in Africa and India. Now they are extinct in India, and in Africa their numbers are dwindling, and the cheetah is…


Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)

In the soft hues of the sunrise, everything becomes magic, even more so when you see such incredible creatures as the cheetah. Unfortunately this species, as…


Southern Lion (Panthera leo melanochaita)

Southern Lion (Panthera leo melanochaita)

This southern lion (Panthera leo melanochaita) was in search of shade as the sun was rising ever higher in the morning sky, a commodity not easy to find during…


Heatwave and only one tree for shade

A herd finding shade under a lone tree

These Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) are huddled together, not for warmth, but in desperation for shade. This was the only tree standing in a vast stretch…


Lonely trees in Damaraland, Namibia

Lonely trees in Damaraland, Namibia

This particular area was absolutely stunning in the soft light of early morning - a savanna with beautifully colored dead grasses and a clutch of three small…


Hot air balloon in Namibia

Hot air balloon in Namibia

What better way to experience a sunrise than in the air - silently flowing on the invisible layers of moving air, soon to be heated up by the sun. As the sun…


Lone tree, Namibia

Lone tree in sunset, Namibia

A single tree has survived years of heat, drought and very occasional rain. Elevation: 993 meters


Lone tree, Namibia

Lone tree, Namibia

A single tree has survived years of heat, drought and very occasional rain. Elevation: 993 meters


Sossusvlei sunrise

Sossusvlei sunrise

A rare moment with gorgeous puffy clouds creating crepescular rays during the golden hour, by one of the enormous sand dunes. In the desert the sky is almost…


Lone tree, Namibia

Lone tree, Namibia

A single tree has not only survived years of heat, drought and very occasional rain, but thrived to become a mature giant. Elevation: 620 meters