Spring brings with it the start of the rainy season and with that brings the birthing season for many species. This has left the wide-open plains of Sabi Sabi full of new life. Observing rhinos provided us with an opportunity to watch oxpeckers mating. Courtship, feeding and copulation take place on the back of an… [Read More]
Ranger Profile: Jason Street
My name is Jason Street. My passion for wild natural spaces came from as far back as I can remember. Thanks to my parents who introduced me to the wilderness at a very young age, I have been privileged to witness some incredible scenes over the years.
One scene that I will never forget and one that sparked my passion for wildlife photography was on a walk in the Kruger National Park, which has open boundaries to Sabi Sabi. We had just jumped off the vehicle and we were about 500 meters into our walk when the unmistakable squeaking sound of excited wild dogs filled the area. They were close by and moving in our direction. We stepped off the prominent game path where we were walking, sat down low and anticipated they would move past us. As luck would have it, on that day we got it right and the pack moved past us on either side. There were twelve of them including some pups. The light was golden, and we were at eye level with these incredible endangered hunters. They sniffed around within a few meters of us and eventually moved on. While I will always have this sighting engraved in my mind, I have not been able to share sights like this with the world. It was on this day that I decided I needed to capture these unique moments and share them with the world.
I went out and bought a Canon 700d that came with a kit lens 70-300mm. This is what I used for the next few years, teaching myself how to operate this piece of machinery and capturing moments to share with everyone in the hope people can share my love for these magical wilderness areas and help conserve them for future generations as well as for the health of our current generation.
I firmly believe that time spent in wilderness areas regenerates the human spirit, it changes the way we think and changes the way we behave. Wild areas are no longer a luxury but are a necessity of the human spirit. I hope that through my photography I can inspire others to protect these natural areas.
Camera Gear:
Canon 7D Mark ii
Sigma 100-400 f5 lens
A Week in the Bush Vol. 438
A magnificent week began with a massive pack of wild dogs that had a very successful in their hunts, providing for all members. With so many mouths to feed, there is massive pressure on adults to produce meals for all. On one afternoon drive, they made not less than 3 impala kills, providing some very… [Read More]
A Week in the Bush Vol. 437
Spring brings with it the start of our rainy season and wherever you look there is new life, a time of plenty for all. From plants to insects, herbivores to carnivores Jacana took full advantage of a vulnerable newborn warthog late in the afternoon which she hoisted high into the branches of a Marula tree,… [Read More]
A Week in the Bush Vol. 436
What. A. Week!!! The Kambula Pride has been seen frequently around the reserve and seems they are looking to extend their territory. We have been seeing them for a while now moving deeper into our reserve. The coalition of four N’waswishaka male lions that roam this territory are always moving around to numerous prides found… [Read More]
A Week in the Bush Vol. 434
The week got off to an incredible start! As we drove past a river crossing, we spotted a massive pack of wild dogs sleeping in the dry riverbed. A fitting place as the sand is cool and there are lots of trees shielding them from the heat of the sun. They were resting after chasing… [Read More]
