Shams Faraz Amir Photography

Shams Faraz Amir Photography Nature and wildlife Photographer. Love the bush and an avid traveler. All pics and videos are owned by me.

This view never gets old.
21/08/2026

This view never gets old.

I See You :)Lions in Kruger national park Which one do you like more and why ?
17/08/2026

I See You :)

Lions in Kruger national park

Which one do you like more and why ?

Happy world Elephant Day 🐘 Magical encounters with Africa’s gentle giants! 🇿🇦Captured in the wild, these magnificent Afr...
12/08/2026

Happy world Elephant Day

🐘 Magical encounters with Africa’s gentle giants! 🇿🇦

Captured in the wild, these magnificent African elephants are a beautiful reminder of the power, intelligence and family bonds found in nature.

📍 Various parks in South Africa

Nikon

12/08/2026

While it's chilling here in SA , had to go through my archives for some of the old landscapes of snowcapped rugged mountains across eastern south Africa.

Hope you like them.

WHEN SOUTH AFRICA TURNS WHITE… 🇿🇦❄️It may be freezing across South Africa today, but it also brought back some beautiful...
11/08/2026

WHEN SOUTH AFRICA TURNS WHITE… 🇿🇦❄️

It may be freezing across South Africa today, but it also brought back some beautiful memories from my photography archives. 📸

Looking through these old photographs reminded me that South Africa has its own incredible winter wonderland.

Snow-covered mountains, dramatic sandstone cliffs, winding mountain roads and landscapes transformed completely by winter. 🏔️❄️

These are some of my favourite snowy South African landscapes captured over the years.

There is something magical about seeing a landscape you know so well suddenly wearing a completely different coat of white. 🤍

Which South African winter landscape is your favourite?

Drop your favourite snowy destination in the comments. 👇

📸 Shams Faraz Amir Photography

🌅 When the sun says goodbye, Cape Town puts on its greatest show.There are few places on Earth where a sunset feels this...
05/08/2026

🌅 When the sun says goodbye, Cape Town puts on its greatest show.

There are few places on Earth where a sunset feels this magical. Watching the sky transform into shades of gold, orange, pink, and purple, with the iconic Table Mountain standing proudly across Table Bay, is a moment that stays with you forever. Bloubergstrand never disappoints. 🌊🏔️

Every wave, every color, and every passing second reminded me why South Africa is one of the world's most breathtaking destinations.

📍 Location: Bloubergstrand, Cape Town, South Africa

Have you ever watched a sunset here? What was your favorite part?

📷 Shams Faraz Amir
Nikon D500 and 18-140mm

🐦🤎 Perfectly camouflaged, yet impossible to overlook.This Three-banded Plover stood quietly on the earthy brown ground a...
01/08/2026

🐦🤎 Perfectly camouflaged, yet impossible to overlook.

This Three-banded Plover stood quietly on the earthy brown ground at Marievale Bird Sanctuary, blending effortlessly into its surroundings. Its subtle plumage may help it stay hidden, but the striking orange eye-ring and distinctive black breast bands make this little bird a delight to spot.

Nature has a remarkable way of proving that beauty doesn't always need bright colours—sometimes it's found in the quiet details.

📍 Marievale Bird Sanctuary, Gauteng, South Africa

Have you ever noticed how some of the smallest birds are also the easiest to miss?

The true heavyweight of the African bush. 🐃Often overshadowed by lions and elephants, the African Buffalo is one of Krug...
01/08/2026

The true heavyweight of the African bush. 🐃

Often overshadowed by lions and elephants, the African Buffalo is one of Kruger's most formidable animals. A member of Africa's iconic Big Five, these powerful giants are known for their incredible strength, unpredictable nature, and unwavering loyalty to the herd.

Watching them move silently across the savanna is a reminder that nature doesn't always need to roar to command respect.

📍 Kruger National Park, South Africa

Have you ever encountered an African Buffalo in the wild? Share your experience below! 👇

Woolley's Beach in Kalk Bay is famous for Woolley's Tidal Pool, two rock pools, shallow waters, and stunning False Bay v...
31/07/2026

Woolley's Beach in Kalk Bay is famous for Woolley's Tidal Pool, two rock pools, shallow waters, and stunning False Bay views.

30/07/2026

A Ruff (Calidris pugnax) carefully searches for food by repeatedly probing the shallow waters of Marievale Bird Sanctuary. Using its sensitive bill, this migratory shorebird detects tiny insects, worms, and other aquatic invertebrates hidden beneath the mud. Nature's precision at work!

📍 Marievale Bird Sanctuary, South Africa

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