African King Madikwe Game Reserve, 12 March 2010, 18h13 Nikon D300, Nikon 80-200 @ 110mm, 1/500, f/2.8, ISO 250 ___________________________ Two days ago we were lucky enough to spend time with a large male lion as the sun was setting combining two of the most amazing sights on safari. As the lion walked between us [...]
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Daily Photo: African Wild Dog
African Wild Dog Madikwe Game Reserve, 27 Feb 2010, 06h29 Nikon D300, Nikon 80-200 @ 200mm, 1/640, f/3.5, ISO 800 ___________________________ Photographing one of Africa’s most endangered carnivores is definitely a highlight when visiting the Madikwe Game Reserve. On this specific morning we had just left the lodge when a group of Wild Dogs burst [...]
Daily Photo: A Few Remaining Moments
A Few Remaining Moments Madikwe Game Reserve Nikon D300, Nikon 80-200 @ 170mm, 1/8000, f/2.8, ISO 250 ___________________________ On Saturday afternoon we took a very easy drive during which I only shot one frame – the last remaining moments of the African sunset during our drinks stop. As we stopped I took my camera, aimed, [...]
Lion – An African Icon
Lion. These magnificent cats are without a doubt one of the icons of Africa. I mean, and no disrespect here, but when was the last time you heard someone say ‘ I cannot wait for that once in a lifetime opportunity to go and photograph warthogs in the wild!’ Uhhh… nope. Not quite the same [...]
Guest Post: ‘Photographing Quintessential African Sunsets and Silhouettes’ by Buddy Eleazer
Elephants Along the Chobe I normally discuss the importance of having the sun to ones back or at a favorable angle when shooting during the golden hours to make sure that there is sufficient light to add features to your subject. However, for many, the most powerful images of Africa are those creating silhouettes while [...]
