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Category: Safari Camera Techniques

Discussion of camera settings and peripheral equipment such as camera supports, flash, and more

Posted onNovember 21, 2017March 29, 2020Cameras & Equipment

What is in My Safari Camera Bag?

When I prepare to lead a safari group, I pack my safari photography kit with the minimal amount of equipment. With so much time spent on safari, I am able to assemble a refined collection of equipment that provides the coverage range for my most likely subjects.

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Posted onNovember 23, 2016April 1, 2020Creating Photo Stories

Using the Lightroom Dehaze tool on Safari Images

Adobe has released a new version of Lightroom CC which contains a new adjustment tool: The DeHaze slider.  It is found in the FX menu of the Development module (way down toward the bottom of the list). I see how it works on a safari photo

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Posted onOctober 13, 2015April 1, 2020Creating Photo Stories

Using the Shadows / Highlights Command in Photoshop to add Contrast to an image

Adding contrast to an image is a great way to boost the impact of the image, especially African images shot in full sun and those where the animal is camouflaged.

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Posted onMay 11, 2015April 1, 2020Creating Photo Stories

Post Processing Creativity: 1 Photo Presented 3 Ways

Digital photography and its post processing tools offer so many creative possibilities for making a final presentation of our RAW files.   Here I demonstrate the same photo presented 3 different ways mostly using Adobe Lightroom / Camera Raw and a little bit of Photoshop.

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Posted onJanuary 5, 2015April 7, 2020Cameras & Equipment

My Favorite Lens for a South African Photo Safari: my Canon 70 – 200 mm f2.8

While on safari I like to keep my equipment streamlined and light.  Over many years photographing in South Africa, my Canon 70 – 200mm f2.8 has taken the bulk of my wildlife images.

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Posted onMay 15, 2012April 1, 2020Creating Photo Stories

Composition in African Wildlife Photography

African wildlife images often fall into three categories: Animal Portraits, Animals with Environment, and Animal Groups. Applying basic principles of compositions such as Rule of Thirds, leading lines, and negative space makes for optimal photographic compositions.

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