Category Archives: Parks & Reserves

Topi in the Tall Grass : camera angle and lens choice

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Mike

Dark storm clouds were moving in. We had been hearing the thunder for hours, and now lightning flashes were arcing across the sky. Our evening game drive would be over soon. Heading back to the camp I decided to stop … Continue reading →

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Topi Sunrise highly commended

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Mike

The Wild Eye nature photography competition, based in South Africa, has awarded my Topi Sunrise image a high commendation. This competition features a lot of stunning photography. I am honoured to have one of my images chosen. I would highly … Continue reading →

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Cheetah Brothers in Low Light

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Mike

As photographers we have conditioned ourselves to recognize beautiful light, to seek it out, and to direct all of our skill into capturing it. In the days of film you either nailed it, or failed. The early days of digital … Continue reading →

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Spotless Cheetah

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Mike

There is a lot of interest in morph animals on the web tonight. It seems that Guy Combs has photographed a spotless cheetah on a ranch near Athi River in Kenya. I am wondering if it is the same cheetah … Continue reading →

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A Night at the Ark

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Mike

One of the most unique Kenyan photo safari experiences is a night at the Ark in Abedares National Park. Nestled beside a waterhole on the edge of a deep ravine high in the Abedare mountains, the Ark provides an African … Continue reading →

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