Untamed Alchemy

By Belinda du Plessis

Magical moments captured in the South African Bush

Against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving global pandemic with unprecedented travel restrictions, Bella du Plessis, a freelance photographer with a strong fascination for nature and wildlife, took up a personal challenge. She combined her love for capturing unforgettable moments with the opportunity to immerse herself into the spectacular wildlife of her home country, South Africa. The result was the creation of this gorgeous work, Untamed Alchemy.

This coffee table book is a tribute to the incredible wildlife of South Africa, a culmination of images that revealed themselves on Bella’s journey towards inner peace in a time filled with uncertainty and noise. Untamed Alchemy not only enthuses but also uplifts the reader, as aside from spectacular images, it is filled with inspirational quotes from ordinary individuals across the world who accomplished extraordinary things in all walks of life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Belinda du Plessis
• Release date: Dec 2, 2021
• ISBN: 9781005776435

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ferocious

/fəˈrəʊʃəs/

adjective

agely fierce, cruel, or violent.

a ferocious beast

If you hang around the barbershop long enough, sooner or later you’re going to get a haircut.

- Denzel Washington,

American actor, director and producer

Even in the most beautiful music there are some silences, which are there so we can witness the importance of silence.

- Andrea Bocelli,

Italian tenor

Keep your face always toward the sunshine —and shadows will fall behind you.

- Walt Whitman,

American poet and journalist

Do not fall into the trap — the entitlement trap — of feeling like you’re a victim. You are not. Get over it and get on with it.

- Matthew McConaughey,

American actor and producer

"It’s the one thing you can control. You