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Black Rhino Charge

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It is not every day that Wildlife Photographers get charged for two black rhino and escape unhurt with both vivid memories and an image. While on Photo Safari Tour at Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa. I was fortunate to come across a pride of lions in an active mood. My guide and I noticed that one of the Lions had spotted something on the tree line in the distance and had begun to stalk it. We decided to pre-empt the lioness and made a loop to watch the interaction. We had taken up position a hundred meters or so from the tree line when we saw two black rhino, mother and calf, browsing on some trees. They seemed unaware of us and the approaching lioness.

After a few minutes, the wind changed direction. Without provocation, the Black Rhino Charge began headlong in our direction, the calf following her. I have to be honest my immediate concern was to get the shot, so crouching as low as possible in the open 4×4 I began shooting. It was not until the rhino had totally filled the viewfinder that I realised the Black Rhino was not going to stop until she had gored the side of our 4×4 and driver. With only meters between us, the guide started shouting and banging his door furiously. Luckily this seems to startle the Black Rhino Charge, and she skidded off to our right in a cloud of dust with calf behind her. It was a heart-stopping experience that left us, wildlife photographers and the lioness, somewhat perplexed.

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Black Rhino Mum and Baby Charging

Black Rhino Charge

Animal Portrait of Rhino Mum and Baby

Black Rhino Charge

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Black Rhino Mum and Baby

Black Rhino Charge

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Black Rhino Charge

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Peter Delaney

Peter Delaneys fine-art prints of African wildlife blur the lines between photography and art. His work captures the soul and essence of Africas magnificent wildlife and landscapes. Peter;s journey began in 2001 when he decided to pursue his dream of exploring Africa. From navigating the forests of Bwindi to climbing Kilimanjaro, Delaney discovered his passion for fine-art photography. Abandoning a career in finance, Peter has since won the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year award three times. His gallery-quality prints are available in his online store with free delivery. Customer Testimonial: “Peter’s beautiful work is truly epic. To have one of his images in your home is a connection to a world few of us will ever experience and a rare link to nature and the earth.” Spencer Wynn

Peter Delaneys fine-art prints of African wildlife blur the lines between photography and art. His work captures the soul and essence of Africas magnificent wildlife and landscapes. Peter;s journey began in 2001 when he decided to pursue his dream of exploring Africa. From navigating the forests of Bwindi to climbing Kilimanjaro, Delaney discovered his passion for fine-art photography. Abandoning a career in finance, Peter has since won the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year award three times. His gallery-quality prints are available in his online store with free delivery. Customer Testimonial: “Peter’s beautiful work is truly epic. To have one of his images in your home is a connection to a world few of us will ever experience and a rare link to nature and the earth.” Spencer Wynn

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Vėjūnė is a community manager who helps artists all over the world introduce their artwork to Bored Panda readers and in that way, become more popular. Since she was always fascinated by the art world, she studied Culture Management and Cultural Policy at Vilnius Academy of Arts where she expanded her knowledge about it. Now she's using all this knowledge to showcase its beauty and help others dive into the fascinating world of art.

Vėjūnė is a community manager who helps artists all over the world introduce their artwork to Bored Panda readers and in that way, become more popular. Since she was always fascinated by the art world, she studied Culture Management and Cultural Policy at Vilnius Academy of Arts where she expanded her knowledge about it. Now she's using all this knowledge to showcase its beauty and help others dive into the fascinating world of art.

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