After hours of waiting, Branson spotted a male red lechwe preparing to set off through the wetlands. Using a fast shutter speed he captured a perfect action shot, the red lechwe frozen in mid-flight. The bonus for Branson was to find a visitor in the frame – an inconspicuous pied kingfisher perched on a tall blade of grass.
With powerful hind legs, these aquatic antelopes live in wetland areas in south central Africa where they move through knee-high water with long, graceful leaps. Being able to easily negotiate the deep water channels means they can quickly escape predators such as crocodiles.
South Africa
Brought up in South Africa, Branson has been taking photos with his family for many years now, starting when he was just six years old. He seizes every opportunity he can to develop his photographic skills and enjoys being in the bush with his family, spending time exploring the diverse and interesting behaviours of all the animals Africa has to offer.
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