Hi I took this really cool shot last year in Moremi Botswana and I finally found some time to edit and I think it looks really cool. I would like to know how this picture makes everyone feel 🙂
I still do not know what to name it, any suggestions?

Canon R10
Sigma 150-600mm
ISO 320
F 8.0
1/1250 sec.

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Depth of field for sharp focus depends on several factors, including the focal length of the lens and the selected aperture. As you increase your aperture number (go from a small number/wide open aperture to a higher number/small aperture opening) your depth of field for a given situation will…Read More

Hadeda chicks

This Hadeda family calls our garden home. They love to sit on the garden wall in the late afternoon to preen. They do an amazing job to control the insect population as is evident from the mud on their beaks. Some people harbour ill feeling towards these birds because of their load call. I find them fascinating and they are quite…Read More

Female Cardinal Woodpecker

Settings: 560mm, ISO 4000, f 8.0, 1/1000 sec

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Grey lourie fledgeling

Gear: Canon 5D Mark IV, Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5 – 5.6 L IS II, Canon Extender EF 1.4x III
Settings: 560mm, ISO 1600, f 8.0, 1/2000 sec

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Paradise flycatcher family

Gear: Canon 5D Mark IV, Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5 – 5.6 L IS II, Canon Extender EF 1.4x III
Settings, frame 1: 560mm, ISO 5000, f 8.0, 1/800 sec; Frame 2: 560mm, ISO 4000, f 8.0, 1/800 sec

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Catch of the day

Brown hooded kingfisher with striped skink.

Gear: Canon 5D Mark IV, Canon EF 100-400mm F4.5 – 5.6 L IS II, Canon Extender EF 1.4x III
Settings: 560mm, ISO 6400, f 8.0, 1/2000 sec

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Kolmanskop is a famous ghost town in the Namib Desert of southern Namibia that rose to prominence during a 1908 diamond rush and was eventually reclaimed by the desert.
The Diamond Discovery (1908)
The town’s story began when Zacharias Lewala, a railway worker, found a “shiny stone” while shoveling sand off the tracks near Lüderitz. He gave…Read More

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Photographing wildlife is much more than just capturing the subject, no matter how spectacular it may be. What follows is a reflection on how a single quote from a master photographer, along with studying his work, shaped approaches to photography and to nature.

The Revelation
Often, photographers are busy on purely technical topics:…Read More

Prasenjeet Yadav captured this image of a tiger chewing on a cow carcass in Chandrapur, India, where there is a growing tiger population. This image appeared in the September 2025 story “The Curious Case of the Tigers Who Changed Their Stripes,” written by Yadav.
The story “The Curious Case of the Tigers Who Changed Their Stripes” in the September…Read More

Arrowmarked Babblers

Camera: Canon EOS 5D mark IV
Lens: Canon 100-400mm L with 1.4x teleconverter

Settings: 560mm, f 8.0, 1/1000 sec, ISO6400

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As quiet as a mouse…

My dog chased this little guy into a tree. He sat almost motionless for quite some time.

Camera: Canon EOS 5D mark IV
Lens: Canon 100-400mm L with 1.4x teleconverter

Settings: f 8.0, 1/1000 sec, ISO5000

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Brownhooded Kingfisher

Camera: Canon EOS 5D mark IV
Lens: Canon 100-400mm L with 1.4x teleconverter

Settings: 560mm f 8.0, 1/1000 sec, ISO1600

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Please, don’t shoot!

Speckled Mousebird

Camera: Canon EOS 5D mark IV
Lens: Canon 100-400mm L with 1.4x teleconverter

Settings: f 8.0, 1/1000 sec, ISO2000

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As we say goodbye to 2025, we leave behind memories, lessons,
& moments that shaped us. With open hearts and hopeful smiles,
we welcome 2026 — a brand-new chapter filled with
fresh dreams, new opportunities, and endless possibilities.
May the year bring happiness, peace, success, & moments worth
remembering. Cheers to new beginnings a…Read More

A wildlife photography checklist is important for ensuring readiness and ethical practices, allowing photographers to focus on capturing fleeting moments rather than worrying about forgotten details. The dynamic and unpredictable nature of wildlife means that every second counts, and a pre-shoot checklist helps.

Kurrichane Thrush in Mulberry tree

Settings: focal length 560mm, f8, 1/1000, ISO1600
Gear: Canon 5D Mark IV, EF 100-400mm with 1.4x extender

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Beware the old soldier.

Nikon D610
Tamron 150-600 at 600mm
f/8
1/2500sec
ISO 2200 +2step exposure compensation
Beanbag support

Lions were scattered under trees with full bellies when the cubs started playing with the remains of the unfortunate buffalo.

Nikon D610
Tamron 150-600 at 600mm
f/8
1/2500sec
ISO 2200 +2step exposure compensation
Beanbag support

An amazing battle unfolded as the Harrier Hawk checked every nook and cranny of the weathered wood-skeleton for it’s next meal. The starlings who calls it home was not happy and a scream-fest ensued.

Nikon D610
Tamron 150-600 @ 600mm focal length
f/11
1/4000sec
ISO 3200 +4 step exposure compensation
Beanbag support

Hip Hip Hooray! Water fights in the Sabi Hippo Pool

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This photo turned out to be a bit of a surprise! The way the birds feathers ‘flow’ with the water ripples make for an interesting result – or so I think. The second version is edited to distinguish more between bird and water. Let me know what you think.

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Birds of KNP
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Hyenas in the park – some of the youngest I’ve seen
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Bokkomlaan (Velddrif) bird life

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No matter how good you are at photography, you should never stop learning.
So why learn photography? To capture memories, to expand your perceptions of the world, to honour your creative vision, to become fully present, to participate in a wonderful lifelong hobby, and to more fully appreciate and enjoy your journey through life.
It is a privilege…Read More

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In wildlife photography and filmmaking, patience is everything. 🌌 Every journey into the wild starts with hope – the hope to witness something extraordinary and to capture a moment that tells a story. But more often than usual, we return home with nothing. No photos, no f…Read More

Kurrichane Thrush in Karee tree

Settings: focal length 560mm, f8, 1/2000, ISO1600
Gear: Canon 5D Mark IV, EF 100-400mm with 1.4x extender

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Spent a week at Burchell’s visiting the KNP

A couple of photo’s highlighting the visit with varying camera settings but all shot in manual mode. As always, at times challenging with different lighting and times of day.

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One surprising aspect of wildlife photography has always interested me, just as much as capturing the animal itself: telling the story of the natural environment in which the animal lives. I would call it the “Animalscape,” and I see it as a powerful tool in the visual toolbox.https://photographylife.com/animalscape-photography

Ringneck parakeet enjoying the nectar of Coral tree flowers.

This is a member of the ever growing population of Indian Ringneck Parakeets that made Centurion their home. What started as a small population in Hennops Park several years ago, has grown to a thriving flock. These birds seem to be highly adaptable.

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CHALLENGING MOMENTS BEHIND MY CAMERA
Red Crown Cranes – Japan
Nikon D4, Nikon 600mm lens, 1/3200sec, f/8, ISO 500, Manual Mode, Flash did not fire, Tripod was used, Time 13:58.

Photographing white birds in snowy conditions presents unique challenges, primarily due to the camera’s tendency to underexpose images with extensive areas of white. It is…Read More

Family Portrait
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Beautiful Vixen
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From my “Voices in the Wild” collection
.https://www.bruna.co.za/voices-in-the-wild

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View the Wildlife Photographer of the Year images from the current and previous years’ competitions. These images were awarded for their artistic composition, technical innovation and truthful interpretation of the natural world. Some stunning images.
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/wpy/gallery

Photographers:

Strip GPS Data from Your Photos to Protect Wildlife

Most of us will have shared photos of animals online, or just “behind the scenes” shots whilst out on location, without a second thought. But your smartphone, and some cameras, are embedding GPS data into these images by default. This GPS data can, unfortunately, be det…Read More

This happens in your office when you take photography too far!

Read our article on Joel Sartore’s amazing wildlife and conservation photography:

Joel Sartore: Saving Wildlife

Luke Brouwers “Zebras” Etosha Pan, Namibia 2022
CANON90D 1/20sec@f32, ISO100 150mm(EF100-400)
I am not a big wildlife photographer like Bruna, whose work I absolutely love but when you get given an oppurtunity do not let it pass. This is a bit of ICM to create this effect
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Title: Sibling rivalry

Camera: Nikon Z6II
Lens: Sigma 150-600mm at 200mm focal length
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 280 Auto ISO (Yes, I know I shouldn’t have)
Shutter speed: 1/2000sec
Cropped, darkened the background a bit and sharpened with Nik 7 Sharpener Output.
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Title: After the rain

Camera: Nikon Z6II
Lens: Sigma 150-600mm at 300mm focal length
Aperture: f/7.1
ISO: 500
Shutter speed: 1/1600sec
Cropped.
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Title: Look! A camera!

Camera: Nikon Z6II
Lens: Sigma 150-600mm at 300mm focal length
Aperture: f/7.1
ISO: 650
Shutter speed: 1/500sec
Cropped. Linear gradient to darken the foreground, and background.
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Title: Echoes of Flight

Camera: Nikon Z6II
Lens: Sigma 150-600mm at 200mm focal length
Aperture: f/5.3
ISO: 400
Shutter speed: 1/400sec

Title: The Thinker

Camera: Nikon Z6II
Lens: Sigma 150-600mm at 300mm focal length
Apeture: f/5.6
ISO: 800
Shutter speed: 1/800sec
Cropped, and darkened the background.