This young giraffe in Pilanesberg National Park seems to practice his balance. It must be so hard to have these long legs and the long neck. I know I struggle on a daily basis to get my back and legs aligned, and I’m not nearly as tall!
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Zebra family portrait
A mother zebra and her young, in the early morning light against a black background. What a nice family portrait! (If I may say so myself…)
Young cheetah
A young cheetah looks back over its shoulder. Cheetahs are weaned at the age of six months, but usually stay with their mother for some time after that. After 17 to 20 months, the mother can have another litter, so that often marks the end of the time of the youngster with the mother. Although young cheetahs from as young as six months go after hares or young antilopes, they often are only able to bring down a kill on their own when they’re 15 months or older. The odds for cheetah cubs to survive into adulthood are not so good. Lions are major predators of juveniles. This particular young cheetah was left to fend for itself for just one day when it was killed by predators…
At mother’s side
A baby zebra seeking the safety and comfort of her mother’s side. I love the stripes on stripes!
A new beginning
A newborn giraffe seems a fitting picture for this new website. In the past years, photography has become an important part of my life. In my free time, I love hiking, safaris and enjoying nature through photography. When I’m outside, the greatest and smallest creatures leave me in awesome wonder, and I feel connected to the divine. In this blog I aspire to share something of this experience.
Like this blog, the giraffe in the picture had just been born – a part of the umbilical cord is still visible. The baby was following its mother into the bush of the Pilanesberg National Park. I just love the fluffiness of its fur; it looks just like a cuddly toy giraffe…
Awesome wonder 