It is a question that keeps coming up, either on Safaris, or just as general discussions with like minded people, What should Wildlife Photography be all about? I suppose a similar questions would be, What made you buy a camera …
The use of artificial light
A lot has been made about Photographing with the use of artificial light in Wildlife Photography, mainly spotlights. The first thing that jumps to mind is ethics. One has to be very careful not to overstep the boundaries, and have …
Trip report: Wildlife Photography course 14-16 July 2017
To many people out there, the idea of Wildlife Photography, albeit a very romantic one, is usually very intimidating. We hear all these big words of Exposures, ISO’s, Apertures and not matter how much research we do on the internet, …
A Special Moment with a Wild White Lion
As a Guide, or anyone that enjoys nature for that matter, there are certain things we always wish to see. Whether it be Wildebeest crossing over the Mara River, Polar Bears in Svalbard or witnessing Lions taking down a Buffalo, …
The Battle of Beasts
How many times have you heard horror stories of Buffalo mauling people, being one of the most dangerous animals to encounter of foot etc? Yes fact of the matter is that this is mostly towards hunters when a Buffalo is …
Trip Report: Exclusive Timbavati Safari 16-20 June 2017
The Timbavati is a place that gets me excited every time. The Reserve offers a certain X-factor, that anything could happen at any stage, as long as you are willing to put in the hours. Arriving at Umlani Bushcamp, it …
That ONE blade of grass
If you have been on a few Photo safaris, then I am sure you are very familiar with that ONE blade of grass. The ONE that will make you pull out your hair and bite your bottom lip out of …
Planning Panning
When creating certain images, planning and knowing what it is that you are trying to create, is a major step to achieving your goal. You need to know what it is you want to create, before you create it, make …
How do you go about creating an image?
It is something that we get asked on many Photographic Safaris, “What do you think about before capturing an image”. Now this may differ from individual to individual, but here is what goes through my mind before pressing the shutter …
Trip Report: Exclusive Timbavati Safari 11-15 May
The Timbavati Game Reserve is a name that needs little introduction to the avid Safari goer. Open to the Kruger National Park this Private Game Reserve is known for its phenomenal game viewing, especially the Big Cats. This Exclusive Timbavati …
Trip Report: Madikwe Photo Safari 28 April – 4 May
With autumn almost behind us and winter just around the corner, it was time for five guests and myself to head to Madikwe Game Reserve. The clear winter skies and soft afternoon sun could only promise to deliver another magical photo …
Do You Want To Improve Your Wildlife Photography?
If you just purchased a new camera, or would like to know how to use your current camera to its optimum, then our Wildlife Photography course is definitely for you. From a learning point of view, nothing beats spending quality …
Not Your Average Kruger Photo Safari
Kruger National Park is most certainly a name that needs no introduction to any wildlife photographer or enthusiast. One of the largest National Parks in Africa, Kruger National Park attracts people from all over the world to experience the beauty …
An Exclusive Timbavati Safari
The Timbavati Private Game Reserve forms part of a group of nature reserves on the Western boundary of the Kruger National Park. These wildlife-rich lands are now an integral part of the Kruger National Park system, managed in cooperation with …
What is Your Favorite Subject to Photograph?
A question that often pops up on Safari is “What is your favourite subject to Photograph”? From Impala to Zebras to Elephants and all your predators, all can give you a bit of magic when in the right place, right …
What images are YOU looking to create?
Whilst sitting with one of our clients shortly before she was due to head off on a Private Photographic Safari, I asked her “What images are you looking to create on this trip”? Her response was so refreshing to hear, because …
Why Previous Guiding Experience is So Important for a Photographic Guide
One of the things that I personally enjoy about the Wild Eye Team is that all of us have some form of previous guiding experience. Now, without blowing too much smoke up where it doesn’t belong, I truly believe this …
When in doubt, zoom out
One of the biggest challenges we face as Photographers and Photographic Guides helping people with their photography, is to get the confidence to zoom out or pull back. When we start our photography, we almost always look for the biggest …
Lens recommendation for Madikwe Game Reserve
Madikwe Game Reserve, situated in the North West Province of South Africa close to the Botswana border, is home to our Madikwe Photo Safari. This Reserve which is only a four hour drive from Johannesburg, is the perfect getaway for …
Lens recommendation for Kruger
The Kruger National Park is a name that needs no introduction to Wildlife Photographers and enthusiasts. Being one of the largest National Parks in Africa, this region teems with Fauna and Flora. It is in the South Eastern section however, …
