STORY
The light was falling fast over the dry African plains when this hyena appeared: silent, alert, and completely unbothered by my presence. I was positioned low near a riverbed, watching the horizon change colour, when he stepped into view like he owned the scene. There’s a quiet confidence in these animals that’s often overlooked. They're not just scavengers, they’re skilled hunters, tacticians, and deeply social creatures. What caught my eye wasn’t just his posture, but the way the soft amber light wrapped around his frame, catching the dust in the air. It gave the whole scene a cinematic stillness. He paused, scanned the air, and held my gaze for just long enough. Then he turned and vanished into the scrub. One moment, perfectly held.