View fullsize European bee eaters. Not too difficult to see where they get their name from in this food transfer between male and female. #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #birds #photography #animals #bird #birdphotography #birdsofinstag
View fullsize Common buzzard and black kite having a bit of a disagreement (over food of course). The buzzard came out victorious. #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #birds #photography #animals #bird #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #nat
View fullsize Bonelli’s Eagle coming in for a landing. I had the opportunity/privilege to observe and photograph these beautiful birds in their natural habitat (mountainous terrain in southern Europe). As is often the case, the skill that was tested the mo
View fullsize Hooded merganser. A reasonably rare sight around these parts, but an absolutely beautiful duck species all the same. #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #photography #animals #birds #birdphotography #naturelovers #animal #nikon
View fullsize Black crake strolling by in the early morning light. #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #photography #animals #birds #birdphotography #naturelovers #animal #nikon #z9 #nikonbelgium #nikoneurope #photooftheday #wild #natgeo #wi
View fullsize Just a couple of zebras goofing around. Judging by the facial expression, the middle one seems to be quite pleased with the whole situation. #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #photography #animals #zebras #naturelovers #anima
View fullsize A fairly simple and minimalist photo, but I like the placement of the birds against the rising sun. #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #birds #photography #animals #bird #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #animal #nikon #nikon
View fullsize These critically endangered white-backed vultures are a joy to be able to observe/photograph in any situation since there’s no telling how much longer they’ll still be around in the wild. In this specific shot, the birds are somehow manag
View fullsize Backlight against a dark background is always fun to play with. This greenshank was nice enough to be a willing model and pass in just the right position. #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #birds #photography #animals #bird #
View fullsize This leopard tortoise is probably not the first animal that comes to mind when thinking of the African bush. Nonetheless, when we spotted this one (very slowly) making its way across a grassy patch; I had to get a couple of shots in. The beautiful s
View fullsize Lesser masked weaver (female) bathing in the early morning light. #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #birds #photography #animals #bird #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #animal #nikon #nikoneurope #nikonbelgium #z8 #photooft
View fullsize Wide angle shot of a cape buffalo at a watering hole. The dramatic sky really lends itself well to a black/white conversion (which was the plan all along). #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #photography #animals #buffalos #na
View fullsize Crested guineafowl. Never a bad hair day (or always, depending on how you look at it). #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #birds #photography #animals #bird #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #animal #nikon #nikoneurope #nikon
View fullsize Low-level shot of a white’s rhino’s leg as it was drinking at a watering hole. To me, it almost has a prehistoric vibe to it and showcases the sheer strength/power of these creatures. #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #naturephotog
View fullsize Diving common kingfisher showing off some of its stunning features in quite pleasing light. #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #birds #photography #animals #bird #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #naturelovers #animal #nikon
View fullsize Eye level with a cheetah. A beautiful moment as this cheetah walked straight towards me and passed almost within arm’s length (I was out in the open on foot). #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #cheetahs #photography #
View fullsize Preening wood sandpiper, backlit by the rising sun. #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #birds #photography #animals #bird #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #naturelovers #animal #nikon #z9 #nikonbelgium #nikoneurope #photooft
View fullsize I got lucky enough to be able to spend some time with these lioness sisters on several occasions, spanning multiple days. 95% of the time, they were so relaxed that you’d be forgiven to almost mistake them for cuddly housecats. The remaining 5
View fullsize Hadeda Ibis’ courtship. Even though these birds mate for life, at the beginning of every breeding season; a courtship ritual will happen to strengthen the bond. This might manifest itself through preening (as shown in my photo), other forms or
View fullsize As 2024 is coming to a close, just a small collage of some of my personal favourite shots of the past year. This is of course very subjective and all related to my personal taste (or lack thereof, depending on who you ask 😁) as well as the experien