The attempt to sabotage a photographer’s chances ended up creating the most memorable image of his career.
Everyone at the regional zoo photography competition knew he was the favorite. Year after year, his elephant photographs stood out, and he had earned a reputation for being one of the friendliest people there, always gracious even when others hoped someone else would finally take the top prize.
So when a zoo insider quietly helped a competing friend, they thought they had found the perfect way to stop him. He was assigned the worst elephant viewing slot of the day, a time when the elephants were usually resting and inactive. Since his winning images often showcased their strength, movement, and personality, it seemed like a guaranteed disadvantage. He realized exactly what was happening, but instead of arguing or complaining, he simply picked up his camera and headed in as if nothing had changed.
When he arrived, he found an elephant peacefully resting among a pile of old tires, completely still, with a small butterfly perched on its trunk. Rather than trying to force a dramatic shot, he patiently waited. Moments later, the elephant opened its eyes and awkwardly crossed them to look at the butterfly sitting inches from its face.
The result was one of the funniest and most unexpected wildlife photographs anyone at the event had ever seen. 😂
The image went on to win the competition and quickly spread far beyond it, becoming a reminder that sometimes the obstacle meant to hold you back ends up leading directly to your greatest opportunity.
The local government election in Joburg are between the ANC and DA.
These are the 2 biggest parties in the municipality. People have a choice to either vote for DA or ANC
We cannot afford to waste our votes with parties that will get 1 or 2 seats.
I will be voting DA 💙
From this Federal Congress 2026, I can’t lie… I’m starting to see things differently...
DA is the most diverse party in South Africa right now.. Take a look at Audience you’ve got Black, White, Indian, Coloured… a real mix that actually looks like the country 🇿🇦
For many years we’ve heard one narrative, but visuals don’t lie.
Representation isn’t just about slogans, it’s about who is actually in that room.
Whether you agree with their politics or not… this is what a "rainbow nation" is supposed to look like🤔