1 m from a cobra ready to pounce: Djamal Hadj Aissa captures the wild photo of the year 2024

1 m from a cobra ready to pounce: Djamal Hadj Aissa captures the wild photo of the year 2024
1 m from a cobra ready to pounce: Djamal Hadj Aissa captures the wild photo of the year 2024

In a scene that is both captivating and perilous, Algerian photographer Djamal Hadj Aissa immortalized a rare moment. He captured a cobra snake ready to pounce, with a menacing silhouette, less than a meter away. This unprecedented moment took place in the Biskra region, in the south of Algeria.

Shared on social networks, the photo taken by one of the best wildlife documentarians in Africa quickly aroused the admiration of Internet users and photography enthusiasts. In addition, Djamal Hadj Aissa was praised for his audacity, his mastery and his calm in the face of such danger.

Indeed, behind this technical prowess lies an artist who challenges fears to capture the raw beauty of the world. Thus immortalizing unique moments of wild animal life.

Djamal Hadj Aissa: the Algerian photographer who defied danger

Djamal Hadj Aissa is an Algerian photographer specializing in wildlife. Through his innate passion for animals and photography, he highlights the beauty and mysteries of nature.

His works, both artistic and documentary, bear witness to his technical skills and his artistic outlook. Which make him one of the best in his field. Furthermore, he has a striking ability to anticipate and capture fleeting moments. Such as migrations and fighting animals, especially birds.

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Thus, this intrepid photographer does not shy away from any danger. He ventures into unexplored territories and braves all risks to immortalize rare moments.

In the heart of the Algerian Sahara, Djamal Hadj Aissa freezes a moment of pure adrenaline facing an Egyptian cobra

Recently, the Algerian photographer Djamal Hadj Aissa found himself face to face with a Naja haje cobra. A rare species in North Africa. Recognizable by its imposing size and defensive behavior. This venomous snake, nicknamed Egyptian cobra, was captured in striking silence by Djamal Hadj Aissa.

Just one meter awaythe cobra’s gaze aligned with the camera’s lens. This sporadic encounter gave life to an exceptional photo captured in southern Algeria, which quickly made the rounds on social networks.

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However, this is not the first time that Djamal Hadj Aissa impresses with his work. He was acclaimed for many photos. Notably the one showing him with a lion cub, which made the rounds in the international media.

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