Exhibition Member Highlights

Waterbuck Bond Amid Blossoms
About the image
This image captures a quiet moment between two bull waterbucks, their noses gently touching as they stand among a field of blossoms. Their interaction shows no aggression, competition, or display of dominance. Instead, there is a sense of calm connection and familiarity. Moments like this are easy to overlook when we think about wildlife, where survival and competition often dominate our perception. This photograph is meaningful to me because it highlights a softer side of wild animals and reminds me that nature also holds moments of peace, trust, and tranquillity. Surrounded by flowers and the stillness of the landscape, the two waterbucks create a scene that feels almost intimate. It is a reminder to slow down, observe closely, and appreciate the quieter moments that make encounters with wildlife so special.
SPECIES:
Waterbuck - Kobus ellipsiprymnus
How it was captured
Camera: Canon 90D
Lens: Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3
Settings
600 mm, 1/600s, 6.3, 400

Photographer:
Age:
From:
Francois Coetzee
24
Free State
About the photographer
I recently graduated with a Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences and now work as a Junior Environmental Assessment Practitioner. I am passionate about wildlife conservation and protecting the natural world. Photography has become another way for me to tell stories that science alone cannot. Through my images, I aim to capture the beauty of nature while inspiring a deeper appreciation and respect for the species and ecosystems that need our protection.
PHOTOGRAPHER'S QUOTE
Wildlife photography is about more than a photograph. It is about creating a reason to care.
CONSERVATION MESSAGE
Hakuna Matata. It means no worries, but wildlife cannot live by those words. Their future depends on the choices we make today, and they deserve to be protected.
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