These incredibly beautiful mother-and-baby animal photos have a heartbreaking story behind them
American wildlife photographer Suzi Eszerthas tells us all about her remarkable career, and the challenges women have to face in the field The post These incredibly beautiful mother-and-baby animal photos have a heartbreaking story behind them appeared first on Amateur Photographer .
Suzi Eszterhas, an American wildlife photographer, has captured breathtaking photographs of mother and baby animals, but her journey has not been without danger. While working in Kenya, she was falsely accused of poaching a cheetah cub and faced intoxicated rangers trying to arrest her. She managed to escape and fled to a tourist lodge, where she was hidden in a bedroom.
Eszterhas has also been the victim of a similar incident in Greece, where she was bundled into a car and had to fight her way out. These harrowing experiences taught her valuable lessons about staying safe as a female photographer, including being street-smart and cautious.
Eszterhas, the subject of a new documentary film called My Wild Life, has faced sexism and sexual harassment in the male-dominated field of wildlife photography. Despite the challenges, she persevered and eventually became a successful photographer. She attributes some of the male dominance in the industry to the competitiveness of the field, as well as the fact that women are generally less competitive than men.
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