TITLE: A New Dawn

Rhinos are among the most critically endangered wildlife species in the world, with the white and black rhinos being the only species left in the wild in Africa. While national parks in South Africa did exemplary work in bringing both species (especially the white) back to sizeable numbers, of late the country has witnessed an alarming spike in poaching. In this context, a few reserves in Kenya like the Solio Game Reserve (where this series was photographed) offer both species a new dawn with their admirable conservation efforts.

This series includes both species of rhino, photographed over a number of days at Solio and includes a mix of 3 portraits that show us their magnificence and 2 wider shots. The first of the wider shots is of a group of rhinos that struck a pose that an art director for Vogue or Vanity Fair couldn't better. The second is of a rhino silhouetted against Mt. Kenya, the country's largest peak.

AUTHOR: Preeti and Prashant Chacko (India)

We are amateur photographers with a particular interest in interpreting wildlife and nature in black and white. Photographing the earth's wild spaces fills us with joy, awe and endless positive emotion. We hope to kindle that spirit in others through our photos. We are Indians based in Dubai.