Eyes of a Huntress

Marlon du Toit

Title: Eyes of a Huntress

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.

When jaguars hunt, they become shadows of precision. In the Pantanal, they turn the water to their advantage, masking their immense power beneath the surface. Some of these cats weigh as much as 150 kilograms, yet in the river they move with ghost-like ease, gliding toward unsuspecting prey such as caiman and capybara. Only the eyes, and sometimes the faint curve of a head, betray their presence before the inevitable strike.

To capture such a moment demands patience, instinct, and a willingness to get uncomfortably close. From a small boat, surrounded by swirling currents, I lean over the water with my camera, dipping the lens just above the surface. It’s risky — both for the gear and for me — but it’s the only way to achieve that true eye-level perspective.

Through that lens, everything changes. The world narrows to the jaguar’s eyes — cold focus, quiet calculation, raw purpose. In that instant, the photograph becomes more than a picture; it becomes an encounter.

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.