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15/02/2026

Happy World Hippo Day!
Hippos may look calm and peaceful, but they are wild, territorial, and incredibly strong. Every year, many lives are lost due to closeness or careless encounters; and hippos are among the most dangerous animals in Africa.
When we encountered this hippo in the Okavango Delta, it popped it's eyes and ears out of the water to check out the threat our passing boat might present. We made sure to give this hippo a very wide berth.

📍Duba Explorers Camp, Botswana

Fuji X-T5 + XF100-400mm
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01/12/2025

It’s Antarctica Day! Celebrated annually on December 1st, Antarctica Day commemorates the signing of the Antarctic Treaty in 1959, which protected Antarctica from any military activity and designated the continent as a "natural reserve, devoted to peace and science".

Fuji X-T5 + XF100-400mm

20/11/2025

My image is on display at the exhibition and fundraising auction at the Oxo Gallery in London (19-23 November). Thanks for snapping a pic. There is so much amazing work on display and up for auction. To bid online please visit: https://explorersagainstextinction.irostrum.com/auction/sketch-for-survival-2025-1010/info

17/10/2025

Absolutely thrilled to learn that "The Crossing" has now been shortlisted along with 3 other wonderful images for "Focus for Survival" Photographer of The Year! Not only have they given me the tremendous honor of putting my work on the cover of their calendar, as one of the 4 shortlisted photographers, my image will be printed and framed for exhibition at the Oxo Gallery in London (19-23 November). It will also be included in the fundraising auction which opens on 17 October with the proceeds supporting Explorers Against Extinction's Campaign Fund.

Please consider supporting their conservation efforts by pre-ordering the calendar (👉Link in my bio ), bidding in the auction online or if you happen to be in London go see it in person!!

One last favor, if you haven't already voted for your favorite for the People Choice Award 👉follow the LINK IN BIO to see all 12 images and vote ( only one per person). Of course it would great if you voted for mine, but seriously, just pick your favorite. 😉 Voting closes Oct 26

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02/10/2025

WHOO-HOO!! Today I found out that my image "The Crossing" is one of twelve images selected as a finalist in "Focus for Survival" photography competition and will be in their 2026 calendar, with sales proceeds going towards their Campaign Fund, supporting conservation. I am absolutely thrilled with this honor!!!!

AND, as if this was not enough of an honor on its own, my image was chosen as the cover for the calendar!!

Congratulations to the other finalists and their incredible images celebrating wildlife and the natural world! 👉follow the LINK IN BIO to see all 12 images and VOTE for your favorite in the Focus for Survival Peoples’ Choice Award. The image with the most votes will win. Of course it would great if you voted for mine, but seriously, just pick your favorite. 😉 Voting closes Oct 26

Finally, please consider supporting conservation efforts by pre-ordering the calendar (👉Link also in my bio ).

Shout-out to our incredible Amboseli guide who made the experience of creating this photo possible

Fuji X-T3 + XF100-400mm

12/08/2025

Happy World Elephant Day! The desert-roaming elephants of the Namib desert are a unique version of the African bush elephant. They have developed certain adaptations for desert life, which include broader feet and legs that appear longer, but only because their bodies are smaller. They can go without water for up to three days and may walk up to 70 kilometers at night to find water points, which is the cause of their bigger feet.

Fuji X-T5 + XF100-400mm

18/07/2025

For the last couple of weeks, I have been seeing this family of raccoons while walking in our local park. The mother is raising her babies in the hollow of a tree, and if you are patient, you can see them poke their curious little heads out from time to time. Lots of people on their walks stop by and admire them with the caveat that they hope they stay up in the tree and don't come into their backyards.
We often forget that wild animals don’t just vanish when cities are built. Raccoons don’t come into our spaces to be troublemakers; they come because they have nowhere else to go to find a safe place to sleep, something to eat, and simply survive.
If we take a moment to look, we might see them differently—not as intruders, but as neighbors trying to live in a world that has changed without asking for their input.

Fuji X-T5 + XF100-400mm

03/05/2025

I think the Leopard is one of the most magnificent big cats. The sleekness of its body, the stealthiness and agility of its movement and the way it stares at its prey. This leopard had its eyes on some Maasai cattle being herded through the Naboisho Conservancy in the Maasai Mara, Kenya. This was such a special sighting as leopards are one of the more difficult animals to spot on safari. We were blessed to see this young male on two occasions around its territory. Happy International Leopard Day!

Fuji X-T3 + XF100-400mm

27/04/2025

Happy International Hyena Day!
Often seen as villainous scavengers, hyenas have an unfair reputation and are highly underrated. Hyenas are an incredible and interesting group of animals that play a vital role in maintaining the ecosystem. By scavenging, they clean the environment, prevent the spread of diseases, and promote ecological harmony, thus ensuring healthier habitats for all species.

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26/04/2025

Lesser Flamingo - International Flamingo Day

Did you know? A flock of flamingos is called a flamboyance—and it’s easy to see why! With their bright pink feathers, long legs, and graceful necks, these colorful birds command attention wherever they go.

There are six species of flamingo worldwide. They are highly social animals and often gather in large numbers.

Fuji X-T3 + XF150-600mm

25/04/2025

Today is World Penguin Day. This colony of Gentoo Penguins have built their rocky nests high above Neko Harbor, on the Antarctic Peninsula.

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30/03/2025

I haven't shared many landscapes from this trip. However, for my final post of this series, this particular one truly captured my attention. It combines different elements that reflect my feelings during my unforgettable adventure in Antarctica, where I was inspired and in awe of this magnificent white continent. Antarctica is a challenging place to reach, but I feel compelled to return. The reasons are many: the tranquility, the isolation, the raw beauty, the vibrant colors, the wildlife, and certainly not least, the breathtaking landscapes and scenery.

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