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Monthly Archives: April 2011

Encounter with a grass snake

A first time sighting, no matter what the species, is always a great experience for a wildlife photographer, especially if you are lucky enough to get a few photos in the process. We spend a vast amount of our time researching species, understanding unique behaviours and yearly life cycles all the while watching weather forecasts. This allows a mental…

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Gnu in the Rain

This photo of the Blue Wildebeest was taken on a really miserable day in Kruger, putting paid to the notion that animals go about their business regardless of the weather. This ‘clown’ of the savannah was unusually subdued and just stood feeling sorry for himself. In this low light the Mk4 proved once again what a…

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Hippo in Water

 I visited and waited at many waterholes for a decent Hippo yawn photograph and the waiting finally paid off.  Due to the overcast conditions and the resultant low level of light, I thought it would do nicely in the Black and White category. For those of you that missed my encounter with a hippo  blog…

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