The Challenging Waters of the Brazilian Pantanal
Recently, while researching countries with the highest biodiversity, I learned of the Pantanal in south-central Brazil. I was immediately intrigued. This was a very different type of safari, entirely water-based on smaller boats. This was a thrilling journey, but it pushed me outside my comfort zones, both personally and creatively. I already plan to return.
A kingfisher bird with blue and orange plumage perched on a branch amidst green foliage.
A jaguar resting among dense green foliage and vines in the wild in the Pantanal of Brazil.
A toucan with a large, colorful beak perched on tangled branches in a natural habitat along a river in the Pantanal.
A jaguar swimming in water surrounded by green aquatic plants in the Cuiaba River of the Pantanal.
A close-up of a frog hiding among green plant stems, with only its head and part of its body visible.
A jaguar lying on the ground in a riverbank setting, with a dark background and some green leaves visible on the right side.
Close-up of a jaguar resting among tall green grasses and plants in a lush natural habitat of the Pantanal.
A jaguar resting on a fallen log in a forested environment with dried leaves and tangled roots in the background.
Two leopards resting on tree branches in a dense green Pantanal forest.
A leopard resting on a tree branch amidst green leaves and branches in the Pantanal.
Sunset over a body of water with orange and pink hues, silhouettes of trees on the horizon, and a small boat visible in the distance.
A bird standing on a ledge near a wooden post outdoors, with a sandy background and some greenery visible.
A pelican standing on sandy ground with plants and bushes in the background.
A crocodile lying in shallow water near the bank covered with fallen leaves and twigs.
A small yellow and black bird perched on a thin vertical branch, with a background of green foliage.