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Michael Cohen's Image
Peering through the rain, Michael spotted a captivating site, two lions hot on the hooves of a fully-grown male giraffe. Unable to remain detached, the scene connected with Michael. ‘Something draws me to life and death struggles in nature. It’s raw and emotional and a rare privilege to witness.’
This struggle is particularly unusual. Lions rarely attack giraffes as a single kick from their long, powerful legs could prove fatal. But as the hunt drew closer, Michael saw that this giraffe had misshapen hooves. This may have affected the giraffe’s ability to run, which could have attracted the lions’ attention.
Behind the lens
Michael Cohen
USA
Michael took a photography class in college but only began pursuing wildlife photography seriously about 10 years ago. In 2016 he decided to devote himself to it full-time. He has always loved nature and believes he is lucky to have the opportunity to experience it first-hand, and see and photograph the natural beauty the world has to offer.
Image details
- Canon EOS-1D X
- 100–400mm f4.5–5.6 lens
- 1/1600 sec at f7.1
- Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa
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