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The Heir to the Throne

This is Waka, the 15-year old black back, and, with any luck, the future silverback of his family. Waka is a good-natured, calm and gentle male. He showed no stress while I was following him closely. After giving me this inquisitive and well-meaning look, was reassured enough to eat.

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Black & White Photo Contest

2025

Nominee

Wildlife

Non Professional

The Heir to the Throne

This is Waka, the 15-year old black back, and, with any luck, the future silverback of his family. Waka is a good-natured, calm and gentle male. He showed no stress while I was following him closely. After giving me this inquisitive and well-meaning look, was reassured enough to eat.

About Artist

Turgay Uzer

Quite soon after my birth in 1952 I started in film photography and have now progressed to digital mirrorless. After graduating from Harvard I taught physics at Atlanta's Georgia Tech from which I retired to devote myself to travel and photography. My favorite travel destinations are Zambia's South Luangwa, Botswana's Okavango Delta, Brazil's Pantanal, and South Georgia Island . My favorite animals subjects are big cats and wild dogs. I favor animal-in-habitat images as well as close-up portraits with eye contact - not an easy task since eye contact with wild animals tends to be fleeting.

Turgay Uzer

Photographic Areas of Focus

Nature, Travel, Wildlife

Location

United States of America

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