SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME
Solio 2023
In the last year this image of a 1-month-old rhino calf and its mother has become my most successful in terms of awards recognition.
Honorable Mention, Natures Best International Awards
2nd Fine Art Photo Awards, Wildlife Category
Honorable Mention, Mono Awards (Black & White version)
Honorable Mention, Mono Visions (Black & White version)
Available in:
Limited edition run of 25 - 30” print for £500
Limited edition run of 15 - 48” print for £1250
It was taken at Solio Game Reserve in Northern Kenya which is a private sanctuary dedicated to the conservation of white and black rhino. Solio used to be a working cattle ranch but in 1973 part of it was turned into a wildlife sanctuary. The result: rhinos and other wildlife came back to the area. Nowadays, it’s a 49,000 acre ranch with 19,000 acres of wildlife sanctuary for approx. 200 black and white rhinos.
On the afternoon we spotted this rhino mother and young calf, I decided that I could potentially get some special images from their interactions, so focused my attention on this pair for the rest of the afternoon. It was time well spent.
Whilst the mother seemed unfazed by our vehicle, I wanted to make sure we didn’t get too close to the calf at this vulnerable stage. So, I used my 400mm lens to capture these images from more of a distance than I had been using on other rhino interactions at Solio.
However, one thing I was able to do with the help of Rashid’s guidance was to get out of the vehicle and lie down on the ground so I could get eye level images of the rhinos. Most of the time I focused my attention on the calf as it joyfully ran around as the mother continued feeding on the grass. Then there was this moment as both mother & calf came towards one another stopping briefly inches apart. I liked the juxtaposition in terms of their size difference. I also felt there was a poignancy to their connection as hopefully the calf will grow horns as big as its mother, without fear of poaching. The shape of things is yet to come.
For more details on printing, delivery and charity, click here.
Solio 2023
In the last year this image of a 1-month-old rhino calf and its mother has become my most successful in terms of awards recognition.
Honorable Mention, Natures Best International Awards
2nd Fine Art Photo Awards, Wildlife Category
Honorable Mention, Mono Awards (Black & White version)
Honorable Mention, Mono Visions (Black & White version)
Available in:
Limited edition run of 25 - 30” print for £500
Limited edition run of 15 - 48” print for £1250
It was taken at Solio Game Reserve in Northern Kenya which is a private sanctuary dedicated to the conservation of white and black rhino. Solio used to be a working cattle ranch but in 1973 part of it was turned into a wildlife sanctuary. The result: rhinos and other wildlife came back to the area. Nowadays, it’s a 49,000 acre ranch with 19,000 acres of wildlife sanctuary for approx. 200 black and white rhinos.
On the afternoon we spotted this rhino mother and young calf, I decided that I could potentially get some special images from their interactions, so focused my attention on this pair for the rest of the afternoon. It was time well spent.
Whilst the mother seemed unfazed by our vehicle, I wanted to make sure we didn’t get too close to the calf at this vulnerable stage. So, I used my 400mm lens to capture these images from more of a distance than I had been using on other rhino interactions at Solio.
However, one thing I was able to do with the help of Rashid’s guidance was to get out of the vehicle and lie down on the ground so I could get eye level images of the rhinos. Most of the time I focused my attention on the calf as it joyfully ran around as the mother continued feeding on the grass. Then there was this moment as both mother & calf came towards one another stopping briefly inches apart. I liked the juxtaposition in terms of their size difference. I also felt there was a poignancy to their connection as hopefully the calf will grow horns as big as its mother, without fear of poaching. The shape of things is yet to come.
For more details on printing, delivery and charity, click here.
Solio 2023
In the last year this image of a 1-month-old rhino calf and its mother has become my most successful in terms of awards recognition.
Honorable Mention, Natures Best International Awards
2nd Fine Art Photo Awards, Wildlife Category
Honorable Mention, Mono Awards (Black & White version)
Honorable Mention, Mono Visions (Black & White version)
Available in:
Limited edition run of 25 - 30” print for £500
Limited edition run of 15 - 48” print for £1250
It was taken at Solio Game Reserve in Northern Kenya which is a private sanctuary dedicated to the conservation of white and black rhino. Solio used to be a working cattle ranch but in 1973 part of it was turned into a wildlife sanctuary. The result: rhinos and other wildlife came back to the area. Nowadays, it’s a 49,000 acre ranch with 19,000 acres of wildlife sanctuary for approx. 200 black and white rhinos.
On the afternoon we spotted this rhino mother and young calf, I decided that I could potentially get some special images from their interactions, so focused my attention on this pair for the rest of the afternoon. It was time well spent.
Whilst the mother seemed unfazed by our vehicle, I wanted to make sure we didn’t get too close to the calf at this vulnerable stage. So, I used my 400mm lens to capture these images from more of a distance than I had been using on other rhino interactions at Solio.
However, one thing I was able to do with the help of Rashid’s guidance was to get out of the vehicle and lie down on the ground so I could get eye level images of the rhinos. Most of the time I focused my attention on the calf as it joyfully ran around as the mother continued feeding on the grass. Then there was this moment as both mother & calf came towards one another stopping briefly inches apart. I liked the juxtaposition in terms of their size difference. I also felt there was a poignancy to their connection as hopefully the calf will grow horns as big as its mother, without fear of poaching. The shape of things is yet to come.
For more details on printing, delivery and charity, click here.
