On Mars I
Madikwe, 2018 - This unique wildlife portrait was captured in Madikwe Game Reserve, a hidden gem on the border of South Africa and Botswana. This protected area of wilderness lies on a transition zone where the Savannah Bushveld starts giving way to the Kalahari Desert, which presents unique photographic opportunities of a wide diversity of African wildlife in a rugged, dusty environment.
This shot epitomises that. Abandoned termite mounds or those dug up by Aardvarks (Anteaters) provide a home for up to 27 different species, especially those raising young. A few notable species include Warthogs, Porcupines, Wild Dogs, Hyenas and yes, even Leopards.
On this warm day, a young male Leopard cub had found safety and cooler temperatures in one of these holes while his mother was away. His curiosity took over as he kept poking his head out from the hole to have a look our way. The rusty, orange-red clay soil made this look like a scene from Mars.
Fine Art Giclée print on 230gsm fine art paper.
Framed behind 3mm clear glass (A1 and smaller) or 3mm clear perspex (A0).
Backed with 3mm MDF and fitted with hanger plates.
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Printed on 340gsm archival cotton canvas, stretched and fitted into a floater frame with a 5mm shadow gap.
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Byron Grobler
Byron started his photographic journey as a safari guide in Pilanesberg in 2017 and hasn't really stopped moving since. Based in South Africa, he shoots wildlife with the eye of someone who genuinely understands the bush - the behaviour, the patience, the quiet moments that most people miss.
In 2022 his image Coexistence - a leopard crossing a dam wall in Pilanesberg - won the Nature Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award. It's a good example of how he works: unhurried, observant, always looking at the bigger picture.
His work is about connection more than spectacle. That's why it looks good on a wall.
