Marina Cano's Image

The giraffes arrived at the waterhole after sunset, and stopped to drink alongside a black rhino.

In the fading light, only their reflected silhouettes were visible. Inspired to capture the dreamy atmosphere but avoid ‘just another sunset shot’, Marina flipped the image to show the animals the right way up, adding intrigue to the scene. Drinking at a waterhole is risky business for giraffes. Their awkward stature – front legs splayed and neck stooped – leaves them vulnerable to attack from predators. As a precaution they often drink in groups, taking turns to keep watch. Giraffes need only drink every few days, getting most of their moisture from the plants they eat.