Diane Luck Photography

05/05/2026

An early morning swimmer positioning themself in the warmth of the sunbeams.

16/12/2025

A quiet afternoon moment at the Sanctuary Hide, Zaagkuilsdrift 💗
This Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) stood so gracefully in the water, with the soft light creating the most beautiful reflection. One of those calm, unhurried moments that remind me why I love spending time behind the lens.

23/11/2025

Another lifer for me at Marievale Bird Sanctuary!
The Ruff (females are called Reeves) is a medium-sized wader that spends our summer months in southern Africa’s wetlands. They usually start arriving around August, and you’ll often spot them in cheerful little flocks, picking through the mudflats and shallow pools for tiny invertebrates. Such a treat to finally photograph one!

22/11/2025

A cold, gloomy morning at Rietvlei didn’t slow down the birdlife one bit. This little Common Sandpiper stole the show at Island View Hide.

12/11/2025

Thank you CNP Safaris this was a fantastic day at Marivale 😁📸👌🏻

A group of passionate photographers capturing the beauty of Marievale Bird Sanctuary during our recent Practical Bird Photography Workshop. 🐦📸
If you’d like to join the next workshop on 6 December, visit the Learn tab on our website and click on Workshops to secure your spot!

12/11/2025

Lessons to look deeper into the image ......... when you are busy editing photos and you realise the the true focal point lies in the zebra’s eye, the reflection reveals a glimpse of the surrounding bushveld. Captured at Dinokeng Game Reserve.

09/11/2025

A beautiful long-tailed widowbird in transition, a male shifting from his non-breeding to breeding plumage. I captured this moment at Rietvlei Nature Reserve, where the changing seasons bring out these fascinating transformations. You can already see hints of his striking black feathers and red shoulder patches starting to show through as he prepares for the breeding season.

09/11/2025

Captured in the late afternoon on an overast day at Otter Hide, Marivale Bird Sanctuary, this Greater Striped Swallow decided to stop and take a rest.

09/11/2025

The African Wattled Lapwing, best known for their yellow facial wattles with fleshy red bases, these distinctive features make them easily recognisable in their natural habitat.

09/11/2025

Three-banded plover at Ntandanyathi bird hide, Kruger National Park.