BABA 👣

Father and son share a quiet moment in the still heat of the day.

Baba means “father” in Swahili. I followed the RiverPride in Klaserie Drift, north of Kruger, for a while. This moment was captured in the heat of the late afternoon, setting the tone of loyalty and affection in this pride.

I love the compositional aspect of this moment. It seemed that unspoken words were exchanged in the dead silence of the day around them. The male lion quietly moved up behind his cub, pausing and then standing still over him for a while - just watching. The cub turned slowly, closing his eyes into the afternoon sun, aware of his presence. They remained like this for some time before the male eventually moved away and laid down to rest in the nearby brush. The symbolism of family in this moment remained with me well after. Another magical experience in the wilderness, which I hope I was able to share with you.

RAW AFRICA COLLECTION

Welcome to Africa - the wise, the restless, the life giving.

This soulful land of dreamers gives rise to the underbelly of a beautiful gentle beat that is only heard by those who listen for it. This photographic journey explores, profiles and captures what I hope is the heart and soul of Africa's true wilderness kingdom. From its deep bush to its dry savannah and desert, Africa remains a place where life is represented by timeless vistas that are distilled into moments to treasure.