Reading Time: 4 minutes On a recent trip to the Caprivi strip, Northern Namibia I had a few hours with the Nikon Z9 and a 500mm f5.6 PF Lens attached. Here are my observations and images. How well does the 500 mm PF lens work with the Z9? The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens was …
Reading Time: 4 minutes Wildlife photographers are always looking for unique ways to attract buyers for their prints. Is it possible to use elephant dung paper for wildlife prints? I have done several prints on elephant poop paper and have been very pleased with the results. What is elephant dung paper? Elephant dung paper is an organic and sustainable …
Reading Time: 6 minutes Here are 7 tips and tricks on photographing the moon. Read to the end for handheld camera settings!
Reading Time: 5 minutes The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is one of my all time favourite safari destinations. Most of the park lies within Botswana and the southern part lies in South Africa. Please also read my self-drive article on the park – see link in the box below. Read also Self-drive in Kgalagadi Go for long enough The Kgalagadi …
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Reading Time: 6 minutes A self drive in the Kruger can seem daunting for the newcomer so here are the top 11 game viewing tips.
1. Drive at the right time of day
2. Search in the right areas
3. Do your research
4. Find water
5. Look in the trees
6. Listen for alarm calls
7. Check the sightings board
8. Talk to others
9. Drive the back roads
10. Be patient
11. Check in camp
Reading Time: 6 minutes If you want to get the best out of your Nikon Z9 here are 13 must have accessories.
Reading Time: 7 minutes Many people know about the big five animals of Kruger Park, but do you know about the big six birds? Here’s a lowdown for the avian enthusiast planning a bird watching safari.
Reading Time: 9 minutes These guidelines for ethical wildlife photography techniques help ensure you leave with great shots while protecting animals and their environment.
Reading Time: 6 minutes 5 animals that mate for life:
1. African wild dog
2. Black-backed jackal
3. Steenbok
4. Duiker
5. Dik-dik
Reading Time: 10 minutes Here are the five reasons you can feel safe from animal attack while on a safari vehicle:
1. Safety rules
2. Animals are used to tourists
3. Humans are not prey species
4. Expert guides
5. Abundance of natural prey
