Inspiration

During our safari in the Masai Mara, we came across a pride of lions searching for a hunt. This particular bold lioness was coming directly towards the car, and I just had to frame her with a 600mm telephoto lens and compose with a little foreground... read more.

Post-processing has always been an essential part of photography - in both the film and digital eras. While the tools have evolved, the fundamental need to refine an image remains. In the past, we developed films chemically, cropped or masked part of the image, selectively dodged or burned certain areas, and fine-tuned the final print. Today, advanced software allows us to digitally develop our images... read more.

This photograph was taken on a rainy afternoon in the Maasai Mara. I had a specific frame in mind and was patiently waiting for the right moment. Living in the Mara full-time gives me an advantage in anticipating such opportunities... read more.

This pic was taken in Botswana in the Okavango Delta just before sunset. This is the famous Leopard Rock, which is a paradise for the leopards. These rocks are the best place for them to live avoiding other predators, hiding, and relaxing with their cubs often... read more.

From the zodiac, I had all the time I needed to observe her calmly and then to think about the composition of the image. I really liked the majestic, imposing posture when she stood up, lowering her head and passing her paw in front of her, like a salute, like a reverence... I often choose to develop my photographs in slightly overexposed black and white to show the purity of the animal photographed, while trying to bring an artistic dimension to my work. read more.