15 August 2011, and it’s our first day on safari. We left Mountain Village about 7:30AM and arrived about an hour later in Ilkiding’a, an agricultural Masaai village located near the base of Mt. Meru (northeast of Arusha). The drive was over bumpy and very dusty back roads, but our vehicle was expertly maneuvered by [...]
Tag Archive 'Safari'
Three Giraffes Crossing the Plains of Tortillis
Posted in Africa, How to, Kenya, Safari, Travel on Oct 9th, 2010
I am often amazed at just how stunning clouds can look in black and white. When there is a lack of dynamic color, black and white just seems to come center stage. The image below started out as a normal RAW color capture via my Nikon D3s. After basic color processing, I used Nik Software’s [...]
Our last night in Amboseli National Park and outside in the Conservation Area found us with several wonderful opportunities as giraffes traveled from the distant forests near Tanzania to the park swamps for water. As daylight started to fall, I saw the opportunity to do some panning shots after the giraffes were spooked off of [...]
I mentioned in the previous posting, the 2 hour negotiation event that netted us three Maasi for a two hour photo shoot starting at dawn the following day. Here are some behind the scenes shots of the Great Negotiator, getting his butt handed to him by the Maasi from a nearby village. At the end [...]
I will be leading two safaris into Tanzania during 2011. These will offer two distinct seasons of Africa and both will feature opportunities for viewing and photographing one of the great wonders of the world, the great wildebeest migration (as long as Mother Nature cooperates). We will also pursue photography of Cheetahs, Lions, and Leopards [...]
Africa 2010 – Good Guides Do Make a Difference
Posted in Africa, Safari, Travel, Uncategorized on Mar 29th, 2010
Before I start sharing photos and stories from my Feb 2010 Safari, I wanted to address one question that I am often asked: Why do you always use Thomson Safaris? While they are one of the oldest and most established tour companies in Tanzania, specializing only in Tanzania, I only have to turn to the [...]
I’ve been back from an all NIKON safari for about two weeks and I must tell you – the memories remain fresh and sweet, and will for some time to come! Over the years of travel I have come to expect the unexpected yet, these safaris never cease to put a smile on my face. Although [...]
Photo of the Week
Posted in Africa, Photo of the Week, Safari, Travel on Dec 20th, 2009
Nikon D300, 17-55mm @ 31mm, ISO 200, 1/200 sec @ f8
Photo of the Week
Posted in Africa, Photo of the Week, Safari, Travel on Oct 25th, 2009
Nikon D300, 17-55 @ 17mm, ISO 200, f10 at 1/160 sec Deep in the sand dunes of Namibia, I was presented with a rolling light show of highlights and shadows as the sun rose from my left. With the camera having significantly less dynamic range than the human eye, it is always a challenge to [...]
Nikon D300, 17-55 @55mm; ISO 320, f 7.1 @ 1/640 sec