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Q: What challenges did you face while photographing animals in their natural habitats?A: Motion was a challenge, as we were often in a jeep on safaris. Light limitations were also an issue, as I had no lighting setup and had to rely on natural light and my camera%u2019s functions. We saw some beautiful lion prides after dark, making it difficult to capture them properly.Q: How do you translate the dynamic expressions and behaviors of wildlife into your visual narratives?A: I aim to show that they are God%u2019s creatures, just like us. Observing the interactions between different animal tribes at a watering hole, it felt like they were telepathically communicating. Capturing these moments of natural behavior helps tell their stories.Q: Which animal or scene was the most difficult to capture, and why?A: The white rhino in Mala Mala was the most challenging. They are rare and protected, and the one we saw was constantly moving and blending into its surroundings. I only managed to get one good shot.Q: What equipment did you find essential for your wildlife photography in South Africa?A: I used a first-generation Canon R5, which I know well. My husband gifted me a Canon R series 100-500 MM lens with a short f-stop range of 4.5-7.1 for the trip. Usually, I shoot in manual mode, but on safari, I relied on my camera%u2019s %u2018auto%u2019 mode for the first time.Q: What advice would you give to photographers looking to transition from one genre to another?A: I see it more as adding a new branch to my existing tree of services rather than a transition. Every image in this article is available for purchase as a high-end art piece. I have already sold over two dozen large-scale prints.100 MOST MAGAZINE - ISSUE 48