Marina Cano. Sentinel of the Serengeti Storms.

I have witnessed countless moments in the wild, but I will never forget the day I encountered this cheetah standing on a mound in the Serengeti, and behind, the endless plains beneath a storm-laden sky. Just beyond the frame, his injured brother, limping and vulnerable, stayed close behind. The contrast between the sentinel’s strength and his companion’s fragility turned the scene into a story of resilience, brotherhood, and survival.

I chose a dark black and white. The stormy sky adds drama, where power and vulnerability are written like verses in a XIX century poem. To me, the cheetah is a majestic creature but also and unfortunately, one of the most fragile felines in Africa.

I wish to convey the emotion I felt in that moment, the deep respect and to show the world these extraordinary animals, hoping to inspire compassion. 

Marina Cano is a Spanish wildlife photographer, with more than 25 years of photographic experience and international prestige, of which 20 have been dedicated to nature photography, where she has got extraordinary recognition in this field. In love with the African continent and committed to its conservation, she collaborates with different associations that protect and preserve threatened species.

Follow Marina on Instagram @marinacano.