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Peter Menner - Photographer for wildlife and nature, as well as aviation Peter Menner is a photographer from Stuttgart, Germany.

His portfolio covers a wide range with photos of aviation, nature wildlife and a lot more. Find his latest photos here or on his website https://www.mennerphoto.com. His photos are sold as GalleryPrints or for editorial usage as digital delivery.

29/10/2026

Some moments make you stop and wonder what’s going on behind those eyes.

This chimpanzee was lying back on the forest floor, completely relaxed, one hand resting against its lips while its eyes wandered upward. It stayed like that for a while, calm and quiet, as if lost in thought. In black and white, every detail comes through: the deep wrinkles around the eyes, the grey hairs on the chin, and the long fingers with their worn nails.

Chimpanzees are remarkably self-aware animals. They’re among the few species known to recognise themselves in a mirror, and they show a wide range of facial expressions and gestures that they use to communicate with each other. Between foraging and social activity, they also take long rest breaks during the day, just like this one.

Here’s the real talk: it’s tempting to read human thoughts into a moment like this, and we should be careful with that. But knowing how intelligent and aware chimpanzees are, it’s hard not to feel a deep connection when you look into a face like this.

What do you think was on this chimpanzee’s mind? 👇

28/10/2026

Two birds, one frame, and only one of them in focus.

The pied kingfisher in front sat on a thin, bending stem, its crest raised and its long bill pointing out over the grass. Just behind it, a second kingfisher perched on its own stem, completely blurred into the soft greens and yellow flowers. I placed the focus on the front bird on purpose. The second one adds depth and a little story without stealing the attention.

Pied kingfishers are very social birds, and their family life is fascinating. They nest in burrows they dig into riverbanks, and they often breed cooperatively. That means helpers, usually young birds from earlier broods, assist the parents by bringing food to the chicks. A real team effort.

Here’s the real talk: you don’t need the rarest species to make a strong image. Common birds photographed with care, good light and a clean background can be just as special.

Who do you think the bird in the background is: partner, sibling or rival? 👇

27/10/2026

A few days ago I shared the story of a pangolin rescued from poachers. Here’s the next chapter.

At the rescue center, this pangolin is getting ready for life back in the wild, and part of that means relearning how to move, climb and search for food on its own. In this moment it was climbing through the branches, its scaly tail wrapped tightly around a branch while its nose explored the leaves for ants.

Many people picture pangolins as ground dwellers, but some species are excellent climbers. Their tails are prehensile, which means they can grip branches almost like an extra hand. Combined with strong claws, this lets them move surprisingly well through trees and bushes. Watching it climb so confidently was one of those moments that gave me real hope.

Here’s the real talk: every pangolin that makes it back to the wild is a victory, but rescue alone isn’t enough. As long as there’s demand for pangolin scales and meat, poaching will continue. Awareness is where change starts, and that’s why I share these stories.

Would you like to see more updates from this pangolin’s journey back to the wild? 👇

$Some moments last only a fraction of a second, and that’s exactly why I love chasing them.This pied kingfisher flew low ...$

26/10/2026

Some moments last only a fraction of a second, and that’s exactly why I love chasing them.

This pied kingfisher flew low over the calm water, so low that its reflection followed it almost wing to wing. The water was smooth enough to mirror the black-and-white pattern of its wings, while the soft blue and grey tones of the surface give the whole scene a calm, almost painted feel.

Pied kingfishers are true fishing specialists. They hunt over open water, and they’re even able to swallow small prey in flight without returning to a perch first. That makes them one of the most fun, and most challenging, birds to photograph on the water.

Here’s the real talk: a sharp flight shot with a clean reflection doesn’t happen by luck alone. It takes patience, a lot of tracking practice and many frames that end up in the bin. But when it works, it’s pure joy.

Do you prefer birds in flight or calm portraits? 👇

25/10/2026

Few birds look as if they belong to another era. The shoebill is one of them.

I photographed this one from a low angle, with blurred papyrus heads in the background and the light falling right onto its head. In black and white, the bird almost turns into a sculpture. The massive bill with its cracks and textures looks like old weathered stone, and the pale eye cuts straight through the darkness.

Shoebills are masters of patience. They can stand motionless in shallow swamps for long stretches of time, waiting for prey to come within reach. They’re also surprisingly quiet birds. Instead of calling, they often communicate by clattering their huge bills together.

And here’s something many people don’t know: despite looking like a stork, scientists consider pelicans to be among its closest relatives.

Here’s the real talk: shoebills depend on large, intact papyrus swamps. When those wetlands disappear, so does the shoebill. Seeing one in the wild is a privilege, and it’s a reminder of how much these habitats are worth protecting.

Color or black and white: which version of the shoebill do you like better? 👇

24/10/2026

Sometimes you don’t need to see the whole face to feel the connection.

In this image you only see part of a chimpanzee: the lips, a grey-flecked chin, and a hand held up in the light. The fingers are slightly curled, and every wrinkle, every knuckle and every line in the palm is visible. It looks so familiar that you almost forget you’re looking at a wild animal.

That’s no coincidence. Chimpanzees, together with bonobos, are our closest living relatives. Their hands are remarkably similar to ours, with an opposable thumb, fingernails and even unique fingerprints. They use those hands to groom each other, build nests, pick food and even make and use simple tools, like sticks to fish termites out of their mounds.

I chose to crop in tight and let the dark fur melt into the shadows. The soft green of the forest in the background lets the hand and face stand out like a quiet painting.

23/10/2026

The silverback is passing me very close. What an impessive moment...

22/10/2026

In the tall grass of the swamp, patience is everything.

This egret was out foraging, wading slowly through the dense grass, its long neck stretched forward and its eyes fixed on the ground in front of it. Every step is careful and almost silent. Egrets hunt by stealth: they move slowly or stand completely still, then strike lightning-fast with their sharp bill to catch fish, frogs, insects or other small animals.

For this shot I got as low as I could and photographed through the grass. The blades in the foreground blur into a soft green veil, so the frame shows the bird the way its prey might see it: a white head and a sharp yellow bill coming straight toward you out of the green.

Here’s the real talk: wetlands like these are some of the richest habitats on Earth, but they’re also among the most threatened. Without swamps, there’s no hunting ground for birds like this one.

Have you ever watched a heron or egret hunt? How long did you manage to wait for the strike? 👇

21/10/2026

In the forest, you rarely get a clear view. And sometimes that’s exactly what makes the image.

This chimpanzee sat high on a thick branch, calm and relaxed, gazing up and out over the canopy. Around him was the forest itself: dark leaves in the foreground, branches crossing the frame, and bright gaps where the light broke through. Without planning it, the forest built the perfect frame around him.

I shot through the foliage on purpose. The blurred leaves in front of the lens create depth and give you the feeling of standing there yourself, peeking through the green to catch a glimpse of him. Black and white turns the scene into pure light and shadow, and he sits right where the light falls.

Chimpanzees spend a large part of their lives in the trees. They feed there, rest there, and every evening they build fresh sleeping nests out of branches and leaves high above the ground. Seeing one sit up there so peacefully shows how much the forest really is their home.

Here’s the real talk: without these forests, there are no chimpanzees. Protecting their habitat is the most important thing we can do for them.

What do you think was going through his mind in this moment? 👇

20/10/2026

Some mornings feel like a pencil drawing.

Mist hung over the water. Out of the stillness rose this small papyrus island, with its stems bent and crossed and the round, shaggy heads pointing in every direction. Perched on top were two pied kingfishers, one on the highest stem and one a little lower, both scanning the water for their next fish.

I chose a high-key black-and-white look on purpose. The pied kingfisher is a black-and-white bird anyway, so in this style it fits perfectly into the graphic lines of the papyrus. Without colour, the scene becomes pure shape, rhythm and calm.

A fun fact: you can tell male and female pied kingfishers apart by their chest bands. Males have two black bands across the chest, while females have a single, often broken band.

Here’s the real talk: the birds are tiny in this frame, and that’s the point. Sometimes the habitat is the story, and the animals are just the finishing touch.

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