African impala among bushes by Ian Schepers

About "African impala among bushes"

by Ian Schepers

About the artwork

While driving through the Kruger Park, you quickly notice: impalas are everywhere. In groups along the road, hidden among the bushes or on open plains. There are literally tens of thousands of them, yet they don't get boring easily. Precisely because they are so lively and curious. This photo is the result of one such encounter, a curious look, caught at exactly the right moment.

Its large dark eye, the subtle shadow on its neck and the fine details in its fur make it an almost intimate portrait. The soft green leaves in the foreground and out-of-focus peers in the background give a calm context. This is not a moment of action, but of stillness and observation.

What makes this picture strong is the use of colour. The impala's warm, reddish-brown tones flow nicely with the green of the vegetation and the beige of the background. Everything is right in terms of atmosphere. The image is soft but sharp, calm but not empty. The layering in the image - foreground, subject, background - creates depth and balance.

What is special about this shot is that it shows a common animal in a special way. Not as part of the herd, but as an individual. No spectacle or rarity, but rather the beauty in the everyday. That makes the image both recognisable and powerful. Perfect for any space where you want to bring some softness and nature into your home, from living room to study or hallway.