Hi fellow Wildlife art lovers everywhere!

I have often wondered what inspires people to do certain things or pursue unusual career paths. Only by talking to these people or perhaps reading things about them can give you a little insight into their chosen careers.

I could now elaborate on myself, my personal details such as credentials, list my numerous awards or waffle about my life story. Instead let me, if you will, 'set the scene' for the nucleus of each photograph which then leads on to the artworks I produce and also helps explain the reasons why I pursue Wildlife art.

Have your eyes ever been caught by such an amazing, enchanting image that you feel you can barely move, let alone breathe? It is such an extraordinary feeling; it's as if all that exists in this world is this moment, this breathtaking moment. You feel any movement on your behalf will spoil this visual experience - Your chest tightens as you try to regulate your breathing, which you know is erratic. Then, all of a sudden it has gone, disappeared forever, that magical experience you have shared with an animal or bird.

Several of these moments come to mind, I remember that chest tightening feeling when I came face to face with an African Bull Elephant; the sun was just rising behind him and his skin glowed a beautiful yellow. I was completely in awe of him, his impressive size, his complete magnificence, his large tusks and his tiny inquisitive eyes. In sharp contrast I've looked into the eyes of a male gorilla in captivity, through my telescopic lens. I saw his eyes, not challenging as the elephants but absolutely soulful. Tears came down my cheeks as I recognised the hopelessness of his caged and lonely existence.

On a lighter note, I have laughed as I've fed giraffes and marvelled at their long tongue, big beautiful eyes, and sensed there gentle nature. The meerkats are also amusing to observe, they hustle and bustle about their business, inquisitive cheeky and completely hyperactive. Great social structures can also be observed from these little animals, not as complex as ours, but we are hard to beat in that regard.

Once I was frozen looking down my camera lens as a camel came closer and closer until he was out of focus. I looked up and we were face to face, he seemed to think that I was with the Ute that brought his hay, the disappointed look on his funny face was priceless. I must admit you realise you're becoming a tad obsessive when you find yourself on all fours stalking those cheeky little wrens through the grass. These birds never seem to stay still when you have a camera in tow, they dare me 'take a photo' - if you're quick enough, too bad, too slow!

All these little happenings, plus a myriad more are the reasons why I chose Wildlife art as my vocation and I feel it my obligation to record these events for people everywhere who are looking, but just don't see.

Best Regards
Angela