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Framing The Untamed | Wildlife Images by Christine Dorrestein @framingtheuntamed.bsky.social · 1d

2026 Wyoming Wildlife 2026 Calendar honorable mention! There were 1,551 submissions and 18 winners (12 calendar photos/6 honorable mentions). These are beautiful calendars produced by Wyoming Game & Fish. Order yours today at wyomingwildlife.secure.darwin.cx/J5N6CALW and support Wyoming wildlife.

Framing The Untamed | Wildlife Images by Christine Dorrestein @framingtheuntamed.bsky.social · 2d

🌸Pink Pony Club🌸
Back to one of my favorite locales to shoot. How lucky to see Roseate Spoonbills still hanging around! Unusual looking, but so beautiful with their pink feathers. Hope a few of them decide to stay for the winter.
📍Jekyll Island, Georgia.
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Framing The Untamed | Wildlife Images by Christine Dorrestein @framingtheuntamed.bsky.social · 3d

Happy Halloween! 🎃👻

Framing The Untamed | Wildlife Images by Christine Dorrestein @framingtheuntamed.bsky.social · 5d

So honored to be featured in the Share The View Nature Photography Contest video recognizing the talented women who had photos selected in the top 250 for the 2024 Share the View contest. youtu.be/D7_wwfr7yxQ

Women Photographers Featured in the Top 250 Images

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Framing The Untamed | Wildlife Images by Christine Dorrestein @framingtheuntamed.bsky.social · 7d

✨Lower Zambezi Leopard Queens. 🐆👸
While these ladies are all related, there are no family get togethers! Meet the Leopard Queens of Lower Zambezi—Old Mondoro female, the aging Queen, and her daughter and granddaughter, Mai and Scar.
📍Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia, September 2025.

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Framing The Untamed | Wildlife Images by Christine Dorrestein @framingtheuntamed.bsky.social · 9d

Nothing like a back-pull to force you to run through photos from your photographic safari! Couldn’t resist processing these elephants in the golden hour. 🧡🐘
📍Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia, September 22, 2025
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Framing The Untamed | Wildlife Images by Christine Dorrestein @framingtheuntamed.bsky.social · 13d

✨ The Untamed Dispatch, Issue No. 2 just hit inboxes!

Inside this issue, I share moments, insights, upcoming exhibitions, and hopefully a little inspiration from behind the lens.
If that sounds like something you’d enjoy or you’re curious about, you can subscribe here 👉 mailchi.mp/7a86ffb8606c...

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Framing The Untamed | Wildlife Images by Christine Dorrestein @framingtheuntamed.bsky.social · 22d

📷7th Annual GNPA-OIWC Photo Contest.
Incredibly honored to have “Exploring” selected as the Tier 1 First Place winner in the Coastal Wildscapes category and “Simplicity” as the third place winner! Many thanks to the Coastal Chapter of the GNPA for sponsoring this photo contest.

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Framing The Untamed | Wildlife Images by Christine Dorrestein @framingtheuntamed.bsky.social · Oct 4

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Framing The Untamed | Wildlife Images by Christine Dorrestein @framingtheuntamed.bsky.social · Oct 1

So many photos, so many memories—here are a few from South Luangwa 📸🌿🐆 🐘🦅
📍 South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. September 2025.
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[Settings and Gear]
Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S, Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
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Framing The Untamed | Wildlife Images by Christine Dorrestein @framingtheuntamed.bsky.social · Oct 1

So many photos, so many memories—here are a few from South Luangwa 📸🌿🐆 🐘🦅
📍 South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. September 2025.
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[Settings and Gear]
Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S, Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
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Framing The Untamed | Wildlife Images by Christine Dorrestein @framingtheuntamed.bsky.social · Sep 15

Who thinks this is a good idea?!
The ultimate chew toy—Mom’s tail! She’s patient…for now. 🦁
📍 Mala Mala Game Reserve, South Africa. May 19, 2025.

[Settings and Gear]
Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
1/2000 sec. at f/8.0, ISO 4500, 560mm
©2025, Framing The Untamed, LLC
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Framing The Untamed | Wildlife Images by Christine Dorrestein @framingtheuntamed.bsky.social · Sep 14

What awaits when I get to Africa?!
Moments that will forever be etched in my memory! 🐆
In a place where every day feels like a discovery, Africa reminds you that anything can happen.
Coming for it!! Stay tuned—adventures unfolding soon!!✨
📍 Mala Mala Game Reserve, South Africa. May 20, 2025.

Framing The Untamed | Wildlife Images by Christine Dorrestein @framingtheuntamed.bsky.social · Sep 8

✨ The first issue of The Untamed Dispatch has been published! You can read it and subscribe here 👉 mailchi.mp/a2e65685f844...
I’m excited and a little nervous to start this journey, but my goal is simple: to create something useful, thoughtful, and worth your time. Thanks for tuning in!

Framing The Untamed | Wildlife Images by Christine Dorrestein @framingtheuntamed.bsky.social · Aug 31

Testing some new gear for my upcoming trip back to Africa. 🙌🏻. #tiltamax #sennheiser #nikonz9 #nikkorz400mmf28tcvrs #gitzotripod #wimberleygimballhead

Framing The Untamed | Wildlife Images by Christine Dorrestein @framingtheuntamed.bsky.social · Aug 28

What keeps a rhino free of ticks and parasites? The Redbilled Oxpecker. The oxpecker picks off ticks and pests while the rhino gets a much-needed cleaning service. Teamwork in nature. 📍 Sabi Sabi Game Reserve, South Africa. May 15, 2025. #savetherhino

Framing The Untamed | Wildlife Images by Christine Dorrestein @framingtheuntamed.bsky.social · Aug 27

What makes the leopard such a skilled hunter? Patience, silence, and perfect timing. 🐾 A leopard on the prowl is nature’s definition of power in patience. A predator carved in muscle and instinct. 💪 🐆. What do you think it sees?" 👀
📍 Sabi Sabi Game Reserve, South Africa. May 16, 2025.

Framing The Untamed | Wildlife Images by Christine Dorrestein @framingtheuntamed.bsky.social · Aug 27

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Framing The Untamed | Wildlife Images by Christine Dorrestein @framingtheuntamed.bsky.social · Aug 12

🐘Today is World Elephant Day!🐘
Join me in celebrating the largest land animals on Earth and some of the most intelligent, empathetic, & socially complex beings in the animal kingdom. Elephant numbers are dwindling and we need to start making real efforts to protect these amazing animals.

Framing The Untamed | Wildlife Images by Christine Dorrestein @framingtheuntamed.bsky.social · Aug 10

Lions—Once roaming across Africa, lions now occupy less than 10% of their historic range. Protecting lions means protecting our wild places. Join me in 🌍Supporting conservation organizations 🗣Spreading awareness 💚Protecting habitats
Because the wild is only truly wild, if the lion still walks there.

Framing The Untamed | Wildlife Images by Christine Dorrestein @framingtheuntamed.bsky.social · Aug 6

✨Is there anything cuter than a leopard cub sitting in a tree?! 🐆 Mom eventually went off to hunt, but the cub stayed--safe in the cradle of the tree.
📍 Sabi Sabi Game Reserve, South Africa. May 16, 2025.
📷 Nikon Z9
🔭 Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
1/1600 sec. at f/4.5, ISO 1100, 400smm

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Framing The Untamed | Wildlife Images by Christine Dorrestein @framingtheuntamed.bsky.social · Aug 3

✨Coming Soon!
Am busy building something exciting! Here’s a sneak peek. Stay tuned!

Framing The Untamed | Wildlife Images by Christine Dorrestein @framingtheuntamed.bsky.social · Jul 18

What’s got this leopard’s attention? She was transfixed by something above-I have to admit, I was so focused on her that I didn’t look up to see! Maybe she thought her missing cub was above her in a tree. Cool moment and was happy to be there!
📍 Mala Mala Game Reserve, South Africa. May 19, 2025.

Framing The Untamed | Wildlife Images by Christine Dorrestein @framingtheuntamed.bsky.social · Jul 14

How would you feel seeing a leopard walking down a road?!🐆. Nature doesn't announce itself. It just shows up-and if you're lucky, you're there to see it. Still trying to process it.
📍 Sabi Sands, South Africa. May 15, 2025.
📷 Nikon Z9
🔭 Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
1/1000 sec at f/4.0 ISO 140, 560mm

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Framing The Untamed | Wildlife Images by Christine Dorrestein @framingtheuntamed.bsky.social · Jul 9

🌟Leopards. There’s just something about them that can stir your soul. One thing’s for sure – leopards leave a lasting impression. 🐆. I’m forever spoiled. I see them in every tree and when I close my eyes. Can’t wait to get back and make it real life.
📍 Sabie Park, South Africa. May 15, 2025.