Sabi Sabi has played host to many of the world’s top wildlife photographers over the past 30 years. Few places in Africa can offer a photographer up close and personal encounters with Africa’s wildlife like Sabi Sabi. This, combined with a highly trained safari team, will ensure the very best opportunities and placement to achieve these once-in-a-lifetime shots.
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action in photography
It is very important to be in the right place at the right time but also to be prepared.
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high iso
It appeared that he was hunting mice – he would dash from one spot to another.
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backlit lilac breasted roller
While we were observing the commensialistic symbiosis between the birds and the rhino…
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full moon
Every 30 days the moon rises just after sunset and normally it looks spectacular.
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summer has arrived
To capture a swallow in flight with a mouthful of mud has always been something…
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leopard portrait
With this leopard portrait, the young male leopard was sitting on top of a termite mound…
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macro photography
The insects are starting to emerge and along with insects come frogs!
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back or rim light
Recently one of our resident prides broughp down at least 3 buffalo…
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digital post production
Digital processing is becoming a major part of “new world” photographers…
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electric storm
I eagerly awaited the first thunderstorm of this summer….and it finally arrived!
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aperture priority
The most important part of this composition was getting the background right…
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the insignificant
The oxpecker had now made its way to her head which might make for a good picture.
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rhino up in ash
Rhinos are prehistoric looking mammals forming part of the Big Five found at Sabi Sabi
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photographic opportunities
My eyes are always scanning for photographic opportunities.
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anticipatience
It was a lovely afternoon and the warm sun was starting to throw soft light into the bush.
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back-lit spotted hyena
I managed to capture this image, with the spotted hyena staring in the leopard’s direction
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motion blur
It is always a challenge to try and portray movement within a single frame.
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a different perspective
It was just then that I realized that it does not happen every day…
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birds in flight
In order to capture an image of a bird in flight you need to freeze the motion of the bird.
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the impossible made possible
We were in time to see the sun go down, the colors change and watch the full moon rise.
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into the darkness
Rim lighting can often give an extremely powerful effect if used correctly.
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multiple exposures
While trying to take the perfect photograph for Earth Hour, I sat playing with my camera trying to get the exposures correct;
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the angle makes all the difference
Just changing the angle can change the whole look of the photo…
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low light focusing
Taking photos at night using the spotlight or even a flash can be very challenging.
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stargazing
Capturing the stars and the Milky Way in all their glory can seem rather intimidating…
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fill light function
With technology moving the way it is, photography is becoming more and more in-depth.
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the ever elusive leopard
This has got to be one of my favorite leopard photos.
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get creative
There are those days when the animals are not creating any specific action…
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silhouette skills
Another great effect can be achieved by capturing only the silhouette of the animal.
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scenic sunsets
Africa is often characterised by its iconic sunsets.
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landscapes
In my humble opinion, one of the most difficult images to capture is a beautiful landscape.
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painting with light
Capturing a great picture of the stars is always a difficult task.
A GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHY AT SABI SABI
