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Midnight hunters

This image was taken from an underground hide in Kenya after midnight. I could scarcely believe my eyes as not one, but six lions materialised from the darkness. They drank their fill from the waterhole before disappearing once more into the darkness of night to continue their hunt.

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Photographer of the Year Contest

2025

Bronze

Wildlife

Professional

Midnight hunters

This image was taken from an underground hide in Kenya after midnight. I could scarcely believe my eyes as not one, but six lions materialised from the darkness. They drank their fill from the waterhole before disappearing once more into the darkness of night to continue their hunt.

About Artist

WAYNE SORENSEN

Wayne Sorensen is a landscape and wildlife photographer dedicated to capturing fine art images from around the world. A classically trained artist, his photos are often described as painterly, which is testimony to his unique artistic approach to create the perfect image. His passion for new discoveries takes him across the globe, searching for subjects that go beyond the postcard. Whether it’s Antarctica, the local beach or brown bears in Siberia, his photos inspire an emotional connection by giving the viewer a true sense of what it was like to be there.

WAYNE SORENSEN

Photographic Areas of Focus

Abstract, Aerial, Landscapes, Landscapes, Travel, Wildlife

Location

Australia

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