For more than forty years, @DereckJoubert and I have devoted our lives to observing Africa’s wildlife with awe and reverence. We’ve been fortune enough to document rare moments that reveal beauty, tenderness, and the remarkable intelligence and complexity that’s woven into the natural world. Our latest book, Wild Eye: A Life in Photographs, reflects this time we’ve spent chronicling nature’s narratives. Now, six images from the book have been specially chosen to support our critical conservation work through the @GreatPlainsFoundation, an initiative we spearheaded to protect wild landscapes as well as the animals and communities that call them home. This season, we invite you to choose gifts that carry real impact. Supporters who purchase before 16 December 2025 will receive a 10% holiday discount, helping safeguard the species and landscapes we hold dear while sharing art that tells their story. A heartfelt thank you for standing with us. Your support continues to shape a future where wildlife can thrive. Link in the bio to purchase a print.
For more than forty years, @DereckJoubert and I have devoted our lives to observing Africa’s wildlife with awe and reverence. We’ve been fortune enough to document rare moments that reveal beauty, tenderness, and the remarkable intelligence and complexity that’s woven into the natural world. Our latest book, Wild Eye: A Life in Photographs, reflects this time we’ve spent chronicling nature’s narratives. Now, six images from the book have been specially chosen to support our critical conservation work through the @GreatPlainsFoundation, an initiative we spearheaded to protect wild landscapes as well as the animals and communities that call them home. This season, we invite you to choose gifts that carry real impact. Supporters who purchase before 16 December 2025 will receive a 10% holiday discount, helping safeguard the species and landscapes we hold dear while sharing art that tells their story. A heartfelt thank you for standing with us. Your support continues to shape a future where wildlife can thrive. Link in the bio to purchase a print.
For more than forty years, @DereckJoubert and I have devoted our lives to observing Africa’s wildlife with awe and reverence. We’ve been fortune enough to document rare moments that reveal beauty, tenderness, and the remarkable intelligence and complexity that’s woven into the natural world. Our latest book, Wild Eye: A Life in Photographs, reflects this time we’ve spent chronicling nature’s narratives. Now, six images from the book have been specially chosen to support our critical conservation work through the @GreatPlainsFoundation, an initiative we spearheaded to protect wild landscapes as well as the animals and communities that call them home. This season, we invite you to choose gifts that carry real impact. Supporters who purchase before 16 December 2025 will receive a 10% holiday discount, helping safeguard the species and landscapes we hold dear while sharing art that tells their story. A heartfelt thank you for standing with us. Your support continues to shape a future where wildlife can thrive. Link in the bio to purchase a print.
A giraffe is never truly alone. Look closely, and you’ll often spot small, feathered companions—oxpeckers—clinging to its patterned coat. These industrious birds have mastered the art of living off large mammals, feasting on burrowing parasites like ticks and fleas. For the most part, it’s a symbiotic relationship: the giraffe tolerates the fluttering visitors in exchange for a little pest control. But nature is rarely simple. Oxpeckers don’t just remove parasites—they also feed on blood, sometimes plucking at open wounds and slowing the healing process. For this giraffe, the constant pecking is both a relief and an annoyance. The wild is full of these delicate balances, where survival is a dance of give and take. Title: A moment in time This image, among others, is available for purchase on my website, link in the bio. . #giraffe # #wildlifephotography #conservation #fineartphotography
A giraffe is never truly alone. Look closely, and you’ll often spot small, feathered companions—oxpeckers—clinging to its patterned coat. These industrious birds have mastered the art of living off large mammals, feasting on burrowing parasites like ticks and fleas. For the most part, it’s a symbiotic relationship: the giraffe tolerates the fluttering visitors in exchange for a little pest control. But nature is rarely simple. Oxpeckers don’t just remove parasites—they also feed on blood, sometimes plucking at open wounds and slowing the healing process. For this giraffe, the constant pecking is both a relief and an annoyance. The wild is full of these delicate balances, where survival is a dance of give and take. Title: A moment in time This image, among others, is available for purchase on my website, link in the bio. . #giraffe # #wildlifephotography #conservation #fineartphotography
A giraffe is never truly alone. Look closely, and you’ll often spot small, feathered companions—oxpeckers—clinging to its patterned coat. These industrious birds have mastered the art of living off large mammals, feasting on burrowing parasites like ticks and fleas. For the most part, it’s a symbiotic relationship: the giraffe tolerates the fluttering visitors in exchange for a little pest control. But nature is rarely simple. Oxpeckers don’t just remove parasites—they also feed on blood, sometimes plucking at open wounds and slowing the healing process. For this giraffe, the constant pecking is both a relief and an annoyance. The wild is full of these delicate balances, where survival is a dance of give and take. Title: A moment in time This image, among others, is available for purchase on my website, link in the bio. . #giraffe # #wildlifephotography #conservation #fineartphotography
It’s a face we’ll never forget. Distinguished by that inconspicuous, but iconic, spot between her whiskers—just one of the many idiosyncrasies that made Legadema such a special cat—she had a spark of curiosity that seemed to exceed the inquisitiveness so typical of her kind. We feel incredibly privileged to have spent four years watching Legadema grow from a helpless cub into an accomplished huntress and along the way our mission to protect the world’s remaining wild cats was shaped. Inspired by cats like Legadema, @DereckJoubert and I founded the Big Cats Initiative (BCI) over a decade ago to reverse the alarming decline of these apex predators. Now run by @Greatplainsfoundation, the BCI funds on-the-ground research and innovative conservation projects that safeguard big cats and their habitats. But conservation doesn’t come cheap. To help raise funds for the initiative, you can purchase this print (as well as five others) from my website with 100% of the proceeds going towards the initiative. Buy a print. Save big cats. 👉 Tap the link in my bio to explore the collection and make a difference. 📸 Print options: 🖼️ Two portrait images (120cm x 80cm) – $850 each 🖼️ Four landscape images (51cm x 34cm) – $550 each #BigCatsInitiative #Conservation #SaveBigCats #WildlifeArt #PhotographyForACause #BigCatConservation #leopard #legadema #bigcats #GreatPlainsConservation #DereckandBeverlyJoubert #EcoTourism #conservation #ConservationTourism #GreatPlainsFoundation #eyeoftheleopard
We’ve spent countless hours basking in the radiant glow that envelopes so many afternoons in Africa’s wild spaces. Some of these special moments were shared with big cats like Legadema who we watched grow from a curious cub into an accomplished huntress, others were spent simply sitting in silent observance, admiring nature’s design and acknowledging our unassailable connection to the ebb and flow of the natural world. One thing is clear in these reflective moments: when ecosystems are disrupted and biodiversity is threatened it impacts all of us. This #WorldWildlifeDay – a day on which @DereckJoubert also celebrates his birthday – we are reminded once again of the importance of protecting our planet—a challenge that we have dedicated our lives to. Although we have enjoyed many successes, the monumental task of conserving our wildlife and natural spaces for future generations is not yet done. This year, we’re drawing special attention to the protection of big cats. To help raise funds for these imperilled felines, I am offering six limited-edition fine art prints to support the @GreatPlainsFoundation’s Big Cats Initiative (BCI) – a program Dereck and I founded over a decade ago to fund projects that protect these predators and the ecosystems they call home. 100% of the profits go directly to conservation efforts on the ground. Let’s protect big cats, together. Link in the bio for more. #wildlifeday #BigCatsInitiative #Conservation #SaveBigCats #WildlifeArt #PhotographyForACause #BigCatConservation #lion #leopard #cheetah #bigcats #GreatPlainsConservation #DereckandBeverlyJoubert #EcoTourism #conservation #ConservationTourism #GreatPlainsFoundation @greatplainsconservation
We’ve spent countless hours basking in the radiant glow that envelopes so many afternoons in Africa’s wild spaces. Some of these special moments were shared with big cats like Legadema who we watched grow from a curious cub into an accomplished huntress, others were spent simply sitting in silent observance, admiring nature’s design and acknowledging our unassailable connection to the ebb and flow of the natural world. One thing is clear in these reflective moments: when ecosystems are disrupted and biodiversity is threatened it impacts all of us. This #WorldWildlifeDay – a day on which @DereckJoubert also celebrates his birthday – we are reminded once again of the importance of protecting our planet—a challenge that we have dedicated our lives to. Although we have enjoyed many successes, the monumental task of conserving our wildlife and natural spaces for future generations is not yet done. This year, we’re drawing special attention to the protection of big cats. To help raise funds for these imperilled felines, I am offering six limited-edition fine art prints to support the @GreatPlainsFoundation’s Big Cats Initiative (BCI) – a program Dereck and I founded over a decade ago to fund projects that protect these predators and the ecosystems they call home. 100% of the profits go directly to conservation efforts on the ground. Let’s protect big cats, together. Link in the bio for more. #wildlifeday #BigCatsInitiative #Conservation #SaveBigCats #WildlifeArt #PhotographyForACause #BigCatConservation #lion #leopard #cheetah #bigcats #GreatPlainsConservation #DereckandBeverlyJoubert #EcoTourism #conservation #ConservationTourism #GreatPlainsFoundation @greatplainsconservation
Botswana’s Okavango Delta—an alluvial pan that floods annually creating a remarkably diverse and rich ecosystem—is paradise for elephants. With abundant water and food, these giants thrive here, so it’s perhaps unsurprising that Botswana has the highest concentration of elephants on the continent. But for youngsters, the drenched landscape comes with unique challenges. While mom can easily plod through deep water channels, calves might struggle in the strong current. Holding on to a tail during a crossing may not always be necessary, but it is a welcome comfort. #elephants #elephantcalf #elephantconservation #elephantsofinstagram #DereckandBeverlyJoubert #conservation #ConservationTourism
As dusk grips the sprawling plains of Kenya’s Maasai Mara, a territorial lion pauses briefly in the pre-night glow before setting off on his nightly patrol. Lions here need wide open spaces to roam, their movements dictated by the availability of prey and the changing seasons. Sadly, even in this iconic landscape, these apex predators are under threat due to habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and poaching. In an effort to reverse their decline, @DereckJoubert and I founded the Big Cats Initiative (BCI) – currently run by @Greatplainsfoundation – which funds on-the-ground research and innovative conservation projects that safeguard big cats and their habitats. To help raise funds for the initiative, you can purchase this print (as well as five others) from my website with 100% of the proceeds going towards the BCI. By purchasing a print, you’re not just bringing the wild into your home; you’re helping secure a future where big cats continue to roam free. 👉 Tap the link in my bio to explore the collection and make a difference. 📸 Print options: 🖼️ Two portrait images (120cm x 80cm) – $850 each 🖼️ Four landscape images (51cm x 34cm) – $550 each #BigCatsInitiative #Conservation #SaveBigCats #WildlifeArt #PhotographyForACause #BigCatConservation #lion #leopard #cheetah #bigcats #GreatPlainsConservation #DereckandBeverlyJoubert #EcoTourism #conservation #ConservationTourism #GreatPlainsFoundation
While these two lionesses contemplate how to best to navigate a croc-filled river, a boisterous cub seizes the moment to practice his pouncing skills, leaping and pawing at his mom’s tail. At this age, he’s reliant on mom for food and protection, so the daunting task of a dangerous river crossing seems entirely unimportant. It may look like carefree play, but every pounce, stalk, and swat teaches this cub the rules of survival. In these early months, cubs absorb the complex language of pride life, learning how to interact, how to hunt, and how to find their place in the world. It’s a reminder that even play has purpose in the wild—and that every moment is part of a much greater journey. Title: Hesitant This image, among others, is available for purchase on my website, link in the bio. #Conservation #Botswana #OkavangoDelta #lion #bigcats #fineartphotography
#Repost from @natgeo A lioness in her element, deep in the heart of the Okavango Delta, Botswana. Filming and photographing lionesses is a study in contrasts. In a world that is often brutal and unforgiving, they must be equally fierce to survive. Hunting, rearing vulnerable young, and holding a pride together are not for the weak. Male lions may dominate the spotlight with their sheer size and commanding presence, but lionesses’ more understated power is no less formidable. Strong yet lithe and quick on their feet, they can dissolve into the landscape, ghosting through the tawny grass and then bursting through with explosive speed. Using teamwork to their advantage, they flank, encircle, and outmaneuver prey. But ferocity is only half the story. There is also the devoted, remarkably tender mother, patient as her cubs pounce and tumble, gentle as she nuzzles and grooms, calm yet ever vigilant. It’s a rare privilege to witness both sides—the hunter and the nurturer—embodied in one extraordinary creature.
Eye to eye, teeth bared, necks twisting in a blur of muscle and instinct, these two stallions clashed on a grassy plain. This is not play. It’s a battle for dominance, for a harem of females, for the right to lead. Zebras may look placid and peaceful, but life in the herd is not as gentle as their stripes might suggest. Power can shift with the bite of a jaw or the kick of a hoof. Zebra societies are ruled by strict hierarchies in which a dominant male leads a harem of mares and their young, fiercely defending his family from rival stallions. When challengers appear, it often ends in a blur of biting, kicking, and high-stakes drama. If the alpha loses, he’s cast out—joining a bachelor herd with other ousted or up-and-coming males. In these moments, the wild reminds us: beauty and brutality often walk the same path. Title: Striped Confrontation This image, among others, is available for purchase on my website, link in the bio. #Zebras #WildAfrica #Nature #BeverlyJoubert #GreatPlainsConservation
There is nothing easy about moving elephants. From carefully selecting the animals to be moved based on endless hours of careful observation to the mammoth task of darting the herd members and hoisting them by crane onto the back of a flatbed, all the while ensuring that every precaution is taken to ensure their wellbeing. Translocations of this magnitude are not entered into lightly and it requires the combined effort of highly trained and dedicated teams to pull it off. Under ideal circumstances, conservationists wouldn’t have to carry out these kinds of difficult interventions, but as wildlife populations continue to be forced into smaller and smaller habitats, it becomes a necessary part of the complex challenge of conservation. These shots were taken during an elephant translocation that forms part of the @greatplainsfoundation’s Project ReWild Zambezi initiative. The aim is to move elephants and other animals from overpopulated areas to @greatplainsconservation’s private Sapi Reserve on the Zambezi River. It’s a monumental collective effort that will help boost biodiversity and pave the way for future mass wildlife translocations in the future. If you’d like to get involved and help contribute to the vital work carried out by conservationists on the frontlines, consider becoming a Great Plains Foundation Earth Partner (link in the bio). #rewildling #EarthPartner #GreatPlainsFoundation #GreatPlainsEarthPartners #ProtectWhatSustainsUs #FromTheField
There is nothing easy about moving elephants. From carefully selecting the animals to be moved based on endless hours of careful observation to the mammoth task of darting the herd members and hoisting them by crane onto the back of a flatbed, all the while ensuring that every precaution is taken to ensure their wellbeing. Translocations of this magnitude are not entered into lightly and it requires the combined effort of highly trained and dedicated teams to pull it off. Under ideal circumstances, conservationists wouldn’t have to carry out these kinds of difficult interventions, but as wildlife populations continue to be forced into smaller and smaller habitats, it becomes a necessary part of the complex challenge of conservation. These shots were taken during an elephant translocation that forms part of the @greatplainsfoundation’s Project ReWild Zambezi initiative. The aim is to move elephants and other animals from overpopulated areas to @greatplainsconservation’s private Sapi Reserve on the Zambezi River. It’s a monumental collective effort that will help boost biodiversity and pave the way for future mass wildlife translocations in the future. If you’d like to get involved and help contribute to the vital work carried out by conservationists on the frontlines, consider becoming a Great Plains Foundation Earth Partner (link in the bio). #rewildling #EarthPartner #GreatPlainsFoundation #GreatPlainsEarthPartners #ProtectWhatSustainsUs #FromTheField
There is nothing easy about moving elephants. From carefully selecting the animals to be moved based on endless hours of careful observation to the mammoth task of darting the herd members and hoisting them by crane onto the back of a flatbed, all the while ensuring that every precaution is taken to ensure their wellbeing. Translocations of this magnitude are not entered into lightly and it requires the combined effort of highly trained and dedicated teams to pull it off. Under ideal circumstances, conservationists wouldn’t have to carry out these kinds of difficult interventions, but as wildlife populations continue to be forced into smaller and smaller habitats, it becomes a necessary part of the complex challenge of conservation. These shots were taken during an elephant translocation that forms part of the @greatplainsfoundation’s Project ReWild Zambezi initiative. The aim is to move elephants and other animals from overpopulated areas to @greatplainsconservation’s private Sapi Reserve on the Zambezi River. It’s a monumental collective effort that will help boost biodiversity and pave the way for future mass wildlife translocations in the future. If you’d like to get involved and help contribute to the vital work carried out by conservationists on the frontlines, consider becoming a Great Plains Foundation Earth Partner (link in the bio). #rewildling #EarthPartner #GreatPlainsFoundation #GreatPlainsEarthPartners #ProtectWhatSustainsUs #FromTheField
There is nothing easy about moving elephants. From carefully selecting the animals to be moved based on endless hours of careful observation to the mammoth task of darting the herd members and hoisting them by crane onto the back of a flatbed, all the while ensuring that every precaution is taken to ensure their wellbeing. Translocations of this magnitude are not entered into lightly and it requires the combined effort of highly trained and dedicated teams to pull it off. Under ideal circumstances, conservationists wouldn’t have to carry out these kinds of difficult interventions, but as wildlife populations continue to be forced into smaller and smaller habitats, it becomes a necessary part of the complex challenge of conservation. These shots were taken during an elephant translocation that forms part of the @greatplainsfoundation’s Project ReWild Zambezi initiative. The aim is to move elephants and other animals from overpopulated areas to @greatplainsconservation’s private Sapi Reserve on the Zambezi River. It’s a monumental collective effort that will help boost biodiversity and pave the way for future mass wildlife translocations in the future. If you’d like to get involved and help contribute to the vital work carried out by conservationists on the frontlines, consider becoming a Great Plains Foundation Earth Partner (link in the bio). #rewildling #EarthPartner #GreatPlainsFoundation #GreatPlainsEarthPartners #ProtectWhatSustainsUs #FromTheField
There is nothing easy about moving elephants. From carefully selecting the animals to be moved based on endless hours of careful observation to the mammoth task of darting the herd members and hoisting them by crane onto the back of a flatbed, all the while ensuring that every precaution is taken to ensure their wellbeing. Translocations of this magnitude are not entered into lightly and it requires the combined effort of highly trained and dedicated teams to pull it off. Under ideal circumstances, conservationists wouldn’t have to carry out these kinds of difficult interventions, but as wildlife populations continue to be forced into smaller and smaller habitats, it becomes a necessary part of the complex challenge of conservation. These shots were taken during an elephant translocation that forms part of the @greatplainsfoundation’s Project ReWild Zambezi initiative. The aim is to move elephants and other animals from overpopulated areas to @greatplainsconservation’s private Sapi Reserve on the Zambezi River. It’s a monumental collective effort that will help boost biodiversity and pave the way for future mass wildlife translocations in the future. If you’d like to get involved and help contribute to the vital work carried out by conservationists on the frontlines, consider becoming a Great Plains Foundation Earth Partner (link in the bio). #rewildling #EarthPartner #GreatPlainsFoundation #GreatPlainsEarthPartners #ProtectWhatSustainsUs #FromTheField
There is nothing easy about moving elephants. From carefully selecting the animals to be moved based on endless hours of careful observation to the mammoth task of darting the herd members and hoisting them by crane onto the back of a flatbed, all the while ensuring that every precaution is taken to ensure their wellbeing. Translocations of this magnitude are not entered into lightly and it requires the combined effort of highly trained and dedicated teams to pull it off. Under ideal circumstances, conservationists wouldn’t have to carry out these kinds of difficult interventions, but as wildlife populations continue to be forced into smaller and smaller habitats, it becomes a necessary part of the complex challenge of conservation. These shots were taken during an elephant translocation that forms part of the @greatplainsfoundation’s Project ReWild Zambezi initiative. The aim is to move elephants and other animals from overpopulated areas to @greatplainsconservation’s private Sapi Reserve on the Zambezi River. It’s a monumental collective effort that will help boost biodiversity and pave the way for future mass wildlife translocations in the future. If you’d like to get involved and help contribute to the vital work carried out by conservationists on the frontlines, consider becoming a Great Plains Foundation Earth Partner (link in the bio). #rewildling #EarthPartner #GreatPlainsFoundation #GreatPlainsEarthPartners #ProtectWhatSustainsUs #FromTheField
The waterhole at @greatplainsconservation’s ol Donyo Lodge in Kenya’s Chyulu Hills is a major drawcard for the local wildlife and it’s almost always bustling with life. Zebras must drink daily but their visits to the waterhole are usually fraught with tension. Competition with other animals (and each other) along with the ever-present threat of predators lurking nearby puts these striped grazers on edge. They step in cautiously, their thirst draws them close, but their instincts keep them on edge. Ears flick, hulking bodies shuffle, muscles tighten—one sudden movement can trigger a flee response turning the herd into a blur of black and white. #olDonyo #GreatPlainsConservation #zebras #wildlifelovers #Kenya
#Repost from @natgeo A new day unfolds in strokes of magenta and violet over Kenya’s endless savanna, complete with an unmistakable silhouette. Wildebeests, also known as gnu, are a true oddity of design. Knobbly knees, sloping backs, wild eyes, and bedraggled beards: It all makes for a creature that looks as though it’s been assembled from spare parts. But don’t be fooled by the scrappy appearance and loping gait. Wildebeests have more mettle than most. They are endurance specialists built for the long haul, capable of navigating hundreds of miles of harsh terrain and fending off predatory attacks as they push on. Their migrations keep the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem in motion, driving the ancient rhythms that sustain life on these plains.
“The natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty; the greatest source of intellectual interest. It is the greatest source of so much in life that makes life worth living.” – David Attenborough Title: Ghost stripes This image, among others, is available for purchase on my website, link in the bio. #zebras #wildlife #DereckandBeverlyJoubert #conservation #nature
A pod of hippos rests along the banks of the Zambezi, their massive bodies clustered in the warmth of the shallows. From above, they seem small—almost lost in the scale of this wilderness—but they are a vital part of the intricate web of life that sustains this ecosystem. Wild places like this are vanishing. As human development continues to stretch further into wildlife habitats, we lose not just land, but entire worlds of connection and balance. If we want future generations to witness scenes like this we must fight to protect what remains. Visit @greatplainsfoundation to find out more about our conservation initiatives. Title: Water Landscapes This image, among others, is available for purchase on my website, link in the bio. #ZambeziRiver #Hippos #AerialWildlife #Conservation #ProtectWildAfrica #GreatPlainsFoundation
