Here, Chisomo — a young male leopard — rests with effortless poise, draped around the side of a termite mound as if carved into the landscape itself. His gaze is calm, steady, and direct — not just looking, but seeing.
This was one of those rare moments in the wild that left a lasting mark. As a filmmaker, I’ve spent countless hours observing animals, but something about Chisomo struck deeper. In this moment, I saw more than a leopard. I saw a presence beginning to take shape — a quiet confidence, a becoming. The valley will feel him in time.
The light was soft, the bush quiet, and everything about the atmosphere told me to slow down and just watch. It wasn’t about the action. It was about presence. And Chisomo had it.
Becoming brings that same energy into a space — a sense of silent growth, of power forming beneath the surface. It’s for those who recognise that sometimes the most transformative moments are the stillest ones.
Dazmental is a wildlife filmmaker, photographer, and storyteller dedicated to capturing the raw beauty of nature as a mirror to the human spirit. Based between Cape Town and the wild frontiers of Africa, his work is rooted in immersive, soul-led narratives that spotlight the emotion, .. Read more…
Germany
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands