Inspiration

The photograph was taken in the Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, in July 2023. It was taken intentionally rather than by chance, as I was specifically searching for the region’s distinctive black-maned male lions. My goal was to find a solitary male lion walking across an open area so that I could create a high-key wildlife image... read more.

Endurance was captured in the backcountry of Katmai National Park during a two-week photographic expedition in the summer of 2025. The Katmai coast is defined by harsh, unpredictable weather, and this image was made in driving wind and rain, conditions that reflect the true character of the landscape... read more.

The lagoon did not disappoint—flamingos were abundant, along with a heron or two. However, regulations prevented us from approaching too closely, a boundary we fully respected. Knowing this would require a tighter composition later, I composed with cropping in mind. Three flamingos, in particular, were interacting beautifully in the delicate light, and they became my focus... read more.

The two dominant males, Logol and Halftail, were present alongside several lionesses and cubs. Logol had moved off from the carcass, his belly full, quietly observing from a distance while the cubs fed. He had been sleeping for some time—not much of a photographic opportunity—so our focus shifted to the energy and behaviour around the cubs... read more.

Aren’t we all, as photographers, light magicians, weaving stories of beauty that don’t quite exist? We strive to create images that make people pause, look twice, and say, “I wish I were there.” Through subtle illusions, we guide the viewer to see the world not as it is, but as we choose to present it... read more.