Not bad for my first rodeo, right? This was my debut wildlife photography trip, where I learned two things fast: animals don’t take direction, and patience is a superpower. From zebras that refused to pose to a lion that gave me exactly one perfect reflection, this series is a beginner’s luck mix of timing, sweat, and way too many mosquito bites. But hey — at least the cheetah pretended I wasn’t there, which honestly feels about right.