Everyone knows South Africa is one of the best Safari destinations in the world. Travelers who want to be in awe of the diversity of wildlife should definitely book tours to South Africa and go on a unique experience that entails getting up close and personal with some of the world’s most impressive animals in […]
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Sixteen Scenes from 2016
Hello my friends! Firstly – I want to wish you a very happy and blessed 2019! It’s that time of year, eh? If you follow a plethora of photographers you will no doubt see many of them put out some sort of “best of 2016” image collection. I’ve outlined in previous posts why I think […]
Wildlife Photography with the Nikon D810 and 400mm f2.8
When Nikon in South Africa approached me in September 2015 to test out the Nikon D810 and the new lightweight Nikkor 400mm f2.8E FL VR lens I was relishing the opportunity – you see, I was heading to the Mara Triangle in Kenya (part of the Maasai Mara ecosystem) to host a photographic safari in […]
Cats and Vultures of Kruger Park
On our last full day in Kruger Park (February 16th) we spent some quality time with a pride of Lions not far from Satara, along the famous S100 track, by a waterhole. When we got there a few cars had already assembled, but it wasn’t too bad. I managed to maneuver myself into a good […]
Colorful Birds of Kruger Park
Watching Wood Pigeons and Blackbirds digging in the snow out of my window now, but my head and heart are still in South Africa. Luckily those images keep the memories fresh and warm. On February 16th we drove around Satara, to the south and to the east. We left very early, especially for big mammals. […]
Into the Sunset…
A Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena australis) slips quietly beneath the waves of the commingling waters of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans as the sun sets over the Cape Peninsula. Gansbaai, South Africa.
Dying for a Drink…
A lioness approaches the river’s edge for some cool water, after feasting on a giraffe kill that the pride has brought down while drinking by the river just a few hours earlier. Mala Mala Game Reserve, South Africa.
Singing to the Sun…
As my small group of penguin friends and I awaited the imminent sunrise, the silence was broken by a melodious chant from my right where a lone penguin seemed to be joyously greeting the rising sun. This encouraged the others and soon the air was filled with a beautiful chorus by the whole group to […]