A black rhino (Diceros bicornis) cools down taking an evening dip at a local watering hole. The black rhino is critically endangered. Shot taken at the Etosha National Park in Namibia. Today, Namibia is home almost half of the world’s population of black rhino – most of these are found in Etosha National Park. Between 1960 and 1995, numbers dropped by a horrifying 96.7%, mainly as a result of poaching for their horns.

Technical specification

Nikon D850; AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR lens at 390 mm; 1/320th sec at f8; ISO 800

The African leopard (Panthera pardus pardus) is the leopard nominate subspecies native to many countries in Africa.

Technical specification

Nikon D810; AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR lens at 800 mm; 1/400 sec at f5.6; ISO 1600.

One of only 14 white rhinos in the Windhoek area. Moved from South Africa due to poaching, these rhinos are guarded by 15 armed rangers 24 hours a day.

Technical specificationNikon D850;

Nikon D850; AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR lens at 370 mm; 1/800 sec at f8; ISO 500

The Japanese macaque – or snow monkey  is the northernmost-living nonhuman primate. It is found on three of the four main Japanese islands:Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu. The northernmost populations live on the Shimokita Peninsula, the northernmost point of Honshu. Several of Japan’s smaller islands are also inhabited by macaques.

The macaque has other unusual behaviours, including bathing together in hot springs and rolling snowballs for fun. Also, in recent studies, the Japanese macaque has been found to develop different accents, like humans.

Technical specification

Nikon D4; 70–200mm f/2.8G ED VRII lens at 200mm; 1/320 sec at f8; ISO 1000

The rear view of an African elephant in the Queen Elizabeth Park – Uganda

Technical specification

Nikon D4S; AF-S NIKKOR 400 mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens at 400mm; 1/250 seconds at f11; ISO 2500

Role model – a male lion that almost looks to pretty.

Technical specification

Nikon D850; AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR lens at 180 mm; 1/800 sec at f8; ISO 500.

A mother chimpanzee looks lovingly into the eyes of young baby

Technical specification

Nikon D4S; AF-S NIKKOR 70-200 mm f/2.8G ED VRII lens at 155mm; 1/250 sec at f9; ISO 5000

A Chacma Baboon plays in a local watering hole.

Technical specification

Nikon D5; AF-S NIKKOR 70-200 mm f/2.8E FL ED lens at 155mm; 1/500 sec at f8; ISO 800

One of only 14 white rhinos in the Windhoek area of Namibia. Moved there from South Africa due to local poaching, these rhinos are guarded by 15 armed rangers 24 hours a day.

Technical specificationNikon D850;

Nikon D850; AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR lens at 300 mm; 1/2000 sec at f5.6; ISO 500

Ngorongoro Crater – A lion feats on a fallen buffalo on the grassy plains of the crater.

Technical specification

Nikon D800E; AF-S NIKKOR 200-400MM F/4G ED VR II lens at 185 mm; 1/800 sec at f3.2; ISO 3200.

Technical specification

Nikon D4S; AF-S NIKKOR 800 mm f/5.6E FL ED VR  lens at 800mm; 1/1640 sec at f9; ISO 2500

One of only 14 white rhinos in the Windhoek area.

Technical specification

Nikon D5; AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E  FL ED VR lens at 600 mm; 1/500 sec at f8; ISO 800

The Japanese macaque, or snow monkey  is the northernmost-living nonhuman primate. It is found on three of the four main Japanese islands:Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu.

Technical specification

Nikon D800E; AF-S NIKKOR 85 mm f/1.4G ED lens at 85mm; 1/800 sec at f1.6; ISO 1600

Jurassic – an abstract shot of a Nile crocodile’s tail.

Technical specification

Nikon D810; 800 mm f/2.8E FL ED lens at 800mm; 1/640 sec at f8; ISO 1000

The Ugandan kob (Kobus kob thomasi) is a subspecies of the kob, a type of antelope found in sub-Saharan Africa, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ethiopia. It is normally reddish-brown, in which it differs from other kob subspecies. A Ugandan kob appears on the coat of arms of Uganda.shot of Ugandan kob being chased by Hyenas in the Queen Elizabeth Park, Uganda.

Technical specification

Nikon D4S; AF-S NIKKOR 600 mm f/4E FL ED VR  lens at 600mm; 1/320 sec at f8; ISO 3200

The great white pelican’s pouch serves simply as a scoop. As the pelican pushes its bill underwater, the lower bill bows out, creating a large pouch which fills with water and fish. As it lifts its head, the pouch contracts, forcing out the water but retaining the fish.  Shot in the Florida keys.

Technical specification

Nikon D5; AF-S NIKKOR 600 mm f/4E FL ED VR  lens at 600mm; 1/1600 sec at f8; ISO 1000

Portrait of a Zebra. Zebras are one of the most common animals in Africa, roaming the length and breadth of the continent’s grasslands. Namibia is home to two species of these large equids, Hartmann’s Zebra and Burchell’s zebra.

Technical specification

Nikon D5; AF-S NIKKOR 800 mm f/5.6E FL ED VR lens at 800mm; 1/2000 sec at f5.6; ISO 500.

The African buffalo or Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer) is a large African bovine. The adult buffalo’s horns are its characteristic feature; they have fused bases, forming a continuous bone shield across the top of the head referred to as a “boss”. They are widely regarded as very dangerous animals, as they gore and kill over 200 people every year.

Technical specification

Nikon D810; AF-S NIKKOR 400 mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens at 400mm; 1/1250 seconds at f8; ISO 2000

Technical specification

Nikon D810; AF-S NIKKOR 800 mm f/5.6E FL ED VR  lens at 800mm; 1/100 sec at f5.6; ISO 800.

Set in the Impentrable Forrest of Bwindi a female mountain gorilla gives her young infant a kiss.

Technical specification

Nikon D4S; AF-S NIKKOR 70-200 mm f/2.8G ED VRII lens at 82mm; 1/200 sec at f8; ISO 6400

On the boarder of the Congo and Uganda, the Ishasha River seperates the two countries. Here is the home of a large number of pods of Hippo’s. They constantly fight over territory. This is by far the best location I have shot hippopotami at.

Technical specification

Nikon D810; AF-S NIKKOR 600 mm f/4E FL ED VR  lens at 600mm; 1/1600 sec at f8; ISO 1000