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Photographing Leopards!

June 28, 2012
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Photographing Leopards!

One of my favorite locations in the world is northern Botswana along the Chobe waterfront.  However, as much as I love that region, a typical week there usually only yields a single leopard sighting.  I’ve heard a few reasons for this, but still can’t quite understand why there aren’t more leopards.  There is plenty...

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Packing the Camera Bag: Travel vs. Field

April 22, 2012
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Packing the Camera Bag: Travel vs. Field

Every photography trip is a little different.  On some, you’re headed out to do landscapes and on others it may be wildlife.  Even most wildlife safari trips are a little different with each trip.  Maybe you have new gear.  Maybe you are going in...

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Revisit of an ‘old friend’ – Fractalius

April 10, 2012
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Revisit of an ‘old friend’ – Fractalius

A year plus ago, I tried the free trial download of Fractalius plug-in by Redfield Plugins.  The plug in creates some very interesting and strong effects on your images and I saw enough potential to purchase the plug in back then.  In particular, I...

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The Start of a New Life Along the Chobe River Front

February 18, 2011
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It’s always great to see something like this.   Rare day time footage of an elephant preparing to take its first steps. Christian and Ginette Leroy were in the right...

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Canon To offers Safari Lens Many Have Dreamed For

February 8, 2011
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Canon To offers Safari Lens Many Have Dreamed For

Many Canon shooters have always wanted a lens similar to Nikon’s 200-400 f4 lens.  The Nikon lens is fast and takes a tele-converter well, making it a very nice...

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2010 Safari Photographer Gift List

November 19, 2010
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2010 Safari Photographer Gift List

It is time again for the annual list of holiday gift ideas for the photographer.  This was a tough year to put together my list for ChobeSafari as I...

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