Africa Wild Safaris: A Gallery of Images by Gregory Sweeney

Safari Photo Tips: Anticipation

Chasing the animal to get the shot rarely produces good images. Guides and photographers should know the animal well enough to anticipate where they will go next and put you in the best position for the shot.

Safari Photo Tips: Patience

Taking the time to wait and see what happens even after the action is apparently over can be rewarding. A safari should be about learning about the animal through observation (and of course capturing these behaviors) and getting a feel for its pace, how it interacts, and spends it day rather than ticking off the sighting on a list and rushing off to find the next on the list.

Safari Photo Tips: Creativity

A shot with lighting or other technical problems can be salvaged with some creativity either at the shoot or in post processing. Use of black and white conversion to hide exposure problems or an interesting crop or zoom can make mediocrity something special.

Safari Photo Tips: Awareness

Watch for secondary predators and other species that are attracted to or congregate with the species you are photographing. Some of the best action may be in the background or the periphery.