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Posted onJanuary 18, 2014March 30, 2020African Wildlife

A Photo Safari Story: Giraffe Battles

This safari story is a short incident of two fighting giraffes that are a very exciting and vivid memory for me.

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Posted onOctober 20, 2013March 31, 2020African Wildlife

Dung Beetles: Astronavigators and Climate Change Warriors

Fun to watch and fascinating, the dung beetle’s actions help prevent methane green house gas emission and they roll their balls fixing their positions to the sun and stars.

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Posted onOctober 11, 2013March 31, 2020The Safari Experience

First Days of African Safari “Exceeds Expectations”

Only in their third day and our guests have told me that we have exceeded our expectations. We have seen rhinos in abundance, ostrich, kudu, nyala, and more while enjoying the scenery and great warm weather.

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Posted onMay 18, 2013March 30, 2020African Wildlife

Morning at the Hyena Den : A Safari Story

We stopped by the hyena den on this morning’s game drive and were rewarded with two pups and the babysitter.

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Posted onDecember 4, 2012April 7, 2020Cameras & Equipment

Safari Camera Support Systems Recommendations

Your camera support system should be chosen based on what type of safari vehicle you will be in. There are many options at all prices but I prefer a monopod with a nice ball mount head. I also keep a clamp system handy for when I need to lock in place.

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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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Posted onOctober 7, 2011April 1, 2020Creating Photo Stories

Look for the Picture within a Picture

Use cropping on a mediocre image to hone in on a detail – the best of the image. In a photo there may be a really great detail that can star as its own image with better composition than the original. Challenge yourself to find ways to take a blah photo to a great one.

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Posted onMay 27, 2009April 6, 2020Preparing for Safari

Is a Photo Safari for Me?

Photo safaris are geared toward wildlife lovers and photographers of all abilities wanting to add many great photo to their collection. Most of your time will be spent out in the field and you will have long days that start early. Relaxation time, luxury, and a slow pace are not a priority.

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