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.
volume 2:
action in photography
It is very important to be in the right place at the right time but also to be prepared.
high iso
It appeared that he was hunting mice – he would dash from one spot to another.
backlit lilac breasted roller
While we were observing the commensialistic symbiosis between the birds and the rhino…
full moon
Every 30 days the moon rises just after sunset and normally it looks spectacular.
summer has arrived
To capture a swallow in flight with a mouthful of mud has always been something…
leopard portrait
With this leopard portrait, the young male leopard was sitting on top of a termite mound…
macro photography
The insects are starting to emerge and along with insects come frogs!
back or rim light
Recently one of our resident prides broughp down at least 3 buffalo…
digital post production
Digital processing is becoming a major part of “new world” photographers…
electric storm
I eagerly awaited the first thunderstorm of this summer….and it finally arrived!
aperture priority
The most important part of this composition was getting the background right…
the insignificant
The oxpecker had now made its way to her head which might make for a good picture.
rhino up in ash
Rhinos are prehistoric looking mammals forming part of the Big Five found at Sabi Sabi
photographic opportunities
My eyes are always scanning for photographic opportunities.
anticipatience
It was a lovely afternoon and the warm sun was starting to throw soft light into the bush.
back-lit spotted hyena
I managed to capture this image, with the spotted hyena staring in the leopard’s direction
motion blur
It is always a challenge to try and portray movement within a single frame.
a different perspective
It was just then that I realized that it does not happen every day…
birds in flight
In order to capture an image of a bird in flight you need to freeze the motion of the bird.
the impossible made possible
We were in time to see the sun go down, the colors change and watch the full moon rise.
into the darkness
Rim lighting can often give an extremely powerful effect if used correctly.
multiple exposures
While trying to take the perfect photograph for Earth Hour, I sat playing with my camera trying to get the exposures correct;
the angle makes all the difference
Just changing the angle can change the whole look of the photo…
low light focusing
Taking photos at night using the spotlight or even a flash can be very challenging.
stargazing
Capturing the stars and the Milky Way in all their glory can seem rather intimidating…
fill light function
With technology moving the way it is, photography is becoming more and more in-depth.
the ever elusive leopard
This has got to be one of my favorite leopard photos.
get creative
There are those days when the animals are not creating any specific action…
silhouette skills
Another great effect can be achieved by capturing only the silhouette of the animal.
scenic sunsets
Africa is often characterised by its iconic sunsets.
landscapes
In my humble opinion, one of the most difficult images to capture is a beautiful landscape.
painting with light
Capturing a great picture of the stars is always a difficult task.
A GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHY AT SABI SABI