sharing images and experiences from photo safaris in Kenya

grey crowned cranes

buffalo with oxpecker

two impala

Masai Mara road with trees and clouds

colobus monkey

three zebra splashing through river

thorn tree on Masai Mara at sunset

smiling zebra

Lake Nakuru flamingos in the rain

pelicans splashing in Lake nakuru

sunbird on pink flower

Tag Archives: low light

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 →

Posted in Masai Mara, Parks & Reserves | Tagged composition, low light, Masai Mara, Safari, technique, topi | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Masai Mara | Tagged cheetah, high ISO, low light | Leave a comment