If last week was rhino week on Photo-Africa, looking at the images this week it must be lion week!
This is not intentional at all. You see, when I sit down to write a blog one of two things happen. I either have an idea of what I want to write about and then choose an image to go with it or I browse through my images, find something that catches my attention and then hope i can find something to say about it.
Last week happened to feature almost only rhino images as it just so happened that we spent a lot of time photographing them so they made it to the blog. During these shoots most of the conversation with Andy Biggs and Grant Marcus tended to focus on what we were shooting so that also helped me choose topics for blog posts.
This week was slightly different. When I am guiding, not photographic guiding, I do not always have the opportunities to choose my subjects or wait for the shot. This will depend largely on the guests I have on the vehicle and during the last week it seems that lions were the norm. I suppose that’s just how it goes.
For the next two weeks I will be out there with a few very keen photographers which means I will have much more time and freedom to dictate the kind of images I get. Sometimes you have to wait. Sometimes you have to move around. As long as people understand the goal – it’s all good!
This is the exact same reason I am very excited about the photographic safari I will be leading next year. The freedom to shoot what I want to shoot and assist other photographers in getting the shots they want. All from the luxury and privacy of our own lodges and private vehicles. I have just released the details for two of these safaris and you can view more info on each by using the following links:
- Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru
- Wild Dogs of Madikwe
Apart from working with some great photographers I am looking forward to sharing some amazing moments out in Africa with new friends and keen photographers. Exciting time ahead!
I will be releasing details of more safaris during the next few days which includes destinations such as Kenya, Namibia and Botswana.
As they say – watch this space!
Have a good weekend. See ya on the flip side!
Gerry
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Hi Gerri,
Well mate, I’m getting really addicted to your blog and the one of Grant and I guess one day, I will ask you how to do a safari with you both! I really want to go there one day…. Thanks for this wonderful blog of yours!
Hey Gerry
Great shot, nice to see myself on the other side of a lens for a change!