Early morning in the Okavango Delta, with low angled, warm light, a majestic lion patrols his territory.
Early morning in the Okavango Delta, with low angled, warm light, a majestic lion patrols his territory.
One of the most “aquatic” of the antelope species, the Red Lechwe’s greasy coat sheds water whilst its widely splayed hooves enable it to run through water.
A male impala shown in its environment in the Okavango Delta, Botswana
Waterlillies are a common sight on the channels and lagoons of the Okavango Delta. The choice of such a long lens may seem a bit odd for a botanical subject such as this however, in this instance, it worked out well.
Sunset over the flood plains of the Okavango Delta near Kwetsani camp. There is no reason why a telephoto lens can’t be used for landscapes.
Although seemingly docile, hippos are reputedly the most dangerous animals in Africa killing and injuring more people than either lions or crocodiles.
A Cape Eagle Owl (Bubo capensis) perches with its head effortlessly rotated through 180 degrees.
The colours depicted are true to the original scene, they haven’t been “souped-up”.
the potential for using long lenses for landscape shots
the distant tree is out of focus to the extent that it’s clear the giraffe is the main focus of attention, but the tree still has enough form that it is immediately identifiable.