Cheetahs in the Snow – Silent Pursuit
Price range: $1 500.00 through $2 000.00
Cheetahs in the Snow – Silent Pursuit
"Cheetahs in the Snow: Silent Pursuit - Sutherland, South Africa" - Amid the frostbitten silence of the Hantam Karoo, a story of contrast unfolded—a predator of sun-drenched plains traced in white silence, its form emerging like myth through a veil of drifting snow. This image, part of the rare and highly coveted “Cheetahs in the Snow” series, was captured during one of the most extraordinary wildlife encounters ever witnessed in Southern Africa.
The setting: a remote stretch of mountainous Karoo near Sutherland, where temperatures drop well below freezing and time slows to the rhythm of wind and frost. Guided by Sam of Rogge Cloof Nature Reserve and accompanied by my friend Kirsten, we ventured into a snowstorm, tracking radio-collared cheetahs through a blizzard that tested every fibre of our resolve. Frost clung to camera bodies, viewfinders iced over, and autofocus blurred into abstraction. Every frame demanded stillness, trust, and the quiet power of waiting.
And yet—there they were.
Cheetahs, icons of speed and sun, now phantoms of frost, moving with silent confidence across a monochrome landscape. It was a moment beyond science and survival—a visual hymn to endurance, grace, and the beauty of the unexpected.
This image forms part of the first professional digital series of its kind. The only earlier documentation of cheetahs in snow in South Africa—captured on mobile by Vincent van der Merwe (EWT) in 2014—preceded this landmark moment. Our work was later featured in Weg!/Go! Magazine issue №192, October/November 2020, South Africa, and Kirsten’s contributions were recognised by National Geographic.
Isaiah 40:28-31
Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
The Lord is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.
He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
but those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
The verse that carried us through the storm—Isaiah 40:28–31—whispers its eternal truth across this scene:"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength... they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
This image, born of stillness and snow, reflects that very promise.
“Cheetahs in the Snow: Silent Pursuit” is not simply a photograph—it is a rare narrative of adaptation, spirit, and sacred wilderness. Captured without AI, rendered in full authenticity through light, timing, and presence, it stands as part of a once-off, signed and embossed Limited Edition print series.
For the collector who seeks more than a moment—who seeks a wilderness witness to resilience and revelation—this piece awaits.
This is a signed and embossed Limited Edition print, strictly limited to just 25 pieces, ensuring its exclusivity.
Cheetahs in the Snow – Silent Pursuit
Cheetahs in the Snow – Silent Pursuit
"Cheetahs in the Snow: Silent Pursuit - Sutherland, South Africa" - Amid the frostbitten silence of the Hantam Karoo, a story of contrast unfolded—a predator of sun-drenched plains traced in white silence, its form emerging like myth through a veil of drifting snow. This image, part of the rare and highly coveted “Cheetahs in the Snow” series, was captured during one of the most extraordinary wildlife encounters ever witnessed in Southern Africa.
The setting: a remote stretch of mountainous Karoo near Sutherland, where temperatures drop well below freezing and time slows to the rhythm of wind and frost. Guided by Sam of Rogge Cloof Nature Reserve and accompanied by my friend Kirsten, we ventured into a snowstorm, tracking radio-collared cheetahs through a blizzard that tested every fibre of our resolve. Frost clung to camera bodies, viewfinders iced over, and autofocus blurred into abstraction. Every frame demanded stillness, trust, and the quiet power of waiting.
And yet—there they were.
Cheetahs, icons of speed and sun, now phantoms of frost, moving with silent confidence across a monochrome landscape. It was a moment beyond science and survival—a visual hymn to endurance, grace, and the beauty of the unexpected.
This image forms part of the first professional digital series of its kind. The only earlier documentation of cheetahs in snow in South Africa—captured on mobile by Vincent van der Merwe (EWT) in 2014—preceded this landmark moment. Our work was later featured in Weg!/Go! Magazine issue №192, October/November 2020, South Africa, and Kirsten’s contributions were recognised by National Geographic.
Isaiah 40:28-31
Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
The Lord is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.
He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
but those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
The verse that carried us through the storm—Isaiah 40:28–31—whispers its eternal truth across this scene:"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength... they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
This image, born of stillness and snow, reflects that very promise.
“Cheetahs in the Snow: Silent Pursuit” is not simply a photograph—it is a rare narrative of adaptation, spirit, and sacred wilderness. Captured without AI, rendered in full authenticity through light, timing, and presence, it stands as part of a once-off, signed and embossed Limited Edition print series.
For the collector who seeks more than a moment—who seeks a wilderness witness to resilience and revelation—this piece awaits.
This is a signed and embossed Limited Edition print, strictly limited to just 25 pieces, ensuring its exclusivity.
Price range: $1 500.00 through $2 000.00
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Digital
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Nikon D5
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