Solifugid eating a large grasshopper Metal Print

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This solifugid was really hungry, it ate several insects in front of me, cutting them into pieces and crushing to extract the body-juices. It devoured a large grasshopper cutting off its head first. After a couple of minutes a chewed mass remained. Can you imagine if this creature was larger and hunting humans?

For the last 27 years I have been living and working in Botswana, Africa. Since my school years I was always interested in taking pictures or filming, especially related to nature. Today most of my images document the incredible wilderness and wildlife of Botswana. I have been documenting the traditional life and the culture of the People of Botswana as well, especially the San and Hambukushu People. I like to experiment with HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography (but not overdoing it, mostly for the sake of improving the image; and with macro of small creatures. Sometimes I paint and do some graphics or write music. Some of my friends advised me to share my photographs with the rest of the world via internet. I am involved in the safari...