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.
Framed behind 3mm clear glass (A4–A1) or 3mm clear perspex (A0).
Gallery frame profile: 23mm x 23mm, available in Black, White, Teak or Ash.
Mount board option: Arctic White 1300 Micron Mount.
Backed with 3mm MDF and fitted with hanger plates.
CANVAS SPECS
Printed on 340gsm Fine Art Cotton Canvas, stretched and fitted into a floater frame with a 10mm shadow gap, available in Black, White, Teak or Ash. Comes ready to hang.
Once your order is ready, we'll send you a confirmation and notify you when it's on its way.
All pieces are made to order, so we don't accept returns.
About the mount
Our mount board: White, 1300 Micron, acid-free. Border width: 40mm on A4–A2, 50mm on A1–A0.
Curated
with purpose
A percentage of every sale supports environmental and wildlife conservation.
Handcrafted
with care
Every frame is hand-finished and quality checked before it leaves our studio.
Sourced
first-hand
No stock libraries. Every piece is original work, captured by the photographer who was there.
Ready
to hang
Prints arrive fully framed and ready to hang — no trips to the framer required.
Size guide
Compare against a wall or piece of furniture before you choose. All measurements are outer frame dimensions in millimetres.
| Size | Without mount | With mount |
|---|---|---|
| A4 | 256 × 343 mm | 329 × 416 mm |
| A3 | 466 × 443 mm | 539 × 416 mm |
| A2 | 640 × 466 mm | 713 × 539 mm |
| A1 | 887 × 640 mm | 960 × 713 mm |
| A0 | 1235 × 887 mm | 1328 × 980 mm |
Mount board: White, 1300 Micron, acid-free. Border width: 40mm (A4–A2), 50mm (A1–A0). Glazing: 3mm clear glass (A4–A1), 3mm clear perspex (A0).
Real photographers, real wild places
Every piece in the Roam catalogue is the result of real time in the field — captured first-hand, not staged or invented, and brought to your wall exactly as it was shot.
Behind the lens
Byron Grobler
Byron Grobler is the photographer behind this piece, working across South Africa's wildest terrain to capture moments that can't be staged or repeated. Every print in this collection is licensed directly from Byron Grobler, with a portion of every sale going back into the conservation of the places and animals featured.