Nature snapper reveals truth behind hilarious snap

The photographer who was pictured turning the other way to a pair of rhinos mating has revealed the truth behind the infamous shot – and it’s not all it seems.

Photographer Greg Armfield was in Nairobi National Park capturing images of rhino patrol leader Harrison Njoroge Kamande for the Kenyan Wildlife Service.

But the whole time a male rhino was mounting a female not far behind his back.

Or so it seemed, as Greg revealed he hadn’t actually missed the shot. He’d taken pictures of the frisky incident already and was turning his attention to the rangers’ reactions when the photograph was taken.

Greg said how the animal couple had been going for 45 minutes already when he shifted his focus. And he added that despite backlash for the image, he still looks at it with pride.

Greg told the Guardian: “It was amazing to see the comments and messages roll in, from friends and strangers, saying, “I can’t believe you missed that, Greg.”