As a photographer, depth of field is one of the most creative tools available to you. Nikon D300, Nikon 200-400 @280mm, 1/640, f/5.6, ISO 200 The above image of two white rhino shows how depth of field can be used to tell a story and imply depth, one of the most difficult things to achieve, [...]
Even though photography is a creative craft, a certain amount if technical knowledge is required to lift that craft to the next level. For me, one of the most important skills any aspiring wildlife photographer should learn is the understanding and control of the depth of field (DOF) in their images. The ability to isolate [...]
I have quite a few field guides. A lot actually. Anything and everything ranging from bird and mammals to trees and frogs. You would think that there comes an point that you don’t relaly need another one, and that is what I thought, but then this one came along. The Raptor Guide by Ulrich Oberprieler [...]
Panic! I have started this blog with the word “panic” The reason? Photographers at some time PANIC, how do I know this PANIC? Because it happened to TWO photographers at the same time at the same place with the same vista in front of us Time: Two minutes before Gate close Place: Addo Elephant National [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
