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This stunning collection of wildlife photographs was taken and generously donated by Rwanda based photographer, Will Wilson. Not just a photographer but a fantastic fundraiser, Will recently conquered an incredible 9845km virtual journey, to cycle, walk and row the distance from Kigali, Rwanda, to UCLH. Will raised £2460 for UCLH cancer services to thank the team who treated his wife, Anna, for breast cancer. Post challenge, he has kindly agreed to display these prints across UCLH, and donated them for raffle to raise even move money!
After a career in the British military, Will moved to Rwanda in early 2021, where he pursued his passion for wildlife photography. Will has immersed himself in Rwanda’s wildlife, particularly birds, with 250 plus species found in the Kigali area and over 710 species that can be found across the country. The prize descriptions below give some insight into the awe-inspiring array of wildlife to be found, as well as Will's narrative of the work. Find out more about Will's work at https://2wsphotography.com/about/.
All proceeds from this raffle will go to UCLH Cancer Fund, directly supporting cancer services at University College London Hospitals. Help us to fund training for staff, essential medical equipment, cutting-edge research projects, and comfort for patients.
There are 17 beautiful prints to be won:
- All prints are 20 x 30cm
- All photographs are mounted and framed
- Full colour C - Type Fuji Gloss print
- Signed descriptions from Will Wilson to be included
Please note that all prizes are of equal value, the 'rankings' below are generated by the system, and all will be allocated randomly.
 1st Prize
The MatriarchMore than 100 African savannah elephants make up Akagera National Park’s two main herds. Elephants are matriarchal – each herd is led by an elder female. This is the southern herd’s matriarch. Photographed near the southern plains of Akagera National Park, Rwanda.
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 2nd Prize
The African BuffaloAfrican buffaloes are large, heavy cow-like animals. They vary greatly not only in size but in the shapes of their horns and their colouring. Both males and females have heavy, ridged horns that grow straight out from the head or curve downward and then up. The horns are formidable weapons against predators and are used when jostling for space within the herd; males use the horns in fights for dominance. Photographed on the southern plains of Akagera National Park, Rwanda.
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 3rd Prize
Breeding Male Southern BishopNormally this bird has a more subdued plumage of browns, beige and soft yellow. However, prior to the breeding season starting it moults to become this bright red, orange and black masterpiece. Common across wetlands and grasslands in Rwanda, photographed at Masaka Wetland, on the eastern outskirts of Kigali, Rwanda.
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 4th Prize
Crested BarbetsThese stunning birds are a breeding pair I was lucky to find during courtship. I watched as the male (on the right) presented food to the female, He also kept moving close to her and touch her bill with his bill. I was also able to watch and hear them duet together. Photographed in Akagera National Park, Rwanda.
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 5th Prize
The Grauer’s GorillaWhilst documenting the work of the Gorilla Doctors I travelled to eastern DRC to photograph the work of their team focused on the health of the Eastern Lowland or Grauer’s Gorilla. They are the largest of all gorilla species and are critically endangered. It was amazing to see these majestic animals in their natural habitat. Photographed in Kahuzi Biega National Park, DRC.
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 6th Prize
The GiraffeA giraffe tongue is about 18–20 inches long. Giraffes use their long tongues as a tool to eat leaves, branches, and twigs. Giraffe tongues are often deep blue-black or bluish-purple in hue. This portrait was created on the northern plains of Akagera National Park in Rwanda.
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 7th Prize
The HuddleLittle Bee-eaters, are the smallest members of the bee-eater family of birds. This huddle is comprised of young siblings that have recently fledged their nest cavity (a chamber excavated from a bank of sand or earth) and are waiting for their parents to bring them food. Whilst waiting they will watch for flying insects to pass and try their best to catch prey items on their own – often not they are not as successful as their parents yet! Photographed on edge of a fairway at the Kigali Golf Resort and Villas.
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 8th Prize
The Lilac-breasted RollerThese strikingly beautiful birds get their name from their aerial courtship displays. Adult male and females look alike, juveniles however lack the two longer tail feathers, known as streamers. Photographed in Akagera National Park, Rwanda.
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 9th Prize
The Leopard CubLeopards on the whole are solitary and often elusive. It was a complete surprise to find this cub on the edge of a track I was driving on safari. II thought I would only get a glimpse as it saw the car and moved off into the bush. I slowly drove up the track scanning the bushes and there it was! I stopped and it just sat and watched me create this photograph before moving off into the denser bush and out of sight. Photographed in Akagera National Park, Rwanda.
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 10th Prize
Malachite King Fisher compositeThe Malachite Kingfisher is a small gem-like kingfisher which inhabits freshwater systems across sub-Saharan Africa. This image consists of four photographs taken of the same bird and merged together in post processing to show its flight path. Photographed at Nyandungu Eco-Park, Kigali, Rwanda.
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 11th Prize
The Ross’s TuracoThese awesome looking birds are primarily fruit eaters and so can often be found in gardens across Kigali when the mango and avocado trees are fruiting. My young daughter calls them the primary colour birds! I photographed this turaco from the balcony of my house in Kigali, Rwanda.
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 12th Prize
The SilverbackMountain Gorillas live in family groups, and each group is led by a dominant male – the Silverback. Leadership can be lonely job, and I wanted that to come across in this portrait of a solitary yet thoughtful silverback. Photographed in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
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 13th Prize
The Dust BathLiving in wild can be hard on the skin, so adult elephants will regularly take dust baths to regulate their temperature, protect against insect bites and also protect against the harsh sunlight. Young elephants, like this one will also do it for fun! Photographed in Akagera National Park, Rwanda.
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 14th Prize
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 15th Prize
The young Lion KingThe long grass found on the edges of a savannah enable lions to blend in with their surroundings whilst they lie and wait for their prey to arrive. Photographed on the northern plains of Akagera National Park, Rwanda. The Hands of a Mountain Gorilla While living in Rwanda I have had the privilege of working with Gorilla Doctors, the wildlife veterinarians responsible for the health of the Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda, Uganda and eastern DRC. Each time I visit these awesome animals I am struck by how similar we are to them, both physically and their mannerisms. The aim of this photograph was to highlight those similarities. Photographed in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda.
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 16th Prize
Village WeaverThe Village Weaver is one of nineteen different species of weaver that live in Rwanda. They are a common sight across Rwanda because it is a bird that builds its nests in trees near to human habitations. They breed in large colonies, some colonies have more than 100 nests. The male will weave multiple nests during a breeding season to attract a mate. Each nest takes about 12-15 hours to construct. When a female arrives, the males hang and display under their nests by noisily fluttering their wings and making small display flights. Each male can have up to five mates at once, and a single male Village Weaver can have up to 20 mates in one breeding season. Photographed at Nyandungu Eco-Park in Kigali, Rwanda.
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 17th Prize
ZebrasThe stripes of a zebra are unique to each individual, much like our finger prints. They are also highly social, grouping together in large groups. The collective noun for a group of Zebras is a dazzle! Photographed in Akagera National Park, Rwanda.
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