A Dung Beetle walks into a bar and asks… Is this stool taken? It is fascinating observing Dung Beetles in the wild. These small creatures roll dung (manure) into a round ball, far bigger and heavier than their own body weight. They roll this ball backwards with their hind legs for great distances. Two beetles, […]
Visiting game reserves with my camera is always a special time for me. It allows me to get close to nature where I can observe and photograph the fascinating and often complex behaviors of wild animals. One such reserve, Madikwe, is situated in the North Western part of South Africa and is home to the[…..]
Some of my favorite things to photograph when travelling are reflections of landmarks, trees or animals in bodies of water. Photographing a reflection in water adds a unique and interesting perspective and depth to a photo. For a successful reflection, you need not only to understand how the elements work, but help from Mother Nature[…..]
In a game reserve on the border between North-West South Africa and Botswana I have come learn of an extraordinary pride of lionesses. These lionesses have learned to adapt, using both their natural and man-made environment to their best advantage. Our Game Ranger told us the pride is known as the “Bakwena” pride. The Bakwena[…..]