Meet the South African teenager capturing award-winning wildlife images
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Skye Meaker is gaining international recognition for his beautiful images of wildlife in his home country of South Africa and beyond.
(CNN) — If you were to ask a photographer the recipe for the perfect shot, you'll likely get a list of ingredients that include time of day, lighting, framing and a dash of luck. South African wildlife photographer Skye Meaker sees things differently.
"For me, the perfect shot is one where I feel as if I'm not really there. It's one where the animal is comfortable enough to behave as if I'm not there," says Meaker. "I like to feel immersed in the moment and capture nature at its most natural."
And after countless photos, Meaker nabbed his version of the perfect shot when he was just 17 -- featuring a leopard he calls "Limpy" that he had been following for many years and holds a special place in his heart. "I've grown alongside her," he says.
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