Maternal Power, Etosha, Namibia. Wildlife photograph by Anthony Mazza, finalist in the Shoot The Frame Wildlife photography award, August 2024

Finalist Wildlife · August 2024

Maternal Power

Every photo is a story, a moment frozen in time that evokes emotions. To capture a unique scene, one must immerse oneself in the stillness of nature, listen to its subtle whispers, and carefully observe the movements of the animals. During my trip to Namibia, I was searching for that perfect moment, an animal scene to immortalize. After a day without spotting any elephants, disappointment began to set in, but hope remained. Then, at an unexpected moment, a herd appeared before me. With my telephoto lens always at the ready, I managed to capture the delicate textures of the elephant's skin, evoking sensations so vivid you can almost feel them. This tender moment, where a young elephant nestles under its mother’s protective embrace, has the power to revive memories, taking us back to the innocence of our own childhood...