Time off is a great thing. And perspective is even better! You see, even though I spend most my time working in a Big 5 game reserve it is, contrary to popular belief, not a full time holiday. Yes, our neighbors include lions and elephants and the sunsets seems to last forever but at times [...]
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Daily Photo: White Crowned Shrike
White Crowned Shrike Madikwe Game Reserve, 10 May 2010, 16h46 Nikon D300, Nikon 80-200 @125mm, 1/4000, f/3.5, ISO 200 ___________________________ Bird photography is about patience and luck. You need to be willing to sit, watch and wait. A few weeks ago we sat watching this White Crowned Shrike, willing him to move. As luck would [...]
Daily Photo: Cape Longclaw
Cape Longclaw (Macronyx capensis) Krugersdorp Game Reserve, 29 March 2010, 15h46 Nikon D300, Nikon 200-400 @ 400mm, 1/800, f/4, ISO 400 ___________________________ Up until this shot I never had a chance to photograph a Cape Longclaw. They either drop into the grass as soon as you tame aim or I just did not have the [...]
Guest Post: “Improving Your Bird Photography’ by Isak Pretorius
The bird photographer is an interesting species. We can spend hours inside bird hides, next to dams, or in a car, patiently waiting for that perfect opportunity to come along. It’s the challenge that intrigues us, as well as the satisfaction combined with a sense of achievement when capturing the bird in that spectacular posture. [...]
All the Small Things
We often overlook the small things when we head out into the field. I have said it before and I am sure I will say it again. The Big 5 are absolutely amazing to photograph but too many people get so obsessed with them but this obsession can lead to many missed photo opportunities. Make [...]
