Travel Photographer of the Year 2018

This image was a finalist in Travel Photographer of the year 2018.

Pout

Even when seen from conventional angles, giraffes are stunningly elegant creatures. They are also nervous and, aware of their vulnerability when they stoop to drink, can be even more skittish than usual. The opportunity to catch this one up close, from this angle was a rare privilege indeed.

I love the high degree of symmetry, silken fur of the giraffe's head and the pouting top lip as she stoops to drink. Zimanga, South Africa.

This image was also a finalist in the GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year in 2018 and published in Outdoor Photography magazine in June 2018 issue.