Riznad Photography

Riznad Photography Wildlife and Nature Photographer based in Sri Lanka also a Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK)

Fur balls
11/06/2026

Fur balls

At Yala, ages ago YM44 - Jerry Boy (One of the cubs from the 2nd litter of Queen Jeena YF01)
14/05/2026

At Yala, ages ago YM44 - Jerry Boy (One of the cubs from the 2nd litter of Queen Jeena YF01)

Happy Sinhala & Tamil New Year to everyone celebrating!In the wild, protection is more than instinct; it’s backed by fas...
12/04/2026

Happy Sinhala & Tamil New Year to everyone celebrating!

In the wild, protection is more than instinct; it’s backed by fascinating biology. In species like the spotted hyena, females are dominant and lead highly structured clans. Research shows that mothers invest heavily in their cubs: they nurse them with exceptionally nutrient-rich milk (one of the highest protein and fat contents among land carnivores), defend them aggressively from predators and even other hyenas, and often raise them in communal dens where multiple adults help keep watch.

Cubs are also born relatively well-developed, with open eyes and even small teeth; traits that reflect both early competition and the need for rapid survival. Despite this, mortality rates can be high, which is why such intense maternal protection is crucial.

Masai Mara, Kenya 2025

Happy Sinhala & Tamil New Year to everyone celebrating!In the wild, protection is more than instinct; it’s backed by fas...
12/04/2026

Happy Sinhala & Tamil New Year to everyone celebrating!

In the wild, protection is more than instinct; it’s backed by fascinating biology. In species like the spotted hyena, females are dominant and lead highly structured clans. Research shows that mothers invest heavily in their cubs: they nurse them with exceptionally nutrient-rich milk (one of the highest protein and fat contents among land carnivores), defend them aggressively from predators and even other hyenas, and often raise them in communal dens where multiple adults help keep watch.

Cubs are also born relatively well-developed, with open eyes and even small teeth; traits that reflect both early competition and the need for rapid survival. Despite this, mortality rates can be high, which is why such intense maternal protection is crucial.

Masai Mara, Kenya 2025

Striking black-and-white portrait of a zebra in Masai Mara, showcasing its unique stripes and calm, direct gaze.
07/04/2026

Striking black-and-white portrait of a zebra in Masai Mara, showcasing its unique stripes and calm, direct gaze.

A Sri Lankan leopard captured in frame
23/03/2026

A Sri Lankan leopard captured in frame

In the shadow of Luluka, a legacy grows.Strength in his blood. Curiosity in his eyes. The Mara has a new story to tell. ...
17/03/2026

In the shadow of Luluka, a legacy grows.

Strength in his blood. Curiosity in his eyes. The Mara has a new story to tell.

The ApproachIn the Masai Mara, I was experimenting with a super low-angle perspective using my Nikon Z9 and a 70–200mm f...
10/03/2026

The Approach

In the Masai Mara, I was experimenting with a super low-angle perspective using my Nikon Z9 and a 70–200mm f/2.8, composing through the flipped rear LCD. Just a few feet away, this magnificent male lion was feeding on a buffalo kill. Then, in a moment I will never forget, he approached our safari vehicle for shelter. I only realized how close he was when I sensed his presence beside us. That instant sent a chill through me.

What started as a technical experiment became a heart-stopping encounter with one of Africa’s most powerful predators.

The Unseen HalfOften feared, rarely understood, and always essential to the rhythm of the wild.
28/02/2026

The Unseen Half

Often feared, rarely understood, and always essential to the rhythm of the wild.

A ring-tailed civet on the move after a successful hunt, carrying a Mayor’s Spiny Mouse (an endemic species of rodent re...
18/02/2026

A ring-tailed civet on the move after a successful hunt, carrying a Mayor’s Spiny Mouse (an endemic species of rodent restricted to the southwestern rainforest of Sri Lanka).

We captured this just after departing on our very first safari from the Thalgasmankada DWC Bungalow. A simple reminder that Yala can surprise you in so many ways. And it’s only a hint of what the park holds, Yala has many more rare gems like this waiting to be shown.

SONY Alpha a1 II + Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS

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