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 [...]
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 [...]
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. 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 [...]
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 [...]
I have just added 11 new images to the Photo-African Stock Library. Male Lion in Sepia by Gerry van der Walt Elephant Close Up by Gerry van der Walt To view more of or purchase any of my images click here. More soon. Gerry dtsv.dtse_post_804_permalink = ‘http://www.photo-africa.com/2009/12/new-images-added-gerry-van-der-walt/’; dtsv.dtse_post_804_title = ‘New Images Added: Gerry van der [...]
Known locally as Ingwe, meaning “pure sovereignty”, the leopard can still be found on farmland as well as other habitats throughout Southern Africa where they co-exist with their human neighbours depending on the attitudes of both parties. Game Reserves that are inadequate in size to hold most big cats such as lion and cheetah, show [...]
Louis Psihoyos, Director of the most awarded and ultimately successful Activist Film to date ‘The Cove’ said it best for me when he exclaimed … “You are either an Activist or an Inactivist. I chose to become active”. Well, some years back I tipped into this very Active Mode when my Camera Lens no longer [...]
A name that is certainly not unfamiliar in the natural world, is “The Kalahari”. Many people, although they haven’t been there, have heard about this strange hinterland where African bushveld merges with Namib desert in a marriage that produces one of the most unique ecosystems in the world. Covering a massive 900,000 square kilometers and [...]
Welcome to September! Before we get going with this month’s free wallpaper downloads, a big thanks to Brendon Cremer for his guest post yesterday. I am sure you will agree – that is about as good a leopard photography gets! Truly spectacular photographs! Thanks for sharing! Make sure to go and check out Brendon’s site [...]
Welcome to August! I am sure that by now you know how this works. If not, it’s simple. Simply scroll down, choose your favorite image, click to download and save. Simple as that and the best part, apart from the handy little calendar – it’s free! I will be posting a few iPhone wallpapers in [...]
