My Drakensberg Kingdom

Written By Ray Hennessy
 

Photographer: Richard Flack

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1/4000 • f/10 • ISO 3200 • Canon EOS R5 • 100mm • Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L

An Endangered Bearded Vulture soars over an iconic African scene high up in the Drakensberg Mountains of South Africa. This image has a very special place in my heart. It represents so much of what I love about the Drakensberg in South Africa and specifically Giant’s Castle; dramatic skies, magical light, wrinkled mountains and incredible wildlife. It makes me wonder about birds and the God of wonder. It speaks to me of quiet, contemplative moments and answers to prayer.

 
Ray Hennessy

Starting in 2007 my fascination with nature photography began.  In the years since, wildlife photography with a focus on birds has gone from a very passionate hobby of mine to become my career. I spend much of my free time in natural areas searching for birds and any other wildlife that comes along. I concentrate on using creative natural lighting and interesting compositions to capture unique images of common and rare wildlife. My favorite style is a more scenic photo that includes some of the habitat wildlife lives in. I also enjoy passing along the knowledge and experience that I have gathered over the years to other photographers who are eager to learn.

www.rayhennessy.com
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