South Africa

... never feels like just one place.

Silhouette of an elephant drinking at a watering hole reflected in still water at golden sunset.

From open savannas and rugged mountains to wetlands, forests and the wild coastline, South Africa is a country of remarkable contrasts. Its changing landscapes create an extraordinary diversity of wildlife — and with it, an endless variety of moments, light and stories to photograph.

Herd of African buffalo drinking from a shallow river in warm morning light.
Hippo submerged in golden-hued water with only its ears and eyes visible above the surface.
Black-backed jackal walking boldly across red African soil in warm golden sunlight.

At the water’s edge

From a low viewpoint, the water becomes part of the portrait. Reflections carry the eye below the surface, while the dark surroundings draw attention to a face, the curve of a horn and the smallest movement.
Close-up portrait of an impala drinking water with curved horns reflected in a still pool.
A line of wildebeest walks through golden savanna grass along the edge of a vivid blue lake.
Small turtle basking on a rock in a calm river with lush green reflections surrounding it.
A colorful bee-eater bird with golden and green plumage perches on a rocky surface against a blurred background.
A leopard with striking spotted coat walks confidently toward the camera through dry savanna grassland.
An oxpecker bird clings to the nose of a Cape buffalo drinking water at a watering hole in Africa.
An African wild dog with mottled brown and black coat stands alert in a green grassy field.
A baby baboon rides on the back of an adult baboon running across an open grassy landscape at dawn.
A great blue heron stands in shallow water against a dark background in dramatic low-light conditions.
A Cape buffalo drinks from a still waterhole at night, creating a perfect mirror reflection in the water.