A single hippo rests in a shrinking lagoon, surrounded by aged trees and textured reflections dancing on the water’s surface. The light is soft, the mood peaceful — a quiet pause as the dry season begins to settle over the Luangwa Valley.
At first glance, it’s a serene landscape. But this calm won’t last forever. As water disappears and lagoons dry out, hippos face growing pressure — less space, more competition, and rising tension among bulls fighting for dominance.
This photograph was taken in a transitional moment — between seasons, between certainty and survival. The lone figure in the water carries a kind of still resilience, symbolic of what’s to come.
In any interior, Before the Thirst brings a sense of space, solitude, and underlying strength. It speaks to the cycles of nature, the beauty of quiet, and the challenges that follow.
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…
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