Downpour

2024

This photograph was inspired by a couple of shoots I did for the wild horse project — the rain brought the herd to life, and added another dramatic layer to the resulting photographs. 

When I completed the project and returned to exotic species, I was excited to shoot in the rain again, and rhino seemed like a good subject — their rugged, pre-historic appearance suits the drama of a downpour.

I was aware of a heavy deluge that was due to hit us in the afternoon, and so I headed out to the field with a feeling of excitement. The rain came, along with some dramatic light — I was the only one crazy enough to be out in the rain other than the rhino, but it paid off.