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South Africa Photo Safari
and Photography Workshop
Hosted by Professional Wildlife Photographer Gregory Sweeney
Realize your dream of a wildlife photography tour in Africa. Combine the thrill of an African safari with your passion for photography for an exciting and satisfying adventure.
Photographers have a special approach to viewing wildlife and they will benefit by traveling with a group and guide who will cater to their needs rather than one that is geared for the average tourist. With Africa Wild Safaris, our photo safari is all about maximizing time with the wildlife. Our groups of 4 - 6 will explore the best private reserves and Kruger National Park through the lens. Photographers of all skill levels are welcome; anyone who is interested in learning, practicing, and loves wildlife is right for this trip. You will stay at our very own tree house lodge on a private game reserve right near Kruger National Park and on a big 5 reserve. Our goal is to offer a photo safari at an affordable price and a memorable and personal experience.
The photographic adventure of a lifetime is possible.
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Best of Limpopo, Kruger & Sabi Sands Photography Safari 10 day photographic safari in private reserves in Limpopo, South Africa and Kruger National Park with two nights in the famous Sabi Sands reserve. This safari is hosted by photographer Gregory Sweeney and for part of the safari you will stay at our tree house lodge on a private reserve. Also included is a stay at a big cat lodge in a private big 5 reserve. This safari will highlight all of the great game viewing in the areas in and around Kruger. Photographers will also enjoy the river and wooded areas of Sabi famous for being good leopard territory.
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Best of Limpopo & Kruger Photography Safari 10 day photographic safari in private reserves in Limpopo, South Africa and Kruger National Park hosted by photographer Gregory Sweeney at our tree house lodge on a private reserve. Also includes a stay at a big cat lodge in a private big 5 reserve.
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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Photograph Africa.com</title> <atom:link href="http://photographafrica.com/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>http://photographafrica.com</link> <description>The Blog of Gregory Sweeney and his South Africa Photography Safaris and Photo Tours</description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 07:13:18 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5</generator> <item> <title>Enhancing Wildlife Eyes</title> <link>http://photographafrica.com/2013/05/enhancing-wildlife-eyes-2/</link> <comments>http://photographafrica.com/2013/05/enhancing-wildlife-eyes-2/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 07:13:18 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Techniques]]></category> <category><![CDATA[African photo safari]]></category> <category><![CDATA[photography workshop Africa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[photoshop techniques]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Safari photography workshop]]></category> <category><![CDATA[wildlife photography workshop]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://photographafrica.com/?p=2246</guid> <description><![CDATA[In this tutorial I show you how to correct "red eye" in wildlife image and then enhance the eyes to be more intense. <a href="http://photographafrica.com/2013/05/enhancing-wildlife-eyes-2/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A little enhancement to the eyes of your subject adds a little extra pop and elevates the whole image.</p> <p>Whether using Lightroom adjustment brushes or Photoshop, the basic principle is to add contrast, brighten the iris and perhaps add some spectral highlights. Professional retouchers have a detailed process for this, but simple edits have good effects.</p> <p>This image was taken with a flash so there is the added problem of the cat equivalent of red â eye.</p> <p><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/eyes-before.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1098" title="eyes-before" alt="" src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/eyes-before-300x269.jpg" width="300" height="269" /></a></p> <p>I will be using Photoshop to make the enhancements. It is possible to make these changes in Lightroom, but the adjustment brush is a bit awkward for me so I prefer the fine control possible in Photoshop.</p> <p><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/eyes.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1099" title="eyes" alt="" src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/eyes.jpg" width="223" height="195" /></a></p> <p><strong>Replace the Red Eye caused by flash</strong></p> <p>Open the image  and make a selection of the the pupil. You can start with a circle selection, but it may not be perfectly round so add to the selection if necessary.</p> <p>Fill or paint black into the selection.</p> <p><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/select-fill.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1097" title="select-fill" alt="" src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/select-fill.jpg" width="195" height="192" /></a></p> <p>The black looks a bit flat so mix in a bit of dark gray to help give a shiney, reflective look.</p> <p>Eyes usually have a white spot reflection in them called a spectral highlight which gives a lifelike effect. Add a dot of white off center in the pupil.  Place the highlights in the other eye as if it is made by the same light source or the eyes will look a bit crazed.</p> <div id="attachment_1096" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 133px"><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/highlight.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-1096" title="highlight" alt="" src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/highlight.jpg" width="123" height="133" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Eye with Specular highlight added</p></div> <p>Now we can add some pop. For those not concerned with non-distructive techniques (because you have the original raw file or another copy), you can use the Dodge and Burn tools. If you are less confident and want to make the changes on a separate layer(s) that it can be adjusted, use  a layer and a paintbrush.</p> <p>This image shows areas to dodge (lighten) start very lightly and build up the contrast .</p> <div id="attachment_1093" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 152px"><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/burn.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-1093" title="burn" alt="" src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/burn.jpg" width="142" height="130" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Burn Areas</p></div> <div id="attachment_1095" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 121px"><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dodge.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-1095" title="dodge" alt="" src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dodge.jpg" width="111" height="113" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Dodge Areas</p></div> <p>The next step is just a tiny bit of color. The eyes are such a match to the color of the fur, a slight shift in hue will help them stand out.  I added a bit of green to the eyes to set them apart from the color of the fur.</p> <p><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/final1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1092" title="final" alt="" src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/final1-300x130.jpg" width="300" height="130" /></a></p> <p>Other species have different shaped eyes, but the same principles can be used to enhance their eyes.  Because careful not to overdue this technique because it can look fake and odd if too heavy handed: better to understate the enhancement than to overstate.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://photographafrica.com/2013/05/enhancing-wildlife-eyes-2/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Lightroom Challenge: Lion in the Shade</title> <link>http://photographafrica.com/2013/05/lightroom-challenge-lion-in-the-shade/</link> <comments>http://photographafrica.com/2013/05/lightroom-challenge-lion-in-the-shade/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 11:17:37 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Safari Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Adobe Lightroom]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Africa photography workshop]]></category> <category><![CDATA[photo safari]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Postprocessing photos]]></category> <category><![CDATA[processing safari photos]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://photographafrica.com/?p=2233</guid> <description><![CDATA[In this post I will show you how I use Lightroom to correct the lighting in a lion photo taken in the shade with a bright background. <a href="http://photographafrica.com/2013/05/lightroom-challenge-lion-in-the-shade/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_2234" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 560px"><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/lightroom_lion-1.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/lightroom_lion-1.jpg" alt="Corrected Lion Photo" width="550" height="367" class="size-full wp-image-2234" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Corrected Lion Photo</p></div> <p><div id="attachment_2236" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 560px"><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Lightroom_lion-3.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Lightroom_lion-3.jpg" alt="Photo right out of the camera" width="550" height="367" class="size-full wp-image-2236" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo right out of the camera</p></div><br /> When the morning sun is at full, lions like to be in the shade, especially after a big meal. The two lioness we encountered this morning were typically in the shade and even though the younger one gave us a nice face pose, the lighting is not optimal. </p> <p>Using Lightroom I was able to bring the lion out of the cool light while correcting for the bright highlights in the background. I could have used more advanced and detailed techniques in Photoshop, but on location like I am, I just want to quickly make this and other images nice enough to share and âtest the possibilitiesâ with more detailed work reserved for a future time in the studio. </p> <p>Add Contrast</p> <p>Though there are obviously color temperature problems with this image, I do not address them first off. Sometimes I find it helps to eliminate color altogether while I get the contrast and midtone lighting adjusted. With the Saturation slider set to -100 (full desaturation) I adjust the Blacks slider down a lot to establish some true black on the face, end of tail, and a few shadows in the background. The Shadows slider I increase to bring out textures on the animal lost in the shadow of the tree. Whites I decrease slightly to continue to build overall contrast. Clarity I increase to also add separation between the midtones and pop out details. I increase the overall Exposure to .80 because I want the white parts of the lion to be bright white. I even use the Contrast slider â something I rarely do â because it is working here. I like how the Shadow â Whites â Blacks slider are working, but I want to do a bit more using the tools under the Curves. These are similar tools but they are working on different definitions of what is dark and light and I can also change these definitions to suit what I want changed . I increase Lights a bit to pop light area of the face and increase Darks also. Shadows I decrease. Now there is a lot of contrast and detail on the subject. Restore the color by zeroing the Saturation slider.<br /> <div id="attachment_2235" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 560px"><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Lightroom_lion-2.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Lightroom_lion-2.jpg" alt="Lighting correct, but background needs work" width="550" height="367" class="size-full wp-image-2235" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Lighting correct, but background needs work</p></div><br /> The Background looks terrible. </p> <p>The background has become even brighter and the color is distracting and artificial looking. The first step is to use the Highlights slider both in the Basic panel and under the Curves tool to get it back in control. The Hightlights tool need to come way down to around -64. That makes it better, but there is something else that will take it further toward warm, even light. Under the Curves tool is a tool dealing with each of the color bands and their characteristics: Hue, Saturation, Luminance. In this image it is lucky that the grass is mainly composed of Yellow light and we can use this fact to control the exposure of just the grass area without damaging other areas. All it needs is the Luminance of Yellow to be made darker. Here I could push it almost half the way to full dark. Now the color is nice, but intense. I compensate using the Saturation slide (again under Yellow) to keep it under control. A little adjustment of White Balance toward warm tones and this image is much improved and ready for a blog post.<br /> <div id="attachment_2234" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 560px"><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/lightroom_lion-1.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/lightroom_lion-1.jpg" alt="Corrected Lion Photo" width="550" height="367" class="size-full wp-image-2234" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Corrected Lion Photo</p></div></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://photographafrica.com/2013/05/lightroom-challenge-lion-in-the-shade/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Morning at the Hyena Den : A Safari Story</title> <link>http://photographafrica.com/2013/05/morning-at-the-hyena-den-a-safari-story/</link> <comments>http://photographafrica.com/2013/05/morning-at-the-hyena-den-a-safari-story/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 11:04:28 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Safari Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Photo safari to Africa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[photo tour to South Africa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[photographer safari]]></category> <category><![CDATA[photography safari]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://photographafrica.com/?p=2226</guid> <description><![CDATA[We stopped by the hyena den on this morning's game drive and were rewarded with two pups and the babysitter. <a href="http://photographafrica.com/2013/05/morning-at-the-hyena-den-a-safari-story/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div id="attachment_2227" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 560px"><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/morning_at_the_den-1.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/morning_at_the_den-1.jpg" alt="Curious Hyena Pup checks us out" width="550" height="367" class="size-full wp-image-2227" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Curious Hyena Pup checks us out</p></div><br /> While on our morning game drive, our guide had the suggestion to swing, since we were near by, to swing past a den area known to be used from time to time by hyena. Sometimes we forget about the hyena as an interesting and fierce predator. It often acts as a scavenger, but it can hunt and kill on its own and it has a fascinating pack social structure . We approached the den and could see immediately that it was active. There was one pup exploring around the den. We watched it wander around looking like it wanted to play with a stick. Then we noticed a small head peaking out of the den: a second pup probably curious at the new noises. We watched them play together for a while. </p> <p><div id="attachment_2228" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 560px"><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/morning_at_the_den-2.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/morning_at_the_den-2.jpg" alt="The hyena pups play together" width="550" height="367" class="size-full wp-image-2228" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The hyena pups play together</p></div><br /> <div id="attachment_2230" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 560px"><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/morning_at_the_den-4.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/morning_at_the_den-4.jpg" alt="The smaller pup's curiosity brings him out" width="550" height="367" class="size-full wp-image-2230" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The smaller pup’s curiosity brings him out</p></div><br /> I don’t usually think of hyenas as cute, but these two had all the appeal of any young and fuzzy animal. It seemed strange for them to be all alone and running amok, but we soon learned that the âbabysitterâ was near by and ready to intervene if the pups got too out of control. The dominant female who is the only hyena allowed to breed, will appoint a juvenile subadult to watch over the den while the mother hunts , This guardian did her duty that morning and made sure the pups did not stray into trouble. </p> <div id="attachment_2229" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 560px"><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/morning_at_the_den-3.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/morning_at_the_den-3.jpg" alt="The older pup greets the babysitter" width="550" height="367" class="size-full wp-image-2229" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The older pup greets the babysitter</p></div> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://photographafrica.com/2013/05/morning-at-the-hyena-den-a-safari-story/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>May Safari 2013 : Nearing the End</title> <link>http://photographafrica.com/2013/05/may-safari-2013-nearing-the-end/</link> <comments>http://photographafrica.com/2013/05/may-safari-2013-nearing-the-end/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 12:40:02 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Safari Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[photo safari]]></category> <category><![CDATA[photo tours]]></category> <category><![CDATA[photograph south africa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Safari]]></category> <category><![CDATA[safari for photographers]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://photographafrica.com/?p=2210</guid> <description><![CDATA[We are down to our last days, but we are still having some great wildlife encounters and seeing some rare species such as ground hornbills. <a href="http://photographafrica.com/2013/05/may-safari-2013-nearing-the-end/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GS_8448_130507.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GS_8448_130507.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="667" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2219" /></a></p> <p>We are getting to the end of a great safari. I will be sad to see this fun and vivacious group leave. We have seen so many good sightings and our 2nd day in Kruger was exceptional.<br /> <a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GS_7798_130507.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GS_7798_130507.jpg" alt="GS_7798_130507" width="1000" height="667" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2211" /></a><br /> It started with some really beautiful male and female kudu and from there it was chock full of fighting zebra and some very young zebra. We also saw two baby giraffes who could have been twins. They were very cute. The day was not too hot, but we had good results waiting down by the river. We had a large herd come down to drink and swim with some small elephants in tow.<br /> <a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GS_7947_130507.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GS_7947_130507.jpg" alt="GS_7947_130507" width="1000" height="667" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2212" /></a><br /> We were very blessed to see a flock of ground hornbills â five in all with a juvenile. The adults were showing the juvenile how to hunt. Several times we saw them bend down then kick a grasshopper up into their mouths and swallow. We also had some eagle sightings, vultures , and a rhino at a distance.<br /> <a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GS_7962_130507.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GS_7962_130507.jpg" alt="GS_7962_130507" width="1000" height="667" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2213" /></a><br /> We slowed things down yesterday with a shopping trip to a local spot for handmade crafts. The guests did some good bargaining and came home with some deals. For a relaxing morning, we practiced some archery. Everyone improved their technique and we had some really high scoring rounds. The ladies both scored bullseyes!<br /> <a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GS_8318_130506.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GS_8318_130506.jpg" alt="GS_8318_130506" width="1000" height="667" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2218" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GS_8091_130508.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GS_8091_130508.jpg" alt="GS_8091_130508" width="1000" height="667" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2217" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GS_8084_130508.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GS_8084_130508.jpg" alt="GS_8084_130508" width="1000" height="667" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2216" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GS_8067_130508.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GS_8067_130508.jpg" alt="GS_8067_130508" width="1000" height="667" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2215" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GS_8065_130508.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GS_8065_130508.jpg" alt="GS_8065_130508" width="1000" height="667" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2214" /></a><br /> Today we transferred to another safari lodge for our last night and a few more game drives on this big 5 reserve. Tomorrow we must say goodbye. Thank you for a memorable safari â this group will go down in legend. </p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://photographafrica.com/2013/05/may-safari-2013-nearing-the-end/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>New Book: The World’s Best Tropical Dive Destinations by Lawson Woods</title> <link>http://photographafrica.com/2013/05/new-book-the-worlds-best-tropical-dive-destinations-by-lawson-woods/</link> <comments>http://photographafrica.com/2013/05/new-book-the-worlds-best-tropical-dive-destinations-by-lawson-woods/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 15:57:49 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Equipment and Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Greg's Underwater Photography]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Diving books]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Lawson Wood]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tropical Dive Destinations]]></category> <category><![CDATA[underwater photography]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://photographafrica.com/?p=1597</guid> <description><![CDATA[Fellow underwater photographer Lawson Wood has published another book: The World's Best Tropical Dive Destinations. I have contributed a few images to the effort <a href="http://photographafrica.com/2013/05/new-book-the-worlds-best-tropical-dive-destinations-by-lawson-woods/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/51uab-nPKwL._SY300_.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2042" alt="The World's Best Tropical Dive Destinations" src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/51uab-nPKwL._SY300_.jpg" width="249" height="300" /></a></p> <p>Author Lawson Wood has added a new book to his roster of publications.  This new book presents destinations all over the world from a photographer’s point of view and Lawson’s vast knowledge of these places is evident.<br /> Available on Amazon <a href="http://amzn.com/1906780234" target="_blank">http://amzn.com/1906780234<br /> </a></p> <p>I am honored to have contributed a few images to this effort.</p> <div id="attachment_2043" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/GS_0036_080517.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2043 " alt="fishermen haul a boat on shore after a day of fishing" src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/GS_0036_080517-300x199.jpg" width="300" height="199" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">fishermen haul a boat on shore after a day of fishing in Mozambique</p></div> <div id="attachment_2044" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 243px"><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/GS_S_9999.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2044" alt=""The Lady and the Unicorn" from deep inside the President Coolidge wreck in Vanuatu" src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/GS_S_9999-233x300.jpg" width="233" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">“The Lady and the Unicorn” from deep inside the President Coolidge wreck in Vanuatu</p></div> <p>About Lawson Wood</p> <p>Lawson Wood has been fortunate to make his passion his career, and has authored and co-authored over 45 books, mainly about the underwater world.</p> <p>He is a founding member of the Marine Conservation Society, and made history by becoming the first person to be a member of the Royal Photographic Society and Fellow of the British Institute of Professional Photographers solely for underwater photography.</p> <p><a href="http://www.mcsuk.org/" target="_blank">http://www.mcsuk.org/</a></p> <p>Some of Lawson’s other books</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/517Tn0u22qL._AA160_.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2041" alt="book by Lawson Woods" src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/517Tn0u22qL._AA160_.jpg" width="160" height="160" /></a></td> <td><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/5196EKEBYAL._AA160_.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2040" alt="Book by Lawson Woods" src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/5196EKEBYAL._AA160_.jpg" width="160" height="160" /></a></td> <td><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/51JzfOvBgtL._SL160_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-dpTopRight12-18_SH30_OU01_AA160_.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2039" alt="Book by Lawson Woods" src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/51JzfOvBgtL._SL160_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-dpTopRight12-18_SH30_OU01_AA160_.jpg" width="160" height="160" /></a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Book Description</p> <p>This magnificent and comprehensively illustrated reference to the world’s most exotic dive destinations covers the Caribbean (Bahamas, Mexico, Cuba, Cayman Islands, Virgin Islands, Belize, Honduras, Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao, Tobago, St.Lucia and Dominica), Bermuda, the Red Sea (Egypt and Sudan), the Indian Ocean (Oman, Maldives, Seychelles, Mozambique, and western Australia), the Indo-Pacific (Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia), and the Pacific Ocean (the Philippines, Micronesia, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, French Polynesia, and Australia’s Great Barrier Reef).<br /> Superb underwater photography shows a huge variety of wrecks,marine habitats, and aquatic species. The descriptions the type of dive to be experienced as well as what you can expect to see underwater. Each dive site featured can be located via a detailed regional site map, and a travel advisory is also included.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://photographafrica.com/2013/05/new-book-the-worlds-best-tropical-dive-destinations-by-lawson-woods/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>May 2013 Safari Guests Having Fun</title> <link>http://photographafrica.com/2013/05/may-2013-safari-guests-having-fun/</link> <comments>http://photographafrica.com/2013/05/may-2013-safari-guests-having-fun/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 17:32:32 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Safari Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[photo safari]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Photo safari Africa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Safari Guests]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://photographafrica.com/?p=2196</guid> <description><![CDATA[A small photo gallery of the guests enjoying their safari <a href="http://photographafrica.com/2013/05/may-2013-safari-guests-having-fun/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Her is a small collection of photos of the guests as they enjoy the Blyde Canyon Boat Ride, The Wildlife Rehab Centre, and this morning’s elephant backed safari<br /> There are more photos posted on our Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gsphotosafaris" title="Gregory Sweeney Photo Safaris Facebook"></a><br /> <a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-guests-1.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-guests-1.jpg" alt="May Safari guests-1" width="550" height="367" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2197" /></a><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-guests-2.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-guests-2.jpg" alt="May Safari guests-2" width="550" height="416" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2198" /></a><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-guests-3.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-guests-3.jpg" alt="May Safari guests-3" width="550" height="367" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2199" /></a><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-guests-4.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-guests-4.jpg" alt="May Safari guests-4" width="367" height="550" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2200" /></a><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-guests-5.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-guests-5.jpg" alt="May Safari guests-5" width="550" height="367" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2201" /></a><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-guests-6.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-guests-6.jpg" alt="May Safari guests-6" width="550" height="367" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2202" /></a><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-guests-7.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-guests-7.jpg" alt="May Safari guests-7" width="550" height="367" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2203" /></a><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-guests-8.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-guests-8.jpg" alt="May Safari guests-8" width="367" height="550" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2204" /></a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://photographafrica.com/2013/05/may-2013-safari-guests-having-fun/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>2nd Safari Report : May 2014</title> <link>http://photographafrica.com/2013/05/2nd-safari-report-may-2014/</link> <comments>http://photographafrica.com/2013/05/2nd-safari-report-may-2014/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 11:19:12 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Safari Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[African wildlife photography]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Gregory Sweeney photo safaris]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Photo safari Africa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[photo safari South Africa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Photograph in Africa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Photography tour]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://photographafrica.com/?p=2179</guid> <description><![CDATA[My 2nd Safari Report for May 2013 is full of rhinos, elephants, some lions, cheetah, and other less common sightings. <a href="http://photographafrica.com/2013/05/2nd-safari-report-may-2014/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-2nd-safari-report-1.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-2nd-safari-report-1.jpg" alt="White Rhino" width="550" height="367" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2182" /></a><br /> Animal activity is greatly effected by the weather and given this our first afternoon game drive was full of great encounters. It started with a family group of white rhinos. With all of the poaching it is a humbling experience to see any rhinos. I find myself taking more photos than usual and then not deleting any of them no matter how mediocre they are. I fear photos of rhinos alive and with their horns is a rare thing from now on. After a good long, close look at the rhinos we moved on to find an old friend: the male lion cub from last year now all grown up. He showed some battle scars and because he is too closely related to other lions on the reserve, he will be moved to a new reserve to strengthen the bloodline. He was lying down just trying to get over the heat of the day.<br /> <a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-2nd-safari-report-2.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-2nd-safari-report-2.jpg" alt="White rhino and safari vehicle" width="550" height="345" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2183" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-2nd-safari-report-3.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-2nd-safari-report-3.jpg" alt="Hot male Lion" width="550" height="346" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2184" /></a></p> <p>On a hot day a swim is the thing, so we stopped by a water hole to see who was there. To our surprise a pair of black rhino came to drink – white and black on the same day! What a treat. And these were beautiful and big examples.<br /> <a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-2nd-safari-report-4.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-2nd-safari-report-4.jpg" alt="Black rhino comes to drink" width="550" height="367" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2185" /></a><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-2nd-safari-report-5.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-2nd-safari-report-5.jpg" alt="Gruff male warthog" width="550" height="367" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2186" /></a><br /> Even the usually shy and impossible to photograph warthog gave us a pose. All this gave cause to celebrate and our sundowner drinks were very festive.</p> <p>Our next day was in Kruger National Park. The day started a bit slow, but the mating herds of impala are always entertaining. As the heat came up we again used the watering hole strategy. To our delight we watched as nearly 100 elephants came and went. They drank and some had a swim. The herds were family herds with juvenile and baby elephants accompanied by their mothers.<br /> <a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-2nd-safari-report-6.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-2nd-safari-report-6.jpg" alt="Impala in Kruger" width="550" height="367" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2187" /></a><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-2nd-safari-report-7.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-2nd-safari-report-7.jpg" alt="Dead Tree in Kruger" width="367" height="550" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2188" /></a><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-2nd-safari-report-8.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-2nd-safari-report-8.jpg" alt="Young elephants at the water hole" width="550" height="367" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2189" /></a><br /> <a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-2nd-safari-report-9.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-2nd-safari-report-9.jpg" alt="Elephant Family comes drink" width="550" height="367" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2190" /></a><br /> For our next day’s adventure we took a different turn and toured the Blyde Canyon by boat then visited a wildlife rehabilitation centre. Last evening we were again on the safari vehicle, this time to a reserve that is new to game drives. This lush big 5 reserve has great views of the mountains. We saw a pair of cheetah resting in the dry river bed and many other animals. On our drive back in the dark under the guidance of the spot lights we were stopped by two hyena in the road who would not let us pass. The stand off lasted serval minutes and we had a chance to study this interesting predator up close.<br /> <a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-2nd-safari-report-10.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-2nd-safari-report-10.jpg" alt="This giraffe lives in a very scenic reserve" width="550" height="367" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2191" /></a><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-2nd-safari-report-11.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-2nd-safari-report-11.jpg" alt="Walberg's eagle" width="550" height="367" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2192" /></a><br /> This morning the guests went on a game drive, but from the vantage point of an elephant. The elephant backed safari is a fun way to learn about elephants then travel through the reserve as part of the herd. The elephants pull up trees, eat, and act normal all while guests ride on then though the bush and past other species such as wildebeest and warthogs. It is a unique adventure. </p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://photographafrica.com/2013/05/2nd-safari-report-may-2014/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>First Safari Report May 2013: A Wonderful First Game Drive</title> <link>http://photographafrica.com/2013/05/first-safari-report-may-2013-a-wonderful-first-game-drive/</link> <comments>http://photographafrica.com/2013/05/first-safari-report-may-2013-a-wonderful-first-game-drive/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 11:01:57 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Safari Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Africa Wild Safari]]></category> <category><![CDATA[photo safari]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Photo safari Africa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Photograph Africa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[photography safari]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Safari for photographer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[South Africa photography]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://photographafrica.com/?p=2169</guid> <description><![CDATA[My first safari report for the May 2013 group. After less than 24 hours here at the lodge, we have had some great wildlife encounters. <a href="http://photographafrica.com/2013/05/first-safari-report-may-2013-a-wonderful-first-game-drive/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> I met our group of 6 guests yesterday afternoon and things got off to a great start with a relaxing and fun dinner under the stars in the boma. </p> <p><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-Report-1-2.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-Report-1-2.jpg" alt="Giraffe Drinking" width="367" height="550" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2171" /></a><br /> This morning after just one game drive we have some great sightings. The animal life was wonderful this morning and started right off with elephants just inside the gate. Further on we encountered the younger male lion with a kill. This may be the juvenile male we have know over the years since he was a cub. Not the dominant male, he is by himself. I wonder if he is the male that entertained us last night at dinner? He was resting with a full stomach under some trees, ready to settle in for the afternoon. It was a bit difficult to photograph, but definitely fun. </p> <p><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-Report-1-3.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-Report-1-3.jpg" alt="Lion sits in the shade" width="550" height="367" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2172" /></a><br /> After the lion we took a coffee break in the bush. Further on we encountered giraffes at a watering hole. It is a bit rare to see giraffes drinking and we were entertained to see them go through the hard process of drinking. This delightful game drive had some other special sighting including a Korhaan and a nice group of wildebeests with some young ones. </p> <p><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-Report-1-1.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/May-Safari-Report-1-1.jpg" alt="Our Group Takes a Break" width="550" height="367" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2170" /></a><br /> I cannot wait to see what tonight holds for us as we head out to our evening game drive.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://photographafrica.com/2013/05/first-safari-report-may-2013-a-wonderful-first-game-drive/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Safari Report: Our last days were Special</title> <link>http://photographafrica.com/2013/04/safari-report-our-last-days-were-special/</link> <comments>http://photographafrica.com/2013/04/safari-report-our-last-days-were-special/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:13:32 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Safari Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[African photo safari]]></category> <category><![CDATA[african safari]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Gregory Sweeney photo safaris]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Photo Safari in Africa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[photograph wild dogs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[photography safari in South africa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Safari for photographer]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://photographafrica.com/?p=2159</guid> <description><![CDATA[Our last days were a delightful mix of rare wild dogs, elephant, crocodiles, jackals, and a very close male lion <a href="http://photographafrica.com/2013/04/safari-report-our-last-days-were-special/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/first-group-last-days-2.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/first-group-last-days-2.jpg" alt="4 wild dogs settle in" width="550" height="367" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2160" /></a></p> <p>While we did not see any more leopards in Sabi, we had something more rare and special: wild dogs. We were searching for lions when we got a call that the other vehicle spotted them crossing the road and settling in under some trees. There has not been a wild dog sighting in this area in a long time, possibly due to some large prides of lions moving through from Kruger. We also had some delightful time spent with a family of elephant where the young ones switched between playing and eating.<br /> <a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/first-group-last-days-3.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/first-group-last-days-3.jpg" alt="A rare wild dog sighting" width="550" height="367" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2161" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/first-group-last-days-4.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/first-group-last-days-4.jpg" alt="Crocodile smile" width="550" height="367" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2162" /></a><br /> Our days at Sabi over, we moved back north to another big 5 reserve that specialises in big cats and the care of orphaned animals. On our first game drive we saw a nice Nile crocodile sunning in the last of the afternoon sun. Our guide tenaciously tracked the movements of a male lion first along the roads then through the rough bush. Along the way we encountered a nice black backed jackal. This individual sat for a long time in the perfect light. He was the decoy while his partner was stalking a group of guinea fowl from a different direction. We pressed on for the lion and finally found it as the sun was going down. Luckily we found an easier way out of the thick bush – the way in was quite and adventure.<br /> <a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/first-group-last-days-5.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/first-group-last-days-5.jpg" alt="Jackal poses in the light" width="550" height="361" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2163" /></a><br /> The safari ended on a high note and the guests returned with many great memories and images.<br /> <a href="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/first-group-last-days-6.jpg"><img src="http://photographafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/first-group-last-days-6.jpg" alt="Male Lion Yawns" width="550" height="367" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2164" /></a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://photographafrica.com/2013/04/safari-report-our-last-days-were-special/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>
Experience the South African wildlife at the best times for light and animal encounters. Our guides know the best places to find big cats, white and black rhino, elephant, and elusive rare species. Photographer Gregory Sweeney offers ways to improve your images through demonstration in the field and in informal learning sessions back at our lodge.
We will photograph in Kruger National Park, Thornybush Big 5 Reserve, and other private reserves and special sites.
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We can also arrange a custom safari for your group of 4 or more
Why we are different than other wildlife safaris
Why we are different
We are wildlife photographers and a family owned business; you will be staying part of the safari at our own small tree house lodge in South Africa on a wildlife conservancy.
As photographers we explore and discover the best places to find and photograph the most exciting animals. We take a maximum of only 6 guests per tour(in special cases 8) and stay at small lodges in order to allow for a personal experience for each guest.
We keep the cost low by avoiding luxury lodges and overpriced operators while not comprising on the quality of the reserves and parks we visit. The lodging is comfortable and provides a personal experience and the food is great.
We use open vehicles with 3 tiers of elevated seats: not a glass enclosed minivan like so many other operators. No popping out the top! Open vehicles allow you to shoot in all directions. Our drivers are skilled in positioning the vehicle and approaching the animal. We stay until everyone gets their shot or the subject exits. Some private reserves allow guests, guides,and tracker to get out of the vehicle if you can safely approach your subject.
We explore the African wildlife from our own exclusive and personal bush lodge comprised of unique treehouses, not a big impersonal lodge filled with bus tourists. The lodge keeps you close to nature but is more comfortable than permanent tented camp since the treehouses are more like cabins and have private ensuite facilities and electricity with lots of outlets for camera equipment and a safe.
You will visit a very special place
Situated 20 minutes from Kruger National Park, you will be staying in an area with several contiguous private game reserves. The varied conservation efforts of the reserves (white rhino, black rhino, elephant, lions, buffalo, etc) and the large combined area with open range in proximity to Kruger greatly increase the quality and likelihood of encountering many of the more elusive species. We drive on the famous Thornybush reserve as well as other private reserves in the Timbavati
When on safari we pace ourselves for photographers and those who like to observe the animals. Your leader and local guides and trackers teach you how to read the animal's behavior and anticipate the action shots.
We spend time with the animals observing and waiting for that memorable moment rather and rushing off in a hurry in order to tick another animal off the list. If a special opportunity arises, we are flexible enough to change our schedule and take advantage. The range and quality of wildlife areas in this region means we do not spend whole or half days traveling between destinations: one hour is our longest travel time to get to a photographic site.
Though large animals are the attraction, the birds, trees , and small creatures are not forgotten. Our experienced guides know the best areas and times to find specific animals. When we find them, the drivers know how to position the vehicle to anticipate the best photographic angle and will follow photographers’ directions. Our vehicles are open so there is no hanging out the roof or obstructed views. We go on private reserves where it is possible to photograph all of the Big 5.
Time of year makes a difference to your experience
We visit South Africa in the autumn and spring. This has many advantages for our guests including the fact that this is the off season for travelers in Africa so you will have less crowds and cheaper flights. Autumn is the beginning of the dry season when less grass and undergrowth are present which means easier viewing of animals. The temperatures are lower which will ensure the animals (and the humans) can be more active – no need for closed in vehicles with AC. Dry season also means few mosquitoes and bugs to worry about.
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Our Wild Times Newsletter is our way of keeping you up to date on our safaris. We also include a report after each safari, photography tips, travel information, and animal facts.You can follow our safaris and photo tours in more detail on our blog at www.PhotographAfrica.com
This is a Cinemagraph created from a still image and video shot on my Canon 5D Mach II
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