A one hour old African Elephant calf discovers the life-giving nourishment of water for the first time in his very short life – Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe. Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm. ISO 800. f4 @ 1/500 sec. Lexar Media. © Dana Allenwww.photosafari-africa.net With Little Makololo Camp
Author: Dana Allen
Professional Wildlife and Adventure Photographer, Naturalist, Publisher and Educator. Dana Allen was born in California and raised as a global citizen. As a youth he travelled widely, visiting and living in numerous countries around the world. Acquiring his first camera at the age of 12, Dana’s passion for photography has never dimmed. He studied Fine Art Photography in Arizona and was awarded both a Bachelors and a Masters Degree with highest honours. Dana has taught photography in Universities both in the United States and Zimbabwe. Enthused with the environment and its inhabitants, Dana is dedicated to portraying the natural world around us. He founded PhotoSafari in 1991 and has specialized in photographing wildlife, landscapes and tourism activities in Africa ever since. Millions of viewers have enjoyed his images through various publications, cards, calendars and books.
Black and White…
A Black and White Colobus (Colobus guereza or Mantled Guereza as it is sometimes referred to) and her young offspring enjoy the fruits from the season of plenty. Arusha National Park, Tanzania. Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm. ISO 560. f4 @ 1/1000 sec. Lexar Media. © Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari
Clash of the Titans…
Two bull elephants battle for breeding rights along the Luvuvhu River in Kruger National Park. Nikon D4. Nikon 200-400mm. ISO 800. f4 @ 1/2000 sec. Lexar Media. © Dana Allenwww.photosafari-africa.net www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari
Something to Sing About……
The Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) has been making somewhat of a comeback since it was banned from being hunted in 1966. Over 90% of it’s population had been hunted out and it is only in the past few years that its numbers have increased to an estimated global population of 80,000. Now that is something […]
Under the Sea…
A couple of Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops aduncus) playfully approach and investigate me off the coast of Rocktail Bay, South Africa. Maputaland Marine Reserve, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa. Nikon D3s. Nikon 28-300 mm. ISO 800. f8 @ 1/500 sec. Lexar Media. © Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari with Rocktail Beach Camp
Flight of Freedom…
Some years ago, I used to think that an African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) would make a great pet… that is until I actually saw where they came from. Their roots lie deep within the lush rainforest and that is where they truly deserve to be. As these amazing and colourful birds effortlessly winged their […]
All In…
In spite of their natural aversion to water, the lions of the Okavango must quickly learn to adapt to their flooded environment. Okavango Delta, Botswana. Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm. ISO 800. f 6.7 @ 1/2000sec. Lexar Media. © Dana Allen with Mombo Camp and Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris
Camouflage 101…
The art of camouflage is one of the primary defensive weapons in the arsenal of nature’s many and varied creatures. Clearly, this little Praying Mantis was absent for that lesson, and his bright pink coloration stood out like a sore thumb among the cool green tones of the lush rain forrest. Parc National d’Odzala-Kokoua, Republic […]