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Management Team Gordon Longmead - England - CEO Peter Hogel - Uganda - Deputy CEO Scott Hurd - Namibia Tom Coetzee - South Africa Paul Welch—Australia Steve Cook - USA
Robert Murray - Scotland Rabi Chandra Pokharel - Nepal/Himalayas Tina Andreasson - Sweden and Mexico Jack Glisson - Kentucky USA Rodger Lee - Steam Punk Events
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Monthly Challenge Competition January 2016 - Lets Go Potty Monthly Challenge Competition February 2016 - Stone Masons Challenge Wild Horses of Namibia by Pictures by Scott Hurd Uganda, Murchison Falls National Park - By Gordon Longmead A Study in Nature - Pictures by Scott Latham A Black and White Exercise by Rodger Lee Photoart by Gordon Longmead Winter Chills Cuddling the Cheetahs… by Peter Hogel Wildlife of the World, Birds of a Feather - On The Wing A Study in Greyscale - Zoo Animals, New Context - Pictures by Alan Griffiths Nasty or Nice, The Rhino by Felix Paton for the Ziwa Rhino Trust Moon and Night Sky Animal Magic - Non-Wildlife Wildlife Borneo - Another Day in Paradise 2 - Sabah Reef by Gary Bridger The Kalahari [Also known as the Kalagadi] by Ian Bales-Smith A Study in Nature- Badgers in Greyscale, Pictures by Scott Latham Brooks Medival Faire, Alberta, Canada, Pictures by Bob Breakell Wildlife of the World - Land Animals A Study in Music Photography - Def Leopard Pictures by Alan Griffiths Personable Portraiture - Candid Pictures The Water Cycle - Rain to River to Seas to Rain Dinner Time The Netherlands, Ardennes, Part 1, tracks to follow by Paul Weijenberg City of London at Night by Philip Moore
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Monthly Challenge Competition January 2016 Lets Go Potty
2nd Peter Hogel
1st Georgene Bergstrom
3rd Alan Culley
4th Matthew Brooks
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Monthly Challenge Competition Newcomers submitting to the competition by email, will be registered with the society. The top four monthly entries will be selected by the editor or nominee, neither they, or their families may enter the competitions. Challenges will end at mid day (GMT) on the last day of each month and the ‘best’ four will be selected and points awarded and certificates issued. I am pleased to advise you all that Fujifilm have donated a Fuji X30 camera valued at £300 for the winner of the 2016 Monthly Challenge, which will be awarded to the overall winner after the December Competition. For reviews and specs just search online for ‘Fuji X30’.
The league table and the winning entry will be published in the Magazine of January 2017.
Entries should be posted in the facebook PPS or World Image group, or, for those not in facebook, jpg files should be sent to lendasnow@hotmail.co.uk and titles for the relevant competition.
The Current challenge which ends on the 31st March is - 'Wood You Believe It' . This is all about wood and woodlands and is only limited by your imagination and skills.
The judging is based on adherence to the challenge title and the skills of the photographer in their interpretation of the subject.
Monthly Challenge Competition February 2016 Stone Masons Art First place in the February Challenge is awarded to Zlatan Celebic for The Temple of Artemis While the picture displays the skill and artistry of the stone mason, it also conveys the feeling of strength and power by the manner in which the image has been taken. Artemis is the patron goddess of Gerasa (Jerash), Jordan. It was said the temple was never completed, only 12 columns, out of 32 planned, were erected.
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Second Place - Philip Moore
Third Place - Robert Murray
Fourth Place - The Lincoln Imp by Geoff Bowers
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Wild Horses of Namibia Pictures by Scott Hurd
The wild horses of Namibia, the Namib Horses, are feral horses found in the Namib Desert of Namibia, Africa. With a current population of less than 200 and drout conditions, they are in danger of extinction.
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They are believed to be the descendants of the European light riding horses abandoned during the great wars.
These feral horses were able to develop in almost complete isolation having lived in this area for more than 100 years and without any human assistance.
If you would like to help support the horses of the Namib, please contact Scott Hurd by email.
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Uganda Murchison Falls National Park - Part Three To the north of the Victoria Nile By Gordon Longmead So temporarily leaving the placid waters of the Victoria Nile behind us from the last issue (we return to look at the birds in the next issue), we ventured into the northern part of the park. It was not long before Peters knowledge of Murchison produced the photographic opportunities. We were in the park over a three day period stopping at a nearby safari lodge for the two intervening nights. Before we get into the article I will say that the pictures are not in any particular order. The main reason being that the animals are free to roam and will not be seen in the same sequence or place on two consecutive occasions.
Starting with the largest land animal in the park and a favourite of most people, there a number of elephant herds in Murchison.
It is not advisable to drive into the center of the herd as the matriarch or bull will probably object and will defend their family.
We came close to two of the larger herds, one of the bull elephants was standing in the road as we approached.
He watched us to ensure we were not a threat while the herd crossed the road.
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The second herd we met on the road was much larger, and potentially much more dangerous as they had young in their number. As you can see they had teenagers and calf's.
That being said I think this herd were so surprised at seeing us they became curious and after the herd joined forces on one side of the road, (we waited until they had finished crossing the road), they just stood aside and watched us as we passed.
The elephant is not the only animal that roams the park as a herd, the Water Buffalo also has a major presence in the park.
While we see many individuals and pairs roaming the park as we drive through, turning a corner on one of the less travelled roads and being greeted with a herd in excess of 200 strong is quite a spectacle. The fact that these beasts are aggressive and that we had to drive through the middle of the herd does little to calm the nerves.
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Another of the herding animals, although not in such large numbers, is the Giraffe. Again there are many individuals and pairs roaming the park, but the first herd we encountered numbered 12 individuals. I am advised that the darker markings on the giraffe indicate an older animal which made this one the oldest in this group.
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Soon after our meeting with this small gathering of giraffe we met up with a larger group, this time they were not at a distance but all around the car.
It was nice to see a young calf with its mother even if the calf was too small to reach the tree.
This herd numbered 18 individuals and were on both sides of the road. In fact they surrounded the car so we turned off the engine.
I am guessing that it was the same pair we saw running across the road the following day. Seeing them run with such grace is a beautiful sight.
Having checked us out from both sides they were in no hurry to move away, so we stood outside to take pictures and video of the group.
On our last day in Murchison we encountered another herd and stopped to watch them. Well not so much through choice as the bull was standing in the road.
This giraffe stayed in the same spot and watched what we were doing until most of the herd had crossed the road. As in all families there are always those who refuse to obey the boss.
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These two juveniles were so interested in their practice / display of neck fighting. This was just practice, the real thing is both brutal and dangerous and used in territorial fights.
Although the warthog is often seen as an individual character, most of those in Murchison are in family groups.
We remained here for some time before the herd started to move away. We remained under the watchful eye of the boss until all the animals passed us by before leaving himself. Of course all of the herds, like the other animals, eat grass, but when we consider that they eat tons of grass at one end, the mind boggles at what comes out the other. We have seen the hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius) in the lakes and ponds with its eyes peeping above the water, the treat is to see it on land.
So enter one of natures recycling crews, the dung beetle (Scarabaeinea). The dung beetle is possibly natures most efficient waste disposal unit. It uses the dung balls as nursery pods and the residue serves to fertilize the soil. The Warthog (Phacochoreus africanus) is another of the most prolific animals in the park. It can be seen as individuals and as family groups, the largest groups I saw were two adults and two youngsters and one adult and three piglets. It is a wild pig and is so named because of the protuberances on its face. Website = photosociety.net
It is also noted that is is comparable in size to the elephant and when ever seen on land, is usually accompanied by a pair of opportunistic egrets. While the female can weigh up to 5,160lb (2344kg), the male can reach 7000lb (3,200kg), and their hide can be 4.5cm thick. It can also run at 19mph, which is about three times faster than most humans can sprint.
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Jacksons Hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus jacksoni) The Female Kob
The Jacksons Hartebeest is seen in large numbers in Murchison.
The Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) is a large antelope with a shaggy coat. It is the largest of the Kobus, the male of which can be aggressive.
Bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus)
The Bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus) is a medium sized, antelope. Although very common its secretive nature makes it harder to spot.
Uganda Kob (Kobus kob thomasii)
The Uganda Kob is Uganda's national antelope. It is most abundant in the area of Murchison Falls and the Queen Elizabeth national park.
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Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) male
The males harem can have up to ten females which he fiercely defends against interlopers.
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Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) female
The various antelope are numerous through out Murchison and one of the most difficult problems for the novice, and possibly the experienced, is the certain identification of the different species. This one is a case in point.
Some have many varieties within the species, while others are to young to have gained the distinguishing markings. But one thing is certain, when, like me, you visit for the first time you take everything in sight, next visit I will be looking for the unusual pictures we can get from watching the behaviour. The images here are by no means the whole story there are many more animals and birds to discover, but I will leave that for another time. Next issue I will be looking at the birds of the Victoria Nile and Murchison generally. Gordon
Some are easy to distinguish close up, but at a distance you need a very experienced guide.
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A Study in Nature - Nuthatch, Dunnock and Grey Wagtail Pictures by Scott Latham
Four of the Nuthatch
Grey Wagtail
Dunnock
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A Black and White Exercise Rodger Lee
When we use photography to look at buildings, there are two areas that gravitate towards, the new shiny modern glass structures with their formal style and reflections, or the old character buildings which have a character and old world charm all of their own. Britain has its fair share of both, and in this study by Rodger Lee, the focus is on the old and decrepit. These were all taken in the area around Doncaster, but such structures can be found in most places from the smallest village to the largest city. Although these are general shots, if you look at the pictures you will see many other possible pictures within them. That is part of the photographers art, not just to see the overview, but to see beyond it to the finer opportunities that may be lurking in the picture.
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Photoart Gordon Longmead
There is much discussion about the validity of Photoart as a part of photography. Photography is an art form, one in which the photographer holds the same position as any artist in history. When we look at Constables ‘The Haywain’ no one ever complains that the cart was not in the river when the picture was painted. No one ever criticises the glamorised portraits that hang in galleries across the world. Artists paint the scene in their studio from general sketches and memory, the lighting is created in the studio, even in the open the lighting is fixed at the start of the painting but changes during the day, a change ignored by the artist. The artist is only interested in the end result. If painting a portrait, the artist glamorises the subject to hide the blemishes and make the subject feel good about themselves.
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In this image The main subject is a straight photograph, but I wanted it to tell a story. In this instance the story is a simple one, “Here we are on Earth and just beyond the horizon is the maelstrom that is space, and it is coming our way.” Hidden with the view is a second story, “The maelstrom is of our own making and is slowly but surely consuming the natural Earth.” Photoart is the vision you have in your heart at the moment the image is created, be it a portrait of a woman or a scene of fire and brimstone. Do not hide behind the false purist belief that photography is nothing more then a record of what is. Photography has many faces, record photography is just one of them, any fool can take a picture, a photographer produces artworks.
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Winter Chills Last month we hoped for some more pictures for the Winter Chills series, and we have not been left in the cold. With the changing weather patterns the images of winter begin to alter as well. Snow in the desert, heat waves (anything above -40) in the arctic, and the opportunities for the cold pictures come and go for many people. Pictures of the cold are not restricted to the snow covered landscapes and ice fountains. This builds up over time and becomes compacted into ice at the lower depths. As snow continues to build on the surface the pressure causes the base of the ice to start moving, forming the glaciers. The picture above was taken by Gordon Longmead is the Eiger Glacier taken from the Jungfrau in the Alps. Sadly, many of the glaciers that we knew 50 years ago have melted away due to those aforementioned changes in weather patterns. And Finally, lets not forget the wildlife, they feel the cold as well. One of the most spectacular sights of winter are the Hoar frosts also known as Soft Rime,. The pictures above and below are just such taken be Bob Breakell in Canada.
We all know of the smooth ice formed by freezing water on a cold surface, but with Hoar frost, the crystalline ice structures grow directly from water vapour from air, a process that turns the vapour to ice without going through the water stage. Glaciers are a different matter, they form at high altitude from snow fall.
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Cuddling the Cheetahs… Peter Hogel
Let’s get a couple of things straight from the beginning… Who am I, Wildlife guide and wildlife photographer in Uganda and when the voices in my head speak to me they do it with a voice of Gorillas, birds, crickets and a serenade of other wildlife. I do not like wild animals as pets or in a zoo, however, that said…
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UWEC, Uganda Wildlife Educational Center, some might call it a zoo, but it does work as an educational center for anyone who wants education that has to do with wildlife and animals. It also has the most important task to educate school kids in Uganda, about animals and how, and why, they need to co-exist, a crucial piece in the jigsaw puzzle of wildlife conservation. So I do try to help in my way, take photos, document and “spread the word” that’s what we did before we could “share”.
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So here they are, now about 11 months old, strong and with sharp teeth and claws…and very playful. So every once in a while I find myself behind the scenes of UWEC, getting the sherry of the cake, getting close to some of those animals that I normally keep on an arm’s length, without giving them my arm so to speak.
They are used to people, their “keeper” and tourists that pay for the behind the scenes tour, money goes to running the center and hopefully a new cat enclosure, eventually… So I had some good time to get up close, they like to nibble on my fingers, but don’t bite, well not intentionally anyway, they have a “sharp” mind and are not pets, so even if we consider them as safe to handle, they like to sneak up from behind and breath down your neck, so one shouldn’t relax too much. It’s a privilege to get so close to these cats, not many people do…and live to tell about it, LOL… but here we can, and if you do pas by Uganda, you should definitely stop by!
This time, it was cuddling with the cheetahs, the two slender cats are siblings from north eastern Uganda, found abandoned or survived from poachers when they were just a few weeks, they were brought to UWEC and survived, what happened to their mom we don’t know.
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I’ve been around this place for some time now, and I won’t argue with the fact that animals shouldn’t be locked up, they should run free…however, we do come across animals way to often that needs our help, and unfortunately some don’t have the option to be able to be reinstated in their natural habitat, at least here they can stand for the fight against poachers, and lead the roll of educating people, and that does make a difference. I must say, the animals at UWEC do have as good life as it can be, they are well taken care of in a good environment, well we do need a new cat enclosure…bigger. Peter Hogel
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Wildlife of the World Birds of a Feather - On The Wing Of all the aspects involved with bird photography probably the most difficult to master is the capture of a bird in flight.
The Eagle Has Not Landed by Tom Coetzee
More often than not the bird is too far away to get any meaningful image. Most appear as black silhouettes against the sky. As for the former problem we can only recommend patience, a long lens and a steady hand. The latter problem is easier to resolve. When taking birds in flight or against a sky background, alter the camera settings to +3 the f-stop. African Fish Eagle by Gordon Longmead
There are two good reasons for this, the first is that you stand more chance of capturing the ‘moment’ and the second is that the second and subsequent image in a series will have less camera shake. This is because you only press the shutter once so the camera only moves once.
African Fish Eagle by Gordon Longmead
This convinces the camera that the now over exposed picture is a correct exposure, and of course it probably is for the bird. Remember to alter the camera back for other pictures. It is also worth while setting the camera for repete shooting to catch the sequence of the flight. Website = photosociety.net
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Some birds are easier to photograph in flight than others. One not so easy subject is the Peregrine Falcon in a 180mph dive. Others twist and turn so mush that keeping them in frame is the problem.
Sunbird approaching nest was shot at Nunmanglam reserve Forest by Nam Prasad Satsangi
Osprey in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada by Bob Breakell
But patience and perseverance will be rewarded. I suppose the easiest time to catch the birds on the wing, is as they come to land or as in the image above, need to hover to feed their young. This is the time when they are moving at their slowest.
Positioning is always a bonus and the right position can create stunning results. Gordon
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A Study in Greyscale - Zoo Animals, New Context Pictures by Alan Griffiths
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Moon and the Night Sky
2016 01 10 New Year Moon over Fernwood by Geoff Bowers
2015 Christmas full moon was nice and bright. By Paul Welch
Night photography is all about light and shadows, and the perception of the photographer. The interpretation of what is seen is the artistry.
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Animal Magic - Non-Wildlife
Rusty, the 10 year old Irish Setter by Louise Bradt
If many of these animals were in the wild, they would probably be in the sights of poachers or hunters. If we released these captive bred animals to the wild they would probably not survive the year.
Lion at Cape May Zoo in New Jersey USA by Roger Becker
Love them or hate them, animals are a part of our lives. Whether they are the dogs and cats in our homes or the animals in the zoos and ‘parks’, they all have a place in our lives. Many would say that animals belong in the wild and not in the zoo, and we can understand that viewpoint but there is a ‘but’.
The positive side of the non-wildlife animals is the education, company and pleasure they bring to our lives. Look at the pre-Victorian pictures of the animals we know today, described from imagination. They are a far cry from reality. Now at least we can all see the power and majesty of the animals, so long as those animals are treated with dignity and respect.
Red Panda at paradise Park by Gordon Longmead
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Feeding Time by Alan Griffiths
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Wallaby at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park by Rodger Lee Cheetah at Cape May Zoo in New Jersey USA by Roger Becker
Tiger in Calgary Zoo by Bob Breakell
Loving Peace by Wendy Longmead
Lion at Cape May Zoo in New Jersey USA by Roger Becker
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Wildlife Borneo - Another Day in Paradise 2 Sabah Reef by Gary Bridger The underwater world of Sabah Reef is threatened by development and irresponsible tourism. Here is just a glimpse of the fragile beauty that may soon disappear.
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The Kalahari [Also known as the Kalagadi] Kalahari –“the thirst land”. Start of a dust storm. The Kalahari Gemsbok National Park [The Kalahari] shares a common unfenced boundary with the Gemsbok National Park of Botswana. This allows free movement of wildlife. As a Transfrontier Park, it is one of the World’s biggest Parks and one of the most pristine places on earth. The Park was established in 1931 to protect the huge herds of game. I have had the opportunity to visit the Kalahari for short stays on three occasions and have always regretted not having longer visits and longer camera lenses.
The journey from Upington to Twee Rivieren takes about 3 to 4 hours and most of it is through desert. (see the map below).
In the following few pages I share with you the little experience I have of this pristine desert area and it`s opportunities.
An ideal visit to the Twee Rivieren camp is for 3 to 5 days duration. This gives adequate time to cover routes along the two rivers. In planning daily game viewing ensure you have water, refreshments, snacks and patience.
Access for most tourists from South Africa, or for those having arrived in South Africa, is by road to Upington, or by air from Cape Town or Johannesburg to Upington and then by road to the main camp at Twee Rivieren, [Two Rivers] this probably entails hiring a motor vehicle.
Be prepared to spend up to about two hours at a waterhole, the time spent can be extremely rewarding. Most water holes are in the river beds and observation is excellent.
There are daily flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town to Upington.
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If more time is available game viewing could easily be extended to include more of the Northern area of the park where there are good Rest Camps.
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A recommended add on to a tour is to include the Aughrabies falls. This would require an additional two days with an overnight at the falls. The Aughrabies accommodation is very good, there is a restaurant, bar and shop.
The Unicorn is said to have originated from the Oryx of Arabia, in sub Saharan Africa this is the Gemsbok, adapted for desert conditions and able to survive for months without water by obtaining moisture from plants.
The Kalahari has two main ecozones; the “dune veld –semi desert” of the South and the “Kalahari plains thorn veld” in the North. In the winter months night temperatures can be as low as -11 degrees C and up to 42degrees C in the summer. The Southern area has two ancient rivers, the Nossob and the Auob, these seldom flow. There is under ground water in the river beds which feeds the many waterholes.
Gemsbok weigh up to 240 kgs. Its muzzle contains a network of vessels that cool blood by the moisture of its nasal passages; this protects a part of the brain from lethally high desert temperatures.
The main tourist camp for the Southern area of the Kalahari is Twee Rivieren. This has air conditioned self catering accommodation lodges. There is a swimming pool, restaurant, bar and shop. The harsh land with little grass and hardy thorn trees, supports a surprising number and variety of life forms; animals, birds, reptiles and insects. Herds of Gemsbok, springbok, wildebeest and hartebeest roam the sunlit plains and provide food for lion, cheetah, leopard, hyena and many other small animals all competing and struggling for survival. Website = photosociety.net
Sociable weaver’s nests. Many hundreds of these birds build communally for protection against weather and predators. These small weavers build the largest tree nests in the world, the sheer weight can cause branches to break and large trees to collapse. The cooperation between these birds has reached a level seldom seen in the wild. A variety of other birds; raptors, geese and owls use the roof as a platform for their own nests.
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The Pygmy falcon, the smallest raptor, relies on these nests for its breeding. Dangerous visitors include the Boomslang, Cape cobra, genets and wild cats.
The Shepherds tree provides welcome shade for many species. This cheetah was one of a group of three hunting in the area during the heat of the day.
The Cape cobra, a golden-orange colour against the red desert sands. These venomous snakes can rise up to 1.8 metre [6 feet] and are very accurate in spitting venom into eyes of any animal or person that appears a threat.
Sociable weavers nests on telegraph poles between Upington and Twee Rivieren are a common sight. Meerkat [suricate] harassing a Cape cobra.
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Ostrich dusting. The practice of dusting is common amongst many birds including doves, francolin and hornbill. The birds can be seen lying in the dust and fluffing their feathers, this suffocates ecto parasites and forces them to move off the bird.
The Secretary bird is one of the raptors. Most of its hunting is done while walking in search of insects, small reptiles, mammals and amphibians. It tramples its prey. Seen at waterhole along the Nossob river route.
Dune grasses are a source of food and shade. Many of the smaller animals select this type of habitat for their homes. The grass in the picture is called “Broom Grass�.
The Hartebeest The Auchterlonie Museum and picnic site. This old building, used as a museum, depicts the pastoral life of the area more than 100 years ago. This is on the Auob River route.
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The Hartebeest and Sable survive well in the Kalahari and are often seen with herds of Gemsbok. Herds can number up to about 800.
Springbok grazing the dune grasses between the Auob and Nossob Rivers The young black mane male lion spent some time observing an Eland move from a waterhole. It then started to follow the Eland very slowly but with obvious determination.
Springbok are able to regulate their lambing periods to coincide with favourable food conditions. The white rump is thought to reflect heat to help the animal sustain the high temperatures. Springbok depend on collective security of the herd and fleetness for survival. The ballet like pronking [2 metres high] also confuses a predator. Group pronking makes it difficult for a predator to select one animal as its prey.
Eventually after a short hard chase the lion bought its prey down.
Jackal and Springbok share water on the Nossob River. Stotting is exhibited by springbok in an excited state when alarmed. It is a powerful communication warning to other animals of the herd about danger. Springbok at a waterhole on the Auob River. Website = photosociety.net
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Pronking is a type of Stotting unique to springbok; it propels the animal into the air with straight legs.
Tsessebe work their way from the vegetated dunes to water in the Auob River. Tsessebe have glands in front of their eyes [pre-orbital] used for marking territory by rubbing the head on ground , grass or trees. It is a method of scent marking.
The Shepherds Tree growing in the red sand provides browse and shade for numerous animals and birds.
Sunset against a camel thorn en route to Twee Rivieren camp. I hope that you have enjoyed this short tour into the Kalahari, the place of thirst. The wildlife and desert landscapes offer exceptional photographic opportunities. For information about guided tours please contact me: Ian Bales-Smith of Afrika Tourism and Training. E – Mail: ibs22dec@gmail.com
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A Study in Nature- Badgers in Greyscale Pictures by Scott Latham This is a wonderful study of a badger exploring the woodland. Badgers are generally secretive and seen only at dusk and dawn, or during the night when searching for food. Photographing the badger requires patience and dedication, and quiet. The one thing that will always help is a good supply of peanut butter sandwiches.
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Brooks Medival Faire, Alberta, Canada Pictures by Bob Breakell
Mongol and his woman
Young Maiden
Belly Dancer
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Wildlife of the World Land Animals When reviewing the wildlife of our planet it is easy to believe that they will always be with us. Sadly much of the wildlife is endangered, slaughtered for misguided beliefs, or to make coats and ornaments. The bottom line is that greed for possession and profit will eventually destroy much of our heritage and, while everyone talks the talk about protecting it, few will actually do anything. Even now, most of those in government and even some of those who are being paid to protect the wild places and animals, are taking bribes to allow their slaughter.
But of course this latter option does not inflate their personal wealth. This problem is not confined to the rhino, tiger bones will not improve your virility, if you can’t perform take Viagra. I have mentioned elsewhere about correctly stating when pictures are wildlife. This is equally as important with animals. It is not a social requirement to state where an image was taken, the importance is in the picture, but if they are to be presented as wildlife then that is what they must be. The picture of the rhino butt is not classed as wildlife, it was taken at a zoo and inspite of the title of this article I have used it to send a message.
Tigers by Nam Prasad Satsangi
We all know of the tiger, you may be like me and love the mystic of all the big cats. My own preferences start with the Tiger and Snow Leopard.
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The tiger because of a life long interest and the snow leopard because of my association with the Cat Survival Trust.
Canadian Stag by Bob Breakell
Oh what lazy days, basking in the sun! by Martin Clarke
Having looked at a few of the cats, time for the dogs, in this case the Hyena is probably the most powerful of the wild dogs, it breaks bones with the most powerful jaws of any dog.
There are smaller, and not quite so dangerous animals on our planet, The hare and rabbit can be found in most countries.
Parenthood (Tanzania) by Rosie Broughton
Some young Red Deer calves I spotted in the summer from the road along the Strathnaver Trail in Sutherland, Scotland. Martin Clarke
Here I began with the large so it seem only fitting that I end with the equally large, and the most dangerous. The Hippo is usually see peeping from the top of the water. Usually passive, it can destroy a boat with a single bite.
The red deer are just one of the many species that roam our world. These are often timid and difficult to get close to in the wild. Others are so tame they will come to investigate you. A word of caution is to be aware of the stags. Outside the rutting season they can be dangerous, especially if they feel their herd is being threatened. In the rutting season they can be positively lethal. I have known them to ram cars that get to close, and those horns will penetrate the metal of a car door, so you can imagine what they would do to a human frame. I would always recommend a long lens, especially if you are not used to their ways.
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Hippo by Karim Ahmed
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A Study in Music Photography - Def Leopard Pictures by Alan Griffiths
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Personable Portraiture Candid Pictures
Boy and Balloons by Nam Prasad Satsangi
Taking A Break by Nam Prasad Satsangi
A good candid portrait should tell a story, the boy looking at the balloons or the lady enjoying the falling water each contain the elements of the story, it is of course the viewers imagination that interprets the tale based on their own experience.
The last image on this page is also by Nam, another story, this time of peaceful contemplation. The distant gaze of the lady her relaxed pose and the garden setting all add to the effect of tranquillity. Each of these four images also applies the rule of thirds to good effect.
For me I see the boy looking into the balloon and wondering what is contained within.
Refreshment by Nam Prasad Satsangi
The lady is hot and the water is cool and refreshing. The splashing of the water shows the vitality that is contained with each drop. The forth image of the men resting with the camel tell a different story again, here we see traders resting after a long trek through the desert. A trek that will soon start again under the blistering heat of the sun, so a rest in the shade is most welcome. Your interpretation of the story will probably be different, but then you are different. As it is in life, so it is in photography. Website = photosociety.net
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Raman Vij Maini by Nam Prasad Satsangi
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There are pictures where the story being told is very specific. In these cases the imagination can not give either the true or the full story so an accompanying text is used to fill in the spaces.
Def Leppard - Birmingham NEC 12/12/15 By Alan Griffiths
Candid portraiture can present itself at any time and any place. Here the candid is during a concert. We easily assume that candid portraits are in colour, but it is always worth exploring the greyscale elements of such images.
The man in the seat was taken in London, while this young lady was photographed in a street cafĂŠ in Interlaken.
Some ‘candid’ images are simply staged, but it relies on the subject being able to ignore the camera and still look natural. Gordon Most candid photography come into its own when the subject has no idea that they are having their picture taken. You can only do this is a public place or a family gathering. Care must be taken to use the pictures in a respectful manner. Website = photosociety.net
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The Water Cycle Rain to River to Seas to Rain The question remains, where does the water cycle start?
The full moon for the last time on Christmas for the next 20+ years, Going down on the ocean Boxing day morning in Perth, Australia by Paul Welch
Trees growing in the sea on a Darwin Beach by Geoff Bowers
Our usual place is the evaporation from the seas so here is the seas.
Once it hits the ground it is supposed to soak in and percolate away to the streams that start somewhere on high ground.
Velassaru Maldives I Remember it Well by Alan Culley
But then evaporation also comes from the land, so we need to add the land to the seas. We could go on like this for a long time, but the fact is that where ever there is a water surface exposed to air, we get evaporation. Even the plants and trees give off water in the same way, so I suppose we could short circuit the process and just add the trees to the water. Whichever way we view it, the water gets into the air and forms the clouds. After this wondrous event the water then falls in the form of rain, which itself has many forms drizzle, pouring, etc., but all are wet. Website = photosociety.net
Sunrise hitting the chairs as the water runs below ... by Monroe Payne
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Lakeside by Matthew Brooks
These small streams join with others to form rivers and canals. Murchison Falls by Peter Hogel
As the water descends it gains power which we can harness and use, but eventually most of the water that fell as rain reaches the seas once again.
Lake Mutanda in South Western Uganda. The cones in the background are Muhabura and Gahinga.. by Ben Oleni Ntale "Sea-scape" shot of Water/clouds and a spot of sunset, all essential elements in the cycle. On route they may even form lakes. Some lakes are Picture by Vaughan Jezznitz bigger than others, some are natural and others
manmade. They all hold water and water attracts wildlife. Wildlife attracts photographers so for us, lakes are a good thing when the water remains within their bounds. Overflows are not a good thing as it keeps wildlife and photographers away. Website = photosociety.net
The rest of the water has already taken the evaporation shortcut to rain upon us once again. Isn’t nature wonderful.
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Dinner Time
Pictures by Ben Oleni Ntale by Ben Oleni Ntale
Pictures by Ben Oleni Ntale by Ben Oleni Ntale
Pictures by Ben Oleni Ntale by Ben Oleni Ntale
Did Someone Mention Lunch by Gordon Longmead
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Vegetable Diet by Gordon Longmead
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The Netherlands, Ardennes, Part 1, tracks to follow. Paul Weijenberg The Belgian Ardennes are quite large. Steep hills and valleys. In the past, there were dangerous routes through watery terrain. Those tracks are all closed now. You have to circle around these humid terrains nowadays, and you have to stay on paths, roads too. To give an impression of what you can encounter, this article illustrates the variety roads and paths to cover the distances through the beautiful Ardennes.
Next best to tarmac for making speed through the terrain is grass, mostly fire corridors. The maps show them all, and it is imperative to walk with a good map!
To the east we see quite some kilometres of tarmac.
Grass is good to walk on even in rain, slippery but manageable.
Fast and you can not go wrong! But, no adventure, no challenge for feet or mind, those long straight tarmac roads‌. However, when you're early in the morning, you can catch the rising sun.
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Mud paths however deteriorate fast in the rain.
Rock bottom paths (right) are fine in any weather. These are very common in wet areas.
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Yes, you do need boots in the Ardennes!
These wooden structures are not always in perfect condition, moreover: they are very slippery when
Sometimes, there is no path at all, and you just have to cross the river any way you can. There's no bridge here, but the water is very low in summer and early fall. If you try to cross barefoot, be aware that this water from deep wells is very, very cold.
wet.
Sand is good in wet times, dusty in dry times. But it is pleasant walking on these tracks.
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Still, all in all it is always good to be in this beautiful nature! But don't forget to take with you a good map, food, the right shoes and clothes. An extra pair of dry socks‌ Paul.
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The Magazine of the Peoples Photographic Society Issue Thirty One - April 2016
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