A Day out at Xtreme Falconry
A couple of days ago, I took up a day out at a falconry centre which was given to me as a birthday present by some friends. It was a great idea since I love big raptors and, despite working in the bush, we rarely [...]
Guest Report: Eric Williams | Double Luangwa | 2 – 9 October 2017
Eric only took up photography a few years ago but has fast acquired a good range of skills, and a good grasp of his camera. He made the best use of the trip and I'm hoping that some of his best shots (which he is [...]
January in the South Luangwa
January is about half-way through Zambia's rainy season; large amounts of rain have usually fallen, carpeting the country in green grass, and stimulating extraordinary plant growth. The lagoons are filling, and the river has risen dramatically from the annual low in October and November. A [...]
Guest Report: Nick Gill | Double Luangwa | 3 – 10 September 2017
Nick & Caroline travelled with me in September 2017, in the prime photo safari period. During the booking stage, we discussed which camps we should stay at and I encouraged them to choose camps that were deep in the heart of the best safari areas. [...]
Through the Lens: Hippo Skirmish
Hippos spend most of their daylight hours in the shallow water of rivers and lagoons. They venture out at night to find food, when the cooler temperatures and cover of darkness protect them from the enemies of overheating and predation. However, at night they are [...]
Guest Report: Kathy Phipps | Private Safari | 29 Aug – 1 Sep 2017
Kathy Phipps joined me on safari in August for a few days. August is prime-time in the Luangwa so as expected, the sightings were spectacular! She and her group had particular skills that they wanted to develop during their trip so we focused our attention [...]
Know your African Wildlife: African Elephants
Wherever we come from, we grow up being aware of elephants; they are the stars in children’s books, the decorations on kids’ clothes and prominent members of the cuddly toy section of a baby’s room. However, nothing compares to watching these wildlife icons in their [...]
Through the Lens: 2017 in Review
Towards the end of 2016, I was involved in an accident that left me badly injured and with a 5 week hospital visit. I received first-class medical care - for which I am most grateful - but I was nervous about my first safari season [...]
Wildlife: the Luangwa’s “white” baboons
Occasionally, mammals with unusual colouration show up around the world. Some of them are albino (lacking any pigmentation in the skin), some are leucistic (lacking some pigmentation) and others are melanistic (with a higher than normal level of pigmentation). In some cases, melanism becomes quite [...]
Guest Report: Vicky Fry, UK | Flatdogs Camp & Zikomo Safari Lodge | 2 – 9 October 2017
During a safari, we spend time over lunch reviewing guests' images, chatting about composition, camera settings and various techniques. With those who wish to, we also start doing some editing work on the computer. In this way, I have a chance to see how my [...]