Name: Catalina

Photographer: Sometimes you get one frame with just the right pose. And I consider myself lucky to have captured Catalina in this pose. We had limited time her because well, she’s not only a big bird but a fast one. And ostriches can be very dangerous. Although they are considered prey to big cats, their defense mechanism is to raise there massive talons and kick the hell out of a predator. In order to keep her safe and us safe, Catalina’s trainers brought in a 20x20 metal fencing to set a perimeter around her. As we shot, the trainers would open and close the fence