White Rhino South Africa Metal Print

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The Southern White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) has a very confusing name. It is not white, it is grey. It is said that the animal's name comes from the Afrikaans word 'wyd', which means 'wide' and is referring to it's wide, square lip. The other species of rhino is the Black Rhinoceros, which has a pointed lip. The White Rhino has evolved to have a wide lower jaw and lip from grazing and the Black Rhino has a pointed lip from browsing on leaves of trees and fruit. When you see these animals the first thing you notice is that they are very large and somewhat nervous if approached too closely. They are well known for charging humans and the vehicles that humans drive. This particular male was by himself and although he was at a relatively safe distance, he moved around nervously when we stopped to observe him and pointedly pawed the ground agressively multiple times.
Rhinos are one of the few remaining megafauna species from the Pliocene and Pleistocene Epochs, wher...

As a fine-art photographer of many years (initially in black and white large format film), my purpose is to capture and share the incredible beauty in our world. I have a passion for travel and photographing the many places I have been fortunate to explore. I am enthralled by both the grand scene of a live volcano or brilliant sunrise and the amazing detail and design of each tiny part of a flower. There is beauty and design in everything around us and the goal of my work is to share that and encourage everyone to look closely and take the time to see what is before us all.