Articles on Africa, wildlife and photography
The Nikon D600 and Canon EOS 6D are two of the most affordable full-frame sensor (ie the same size as 35mm film) cameras available. Here we compare the two cameras in our quick comparison review. If you are in the market for a full frame DSLR then this head to head comparison from ePHOTOzine.com should be useful.
Read moreTo the beginner, there’s a bewildering array of cameras out there these days. They advertise a multitude of features often wrapped up in technical jargon and sales-speak. How do you sift through it all to find the camera that’s right for you? If you don’t know how to choose between Nikon or Canon, Sony or Pentax this article from PhotoTuts+[…]
Read moreSerengeti killer highway back on the agenda Words like ‘deception’ but also the undiplomatic word ‘lies’ were used in comments sent to this correspondent when news emerged that the Tanzanian government, in the face of past protests and boycott threats, and in neglect of more viable alternative routes, seems to have gone back to their much disputed position of building a[…]
Read moreA rare antelope that has been absent in the Mara has been spotted after a decade o absence. The single male Roan antelope was spotted near Roan Hill, to the south of the Maasai Mara reserve this week. “The hill named after this antelope has reclaimed its name,” said Paul Kirui, a Kenya Professional Gold Safari Guide. Kirui said the[…]
Read moreIf you’re using a Nikon D600, or are thinking of buying one, you should check out this useful page at Photography Bay
Read moreI first heard about Motswari from a friend. I’d told him I was looking for lodges in the Greater Kruger area we could use for our photo safaris and workshops. We’ve travelled together a lot so he knew the kind of place I would like; Somewhere down to earth with the emphasis on good game viewing, great guiding and impeccable[…]
Read moreThe cheetah, South Africa’s second-most threatened carnivore, has returned to the country’s Free State province for the first time in 100 years with the reintroduction of two male cheetahs at the privately owned Laohu Valley Reserve assisted by the Endangered Wildlife Trust. The Free State is the only province in South Africa that has not had wild cheetahs since their[…]
Read moreFirst Lady Margaret Kenyatta has called for the immediate end to foreign countries buying ivory from Kenya. Mrs Kenyatta said countries in Asia, US and Africa said stopping trade in ivory from the country will discourage poaching. “If the countries stop buying ivory, demand will be lower. Buying is contributing to demand which is destroying the future of our elephants,”[…]
Read moreCongratulations Tanzania! A 2 year study by online company ‘safaribookings.com’, taking in views and reviews from more than 1,000 safari travellers has just voted Tanzania the No.1 safari destination in Africa. Click here to read the story in Tanzania’s Daily News.
Read moreThere’s always a great sense of anticipation when I go back to a game park that I love. It’s partly to do with all the photos that I have already got planned; knowing exactly which corners of the park I want to visit and the shots I’m hoping to get. But it is also about renewing my acquaintance with some[…]
Read moreYour kids will get a lot more from their holiday if thay can share the fun of taking photos, not just watch Mum & Dad taking them. To ensure that the next wave of young photographers understand the performance and ergonomic advantages of using a real camera, you’ll need to get one into their hands as soon as possible. Here’s[…]
Read moreIn the final communiqué of the meeting, G8 Leaders placed the fight against the illegal trade in wildlife alongside fighting corruption, transnational organized crime and illicit trafficking of drugs and people. Recognizing the threats posed by such trafficking, Leaders agreed to “… also take action to tackle the illegal trafficking of protected or endangered wildlife species.” They’re talked the talk,[…]
Read moreMany of us have appreciated rhinos when we visited zoos or were lucky enough to go on wild safaris. But there are unfortunately people who do not appreciate their beauty. Rhinos are being killed indiscriminately and there is a chance that they will soon go extinct. Click here to read Stephanie Mizzi’s emotional article in the Malta Independent
Read more2 months ago, all indicators pointed at the annual wildebeest migration running behind schedule this year. But now things are turning out quite differently. By the beginning of June some of the front runners were crossing the Grumeti River and heading towards Seronera before quickly moving further north into Ikoma. Herds of wildebeest were already massing on the central plains[…]
Read moreKWS says poachers have killed 137 elephants, 24 rhinos this year Poachers have killed at least 137 elephants and 24 rhinos this year amid global concerns over trade in game trophies. Kenya Wildlife Service director William Kiprono said half of the endangered species were killed in the Tsavo conservancy area where poachers masquerade as herders from adjacent ranches. Click here[…]
Read moreThe world’s fastest land animal, the sleek and long-legged cheetah,Acinonyx Jubatus, is losing its race for survival. Once a common animal found on five continents, the cheetah is now an Endangered Species. Loss of habitat, conflict with humans, as well as its own loss of genetic variation, are the main threats facing the cheetah today. The cheetah needs large expanses[…]
Read moreMost wildlife photographers, be they professional or amateur, will have a telephoto or zoom lens in their camera bag; there are so many occasions when you need to be able to bring your subject closer but you can’t get yourself physically closer. Unfortunately good telephoto lenses longer than 300mm are seriously expensive – thousands of pounds/dollars – so it is[…]
Read moreWidespread killing of elephants threatens economic prosperity and rule of law, warns African Development Bank. The massacre of elephants has gone beyond being a problem for animal rights activists. It now concerns international institutions and governments at the highest level because it is perceived as a threat to political and economic stability in central Africa. Click here to read Laurence[…]
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