Shadow Hunter

Marlon du Toit

Title: Shadow Hunter

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.

Jaguars are pure masters of their environment — apex predators perfectly attuned to every sound, movement, and shadow. They roam across much of South America, yet none grow larger or more confident than those found in Brazil’s Pantanal. Here, they rule both land and water, hunting with silent precision, capable of taking down formidable prey such as caiman and giant river otters.

By swimming the narrow river channels, they become part of the landscape — eyes just above the surface, muscles coiled beneath, invisible until the final strike. They are the embodiment of patience, of raw, focused intent.

To photograph a jaguar well, you must meet it eye-to-eye. It’s in that fleeting connection that you feel its presence — the intelligence, the calm aggression, the quiet certainty of a hunter who knows its place at the top. In that moment, the river fades away, the light softens, and all that remains is the cat and the will to survive.

This image captures that balance — beauty and danger, stillness and movement, life and death — distilled into the amber eyes of the Pantanal’s true sovereign.

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.