This series was inspired by my third visit to Africa, this time to the country of South Africa. It was here my dream to experience the raw and natural beauty of this unique part of the world was realized. My husband and I explored Cape Town, the South African wine trail, and ended our adventures at the Pilanesberg game reserve two hours from Johannesburg.
When we arrived at the safari lodge I was able to fully immerse myself in the landscapes and the animals. It was here for the first time, I was able to experience these majestic creatures free and unencumbered unlike what most of us experience in a zoo, myself included. I was initially excited to see the lions and zebras but developed an appreciation for the rhinos! Sadly, they are being poached on a daily basis for their horns. With that in mind you will see two points that resinate in many of the animal pieces, either silhouetted or black and white to signify possible extinction. It’s important to not treat these creatures as commodities in the market place but instead show them the respect they deserve.
The mighty elephant leading the pack | South African Rhino | Cape Zebra |
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Another fine day in the bush | Another perfect start to the day | Snapshot from the Preserve |
Ripe for the taking | On the South African wine trail | Mother & Child |
The march through the bush | Sunset in Pilanesburg | Rhino in red |
Elephant in green | Giraffe in yellow | Cape zebra in blue |
Deep in the African bush |