Stories from a wild world.

It’s the stories we tell, that will save our great planet.

These remarkable places are far from fortified fortresses, somehow safe, sanitary, and segregated. These remaining marvels of the natural world, these kingdoms, are as fragile as they are imposing. They exist, after a fashion, in a tenuous balance; Hovering, just barely, beyond the bludgeoning grasp of man… For now.  But humanity's greed, as is its wont, exceeds its grasp. And it is humanity who must now do for Nature what She did for it; Allow it to thrive; exist. W must continue to share stories of these remarkable places, the people we share them with and the great beings that call them home, so the we never cease to remember why its all worth saving.

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In a Quiet Corner of Africa

I like to believe that in that silence we were all thinking the same thing, which was simply… “Wow, Africa”

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The Leopard With The Broken Smile

There was no disappointment or sadness, just a further love and appreciation for this diamond amongst predators. The leopard with the broken smile.

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City Slickers – Birding in an Urban Landscape

In this modern, “disconnected from nature” world that we live in, birds may very well be the gatekeepers, the catalysts that will once again open up our eyes to the incredible beauty that nature has to offer.

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Visiting Africa

The biggest problem with visiting Africa, is that you will never want to leave. That’s because Africa becomes a part of you.

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The "Perfect" Photograph

A perfect image transports the audience to the scene you captured, and creates the same feelings within them that you had when capturing it.

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The Matriarchs

The epitome of a strong female… that is an Elephant. Mothers, daughters and granddaughters, this is what makes up an elephant herd. Teaching and guiding each other over generations.

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The Spectacular Ordinary

When you go searching for natures spectacular ordinary, you realize that in your search, what you really find is yourself, with your soul reenergized.

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The Last Lions

They are of legend, revered by royalty. They are the symbol of grace, power and leadership; and yet, these beautiful animals, these kings of beasts, are struggling to hold on to survival.

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