A thundering herd of Western White-Bearded Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus mearnsi) rush to cross the Mara River. Mara River, Mara Triangle, Kenya With Governers Camps.
Tag: Wildebeest
South Africa: Rich in National Parks
During my (relatively short, I might add) lifetime I have had the privilege of visiting the majority of South Africa’s national parks and game reserves. What a wealth of natural heritage we possess! When people from abroad look at some of the work in my photographic portfolio, they are amazed at the diversity of wildlife […]
Day’s End…
A Western White-Bearded Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus mearnsi) experiences a welcome quiet break in the never-ending cycle of the great migration. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Slam Dunk…
Unbridled instinct drives this Western White-Bearded Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus mearnsi) to take the plunge into the unknown dangers of the Mara River. Masai Mara, Kenya. With Governors’ Il Moran
My 2015 in imperfect hindsight
As is customary for many photographers of all genres during this time of year, I started glancing over my portfolio of work captured during the year in hopes of posting a “best of” collection. I have done so since 2010. Last year I took a very specific approach, only showing photos taken at a focal […]
Death Dance
Sometimes you spend hours waiting for a specific photo, anticipating and watching for the decisive moment in sweltering heat. Other times you just stumble into the right spot at the right time. I wish I could wax lyrical about the planning and preparation that went into capturing this moment, but I can’t. It was a […]
10 below 100 – my reflection on 2014
Good day folks! I bet the title of this blog post has you perplexed. Since January 2010 I have made it a habit of posting a collection of my personal best moments in nature photography on my blog. I know some people scoff at this trend (obviously because many photographers seem to be doing it […]
Jumpers
I suppose at some point it had to come…the obligatory photo of a wildebeest crossing, stock standard from every person who makes the pilgrimage to see this spectacle. I thought a lot about how to approach these scenes (from the comfort of my office chair) before the trip, but let me tell you – when […]