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This four-chapter safari was in itself a sequel to a safari
that debuted in February 2013. Following a very successful safari through the
Serengeti with sightings and experiences ranging from wildebeest calving, herds
of elephants walking through the fields of golden grass, prides of lions,
cheetah coalitions and an intimate viewing of two leopards as they walked along
a gully, I was asked to think about planning another safari.
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| Serengeti, February 2013 |
Marc and Barry have travelled extensively and particularly
enjoy portrait photography, so we decided on an itinerary that would include
the opportunity to photograph mountain gorillas in Rwanda, chimpanzees in
Mahale Mountains National Park, elephants in Ruaha, and general wildlife in
Ngorongoro Crater. When you are interested in photography, it is important to
give it time. Most photos, especially of wildlife, are shot with an exposure
that is smaller than one 60th of a second. It is an incredibly short
period of time that is influenced by so many variables. It is essential to be
patient and in doing so you increase your chance of experiencing and capturing that
special fraction of a second.
Follow the links and enjoy some of those moments they
captured.
other galleries:
With both of them carrying very nice cameras, I decided to leave
my big camera in my bag and opted to use my iPhone. I’ve noticed that phone
photography is becoming popular and there are even courses at university level
that you can take. The quick editing that some of the apps offer is also quite
fun and easy to use.
The images and a video below were all taken with my iPhone
and edited on Instagram- each tells a different story.
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| This little guy took interest in me and after posing for the photo above began a little performance. |
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| They invite you to play. |
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| Much of the wildlife in Ngorongoro crater is so habituated to vehicles that they hardly move from the road. |
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| Greystoke Camp in Mahale. |
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| Fishing for ants with tools. |
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| You may have seen this pelican on youtube. The new camp pet provides quite the entertainment when you're not trekking the chimps. |
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| Tuskless matriarchs are common in Ruaha. |
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| The wet season in Ruaha can make game viewing a bit difficult but the landscapes are stunning. |
