South Africa — Holding the Wild

In South Africa, wildlife exists within lived landscapes. Animals move through confined spaces shaped by fences, care and constant human responsibility. The wild here is not untouched, it is held, managed and deeply valued by some.

These photographs focus on wildlife as they are: observed, protected and encountered with respect. Each moment reflects the effort behind conservation, the patience, vigilance and difficult choices that sit quietly behind the scenes.

This gallery is not about spectacle. It is about presence. About learning to see wildlife within the realities of protection, coexistence and understanding that care for the wild is an ongoing, human commitment.