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Posted onJune 3, 2014March 31, 2020African Wildlife

Being Young in the Bushveld: Photographing cubs in Sabi Sands Reserve

During my guided photo safari we have some very special encounters with young animals of all species

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Posted onMay 19, 2014November 19, 2021Preparing for Safari

Preparing for Safari: Local Currency, Cash and Gratuities

Giving gratuity is part of the tourism culture in South Africa so you will need cash for this and a few other cash expenses. Credit cards are not always advisable so I recommend cash.

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Posted onApril 27, 2014March 31, 2020African Wildlife

Safari Story: Ox Peckers are Everyone’s Friend

While we sit and watch the majestic large mammals grazing and herding in front of our open safari vehicle we are not aware of a the subplot playing out around us.  The ox pecker is hard at work rushing about the backs of the animals  cleaning ticks and other parasites from their hides  and their cries go unnoticed by us among the other noises of the bushveld.

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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 onDecember 24, 2013March 31, 2020Year in Review Photo Stories

2013 Photography Tours & Safaris: My Favorite Moments

Contained herein I describe some of my favorite moments of 2013 with the accompanying images. I had a great year starting with sailfish in Mexico, then manatees and cageless tiger shark adventures, whale sharks and giant mantas. Also 2 different trips to South Africa for safaris groups yielded many great stories and memories.

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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 onOctober 8, 2013April 1, 2020Creating Photo Stories

Boosting Color using Split Toning in Lightroom

I discuss how to use the Split Toning tool to boost the color of a image which seems a bit flat.

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Posted onMay 21, 2013April 1, 2020African Wildlife

Enhancing Wildlife Eyes

In this tutorial I show you how to correct “red eye” in wildlife image and then enhance the eyes to be more intense.

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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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