Bond of Brothers

David Lloyd's Image

These two adult males, probably brothers, greeted and rubbed faces for 30 seconds before settling down.

Most people never have the opportunity to witness such animal sentience, and David was honoured to have experienced and captured such a moment.

Behind the lens

David Lloyd

David Lloyd

New Zealand/UK

David arrived in the UK from New Zealand for a six-month visit… 20 years later he’s still enjoying his trip. His favourite places to take photographs are Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Botswana, as well as Richmond Park in London, just a few kilometres from his home. He prefers a fine art style, and although he has a preference towards black and white, colour features strongly too in his work. David’s published two books As Long As There Are Animals and All Eyes Speak One Language.

Image details

  • Nikon D800E
  • 400mm f/2.8 lens
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