Tag Archives: Africa

Nicky’s Canon Corner – 7D users take note

Posted on September 25, 2012 by admin

Canon’s excellent prosumer wildlife camera has impressed since being released three years ago with its excellent focus systems and high speed of shooting. Now its even better with RAW image bursts increased from 15 to 25 frames a second. The … Continue reading →

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Panic at the Lake

Posted on July 26, 2012 by admin

I have a special spot for Lake Panic which is a waterhole near Paul Kruger Gate in the Kruger National Park. When I was a guide at Singita and had time off I often used to relax here enjoying the … Continue reading →

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Join Nicky for a fantastic value safari to the Chobe

Posted on June 7, 2012 by admin

Imagine sitting on a flat bottomed skimmer boat with your camera on a tripod and photographing herds of elephants as they come pouring down the banks to drink from the Chobe. Savanna Lodge has arguably the best location in the … Continue reading →

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Look what Daniel and his D4 saw

Posted on May 23, 2012 by admin

Daniel Dolpire has been on two workshops with me and he is a fine photographer and always adds a great deal of fun to our groups. After game drives we often have friendly banter looking over our shots to see … Continue reading →

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A tale of four countries

Posted on April 17, 2012 by admin

  Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia all come together in one spectacularly watery spot near where the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers. I am told that it is the only place in the world where four countries meet and I just … Continue reading →

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Into the bush .. and onto the bike

Posted on March 12, 2012 by admin

Was this my 10th or 11th Emerald Season safari? Either way it was  great to be back in my favourite valley at this time of year.  Jacob who has an easy going manner, really understands photography and has a deep … Continue reading →

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Back from Best of Botswana 2012

Posted on February 13, 2012 by admin

Our group of 7 has just returned from Botswana and I am pretty sure that all will agree that the experiences that we had with Kwando Safari Camps exceeded all expectations. There is always the slight concern in the green … Continue reading →

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It’s not about the lens

Posted on July 24, 2011 by admin

When Tim and Sabine Featherby invited me to run a photographic workshop at Baines River Camp, I was delighted. The camp, which takes its name from artist Thomas Baines has just six rooms with the Zambezi River right in front … Continue reading →

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Namibian Desert Light

Posted on June 11, 2011 by admin

HDR image of Wolwedans Chateau The Namibian landscapes are without equal. Delightfully contoured like the body of an exquisitely curved woman, with rich colours that change from yellow, to red to purple with the rising and setting sun and all … Continue reading →

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The lake of Stars

Posted on May 5, 2011 by admin

“It’s not salty,” shouted Liam as he flung himself into the waters of Lake Malawi. Its a pretty surprising thing to swim in this inland sea which is more than 300 kilometres long and so wide you cant see its … Continue reading →

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