In the Spotlight
Have been wanting to shoot this little guy for a while and finally he played along.
This little Green Woodhoopoo has been living in the same dead Leadwood tree for almost two years now. Every night on our way back to the lodge he sticks his head out so that the spotlight catches the bright red [...]
Spotting Vultures
This last weekend has been rather quiet from a wildlife photography point of view.
Even though we saw a few lions, elephants and rhino there was never a moment where I felt that ‘I need to grab my camera NOW’. All the subjects we sat watching, or followed around waiting for photo opportunities, just did not [...]
New Images Added: Fabian Haas
Fabian Haas has just added 3 new images to the Photo-Africa Stock Library.
Giraffe and Ngong Hills by Fabian Haas
Kori Bustard in Nairobi National Park by Fabian Haas
To see more of or purchase Fabian’s images click here.
More soon.
Gerry
Which Aperture? You Decide.
Photography is all about decisions but sometimes, while having to make some of these decisions, we tend to get so caught up the detail that we forget to focus on the creative side of things.
Unfortunately a lot of people make decisions, or question their decisions, after having clicked the shutter. I am all for looking [...]
New Images Added: Fabian Haas
Fabian Haas, a new photographer on Photo-Africa, has just uploaded 18 new images to the Photo-Africa Stock Library.
Sunrise over Spoonbill Pond by Fabian Haas
Giraffe Grooming by Fabian Haas
To view more of or purchase any of Fabian’s images click here. Looking forward to seeing more of Fabian’s work.
More soon.
Gerry
Share Your Work
Today has been insane but I finally found some time to make a cup of coffee, sit down and do today’s post.
You see, even though I spend the most of my time on the African bush it is still nice to get away every now and then. Tomorrow my wife and I head to Johannesburg [...]
Compare. Compete. Critique.
Comparing, competition and critique. Are they important?
I think so but there is a line where any of the above can cross over to a ridiculous obsession. Yes, you need to compare your images with other photographers. Yes, you need to have enough confidence in your own work to enter competitions, whatever the outcome. Yes, you [...]
Daily Photo: Glossy Starling
Glossy Starling
Madikwe Game Reserve
Nikon D300, Nikon 80-200 @ 200, 1/1250, f/3.5, ISO 400
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The Glossy Starling must be one of the most common birds you will see on a safari in Southern Africa. Most of the time they look pretty plain, and almost pure black, but sometimes when the sun catches them at the right angle [...]
Africa On Your iPhone
Hope you are all having a great weekend so far.
I have been thinking about doing this for a while but it’s always the ‘time’ issue. Being on leave is not only great due to the kicking back and relaxing part of it but it also gives me a chance to get stuck into those things [...]
Daily Photo: Ostrich Face
Ostrich Face
Madikwe Game Reserve
(Nikon D300, Sigma 50-500 @ 500mm, 1/500, F/6.3, ISO 200)
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There aren’t too many Ostriches around Madikwe but when we do get to see them they always make for interesting photo opps. This female stood dead still for a good few minutes trying to figure us out. This gave us ample opportunity too [...]
Daily Photo: Spurfowl Sunrise
Spurfowl Sunrise
Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa
(Nikon D300, Sigma 50-500 @ 200mm, 1/80, f/6.0, ISO 400)
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African sunrises are spectacular on their own but with simple shapes you can very easily create striking silhouette images. In cases like this you start with the background and look for something to put in front of it. Easy.
Lots going on. [...]
Daily Photo: White Backed Vulture
White Backed Vulture
Madikwe Game Reserve
(Nikon D300, Sigma 50-500 @ 370mm, 1/1000, f/6.3, ISO 400)
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We don’t normally see to many of these in Madikwe. This particular one was perched next to a dam and posed very nicely.
Until next time.
Gerry
