Tag: photography
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Untamed Beauty: The Maasai Mara Game Reserve
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East Africa is a treasure trove of natural wonders, and among its crown jewels is the renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Nestled in southwestern Kenya, this vast expanse of wilderness is not merely a destination; it’s an immersive experience into the heart of Africa’s untamed beauty and rich biodiversity. A Safari Wonderland: The Maasai Mara,…
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Topaz AI Software Review
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I typically refrain from reviewing software since functionality and technology evolve even more rapidly than new cameras and lenses. Nevertheless, occasionally, a standout piece deserves a thorough exploration. Topaz AI is a prime example of this. Image Test 1Results 1Results 2Image Test 2ConclusionVersion Update AI 3 v3.3.2 NIkon Z9 camera review image (lightroom and Topaz…
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Living on the Wild Side: The Life of a Leopard
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500mm 1/160 f5.6 iso 400 When it comes to the Big Five, the Leopard (Panthera pardus) is among the most difficult to photograph. In fact, my first digital capture was back in 2007 when I came across a unique encounter with two lions at the base of a tree, eagerly watching a leopard way up…
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10 Tips for the Best Photo Safari
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Let’s explore 10 tips for the best photo safari. Firstly a look at the current hospitality industry. Now that covid travel restrictions have begun to fade into memory many bucket list destinations have been swarmed by tourists. Travelers are desperate for a change in environment and to fill their Instagram feeds with new and exciting…
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Wildlife Photographic Magazine Feature
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Download the full article here Join our next Photo Safari For more pictures visit the Safari Gallery
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Cheetah Revisited – Malika
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40mm 1/500 f7.1 iso 640 – One of the cubs kisses my lens 121mm 1/1250 f7.1 iso 250 – At one point we had 4 cheetahs on the vehicle I’ve been lucky to meet Malika on every photo safari. Last year we had a unique encounter with her so I was looking forward to seeing…
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Nikon 200-500 f5.6 Lens Review
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Gallery Check out the images from our recent Africa Photo Safari On a past photo safari I left my 200-400 f4 and decided to try out the new Nikon 200-500 f5.6. Coming in at 81.2 oz (2300 g) its certainly is lighter, should be easier to handle and has a newer VR system. Given the…
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Safari Photography – OPC Magazine
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Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine have published a well put together 5 page spread covering my Mara Safari. Here are some of my favorite images and some I liked that didn’t quite make the cut. The article highlights the gear and techniques I commonly use as well as the essentials for booking a photo safari.…
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Elephants of Amboseli
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Located near the Tanzania border in the shadow of Mt Kilmanjaro, Amboseli is one of the lesser known African game parks. It covers over 292 sq km and has a vast ecosystem. It is home to some of the biggest and oldest Elephants in Africa, on past visits I’ve spotted well over a hundred.. .The…
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Two Lions, One Leopard
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Over the last 30 years I’ve been lucky enough to see many amazing things while on safari. Lion kills, cheetah kills, various animal interactions. This encounter featuring two lions and one leopard has to be one of the most unique. While leading a group in 2007 we were heading back to camp and came across…