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Professional camera operator Herman Gerber shares his experience of South African bush...
I have an unfair advantage when it is warm and sunny, and I use parts of my body...?
Regardless of age or language, every child in the world knows Pumba. The Lion King immortalized the warthog as one of the favorite and most recognizable animals in Africa and no safari is complete without a sighting of these charismatic little animals. On a recent trip to the Pilanesberg I witness and photographed warthog behavior [...]
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As a photographer, depth of field is one of the most creative tools available to you. Nikon D300, Nikon 200-400 @280mm, 1/640, f/5.6, ISO 200 The above image of two white rhino shows how depth of field can be used to tell a story and imply depth, one of the most difficult things to achieve, [...]
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It’s all in the eyes. The devil is in the detail and when you are photographing live subjects that detail can be as small as the little bit of catchlight that brings life to your subject’s eyes. When you take a photograph, specifically with reference to wildlife, the idea is to convey reality. The real, [...]
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Imagine experiencing a trip to Africa that is built around exclusivity, pure wilderness, and complete luxury. Manyara Ranch Conservancy has the exact formula for the ultimate African safari vacation you’ve been looking for. With 35,000 acres of pristine wilderness and cultural enlightenment, it’s no wonder Manyara Ranch Conservancy has been referred to as the most [...]
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I have just compiled a new video on how you should go about planning your vacation to Zambia. The video includes two “must visit” websites you should consider. Enjoy! Michael Any Other “Zambia-Related” Travel Resources to Share? Please comment below in the comments section. Thank you!
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Louis Psihoyos, Director of the most awarded and ultimately successful Activist Film to date ‘The Cove’ said it best for me when he exclaimed … “You are either an Activist or an Inactivist. I chose to become active”. Well, some years back I tipped into this very Active Mode when my Camera Lens no longer [...]
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The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a member of the cat family (Felidae) of which both Lion and Leopard are a part of. The Cheetah though, is unique in that it has adapted and evolved for high speed chases over short distances.Check out some of these fascinating adaptations which allow the Cheetah to reach speeds in excess of 100km/hour!
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Nike hit it on the head with one of the most well known taglines out there but have you ever thought about your photography with that line in mind? Just do it. Just take the photo. Don’t worry about what people are going to think about it. Just do it. I am going to borrow [...]
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Image taken by Gary Harwyn Knowing what to expect on your first trip to Africa can sometimes be a challenge. No matter how well pictures and stories can paint a picture of Africa, it’s hard to understand its potent energy and sheer beauty until you touch soil for the first time. Therefore, to help illustrate what to [...]
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An Africa visit is incomplete without a trip to the Serengeti Plains. Camping in the Serengeti is an experience of a lifetime: you are close to nature like at no place else! The safari is an exciting proposition as well. You can spot Leopards, Cheetahs, Lions, Elephants and other animals ...
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