There he stood. Suddenly, silently, among the logs. A wolf. Not in a dream or on a screen - but real. Eye to eye, within breathing distance.
The world fell silent for a moment. No rustle, no wind, just his gaze and the tension of the moment. His posture was calm, his presence anything but. No aggression, no fear. Only alertness, strength and a deep primal feeling that is hard to describe.
Wolves remain a symbol for many: of freedom, of mystery, of nature finding its place again. This moment was raw and pure. A reminder of how small we are, and how big the world around us can feel if we really look.
                                
 
                                Nature is my greatest inspiration. With my camera, I try to capture wild animals in their purest form - unadorned, with respect and wonder. Each image tells something about the animal's behaviour, strength or vulnerability. My work is an ode to the beauty of wildlife, and.. Read more…
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 Germany Barn owl among the whitethroatMarielle Van den Elshout
Barn owl among the whitethroatMarielle Van den Elshout Two red deer on a forest pathMarielle Van den Elshout
Two red deer on a forest pathMarielle Van den Elshout Magical this pack of red deer in the early morningMarielle Van den Elshout
Magical this pack of red deer in the early morningMarielle Van den Elshout A tawny owl roosting in the crevice of a treeMarielle Van den Elshout
A tawny owl roosting in the crevice of a treeMarielle Van den Elshout Curious and alert squirrel stops in the middle of the trunk.Marielle Van den Elshout
Curious and alert squirrel stops in the middle of the trunk.Marielle Van den Elshout A little owl on an old cartwheel in a meadow among the velvet weedsMarielle Van den Elshout
A little owl on an old cartwheel in a meadow among the velvet weedsMarielle Van den Elshout Greylag goose beats its wings vigorouslyMarielle Van den Elshout
Greylag goose beats its wings vigorouslyMarielle Van den Elshout Eye to eye with the buzzardMarielle Van den Elshout
Eye to eye with the buzzardMarielle Van den Elshout Meeting the wolfMarielle Van den Elshout
Meeting the wolfMarielle Van den Elshout