A poignant trip to the Kruger National Park
I have seldom seen the vegetation in the Kruger National Park looking so lush and beautiful. It made sightings difficult but there was still lots to be seen. It was also our 70th trip to the park …..
The Superb Autofocusing of the Canon R5
The focusing of a Lilac-breasted Roller has always proved Difficult. With face+ tracking focusing mode this has become much easier. Animal eyes or birds eyes …..
22° East near Klaarstroom
A perfect hideaway not too far from home was an ideal break from lockdowns. It offers so much more for a photographer than just a a few days of relaxation …..
Early Summer Visit to Kgalagadi TNP
The earlier part of summer often experiences the first rains in the Kgalagadi. Although we did not have any heavy rain we did get some spectacular thundercloud scene.
Karoo Stopover
Some good photographic opportunities presented by a storm during night’s stopover near the Karoo town of Britstown on the way to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.
Setting up a Canon EOS R5 for Nature Photography
A table of settings for a nature photographer to use for a Canon EOS R5. Settings for landscape, general nature and action
Setting up a Canon EOS 1DX Mark III for Nature Photography
A table of settings for a Nature Photographer to use with a Canon EOS 1DX Mark III in Viewfinder, Liveview or Movie Modes.
Brief Interlude in Marakele National Park
Decided to spend a few days in Marakele before going to the Kruger NP. Whilst there was very little game to be viewed the scenery was spectacular
Dust up between two African Buffalo
Two large African Buffalo having a full go at each other – a real dust up. They got very close to the vehicle when suddenly all hell broke loose. The sound of their crashing horns……
Mating Martial Eagles
An extract of images from an 88 photographic still image sequence of a pair of mating Martial Eagles. From the time of calling to the male flying away…