If looks could kill
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Title: If looks could kill
Small: Unframed: 111cm x 138cm / Framed 143cm x 170cm
Large: Unframed 148cm x 180cm / Framed 180cm x 212cm
Archival Pigment Print
Limited edition of 10 prints for each size, signed by the Artist and delivered with a certificate of Authenticity.
Polar bears are among the few animals on Earth known to see humans as potential prey — a sobering truth that never leaves your mind when you find yourself in their presence. On this day, I faced one directly, camera in hand, water separating us — the only barrier between safety and danger.
He stared straight at me, motionless, his dark eyes fixed and unreadable. There was intent there — calm, deadly, deliberate. No display of aggression, no roar, no rush. Just the quiet assurance of an apex predator who knows exactly what he is capable of.
Through the lens, I felt both awe and unease. He was magnificent — immense, primal, and beautiful beyond words — yet his gaze carried something that went deeper than instinct. It was pure control, pure power.
To be close enough to feel that, yet distant enough to survive it, is an experience impossible to forget.
About Marlon,
Marlon du Toit is an acclaimed South African wildlife photographer, respected conservationist, and leading voice in wildlife tourism. He has recently joined Scapegoat Gallery in Johannesburg, where his celebrated photography is presented alongside works by internationally acclaimed artists.
With nearly two decades of experience in adventure, Marlon is a passionate explorer, memory keeper, and expedition guide. Inspired by his father’s love for wildlife photography and driven by his own enduring connection to nature, he has carried a camera as his constant companion throughout his journey. His photography captures not only the breathtaking beauty of the wild, but also the profound relationship between people and the natural world.
Marlon’s work has reached international audiences, featured on award-winning television programs including The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, NBC’s Today Show, and The Martha Stewart Show, as well as in leading publications such as National Geographic.
Through his exclusive safari and travel experiences, Marlon shares his deep reverence for wildlife with guests in the field and a growing global audience online. By combining his expertise as an expedition guide, photographer, and conservation advocate, he creates transformative encounters with nature that leave a lasting impact.
His collaborations with global brands such as Panerai, Sony Alpha, and Swarovski Optik reflect his commitment to excellence documenting adventure.
Selected works by Marlon du Toit will be on exhibition at Scapegoat Gallery from October 2025.