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Embers in the Mist

In the highlands of the Maluti-Drakensberg conservation area, the Devil’s Knuckles glow with fiery light, their reflection echoed in still tarns below. Morning mist drifts softly across the grasslands, cloaking the scene in silence as flame and fog briefly meet.

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Color Photography Contest

2025

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Landscapes

Non Professional

Embers in the Mist

In the highlands of the Maluti-Drakensberg conservation area, the Devil’s Knuckles glow with fiery light, their reflection echoed in still tarns below. Morning mist drifts softly across the grasslands, cloaking the scene in silence as flame and fog briefly meet.

About Artist

Isabell Kiener-Govender

I’m a German amateur photographer working in development cooperation, which has taken me across several African countries over the years. I’ve always held a deep passion for nature conservation—and along the way developed a passion for capturing the beauty of wild places through photography. Mainly self-taught, I’ve learned through online courses, a handful of workshops, and countless hours out in the field. My love for hiking naturally led me to combine photography with early-morning or afternoon adventures, chasing the light of sunrise and the quiet magic of sunset. For me, few moments compare to watching the world wake from a mountaintop, camera in hand.

Isabell Kiener-Govender

Photographic Areas of Focus

Abstract, Astro, Fine Art, Landscapes, Nature, Wildlife

Location

South Africa

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