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Snow Leopard of the CST by Gordon Longmead
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National and Regional Management 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 Tina Andreasson - Sweden and Mexico Jack Glisson - Kentucky USA Rodger Lee - Steam Punk Events
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Playing with Light - Pictures by Alan Griffiths Welwyn Junction - A Blast from the Past The Hills of Limburg by Paul Weijenberg "The Dark Horse" by Louise Bradt A Study in Greyscale - Flowers by Alan Griffiths Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve - pictures by Nam Prasad Satsangi Black Mambas APU Landscapes, Uganda and Tanzania by Peter Hogel A Study in Nature - Red Fox - Pictures by Scott Latham Birds of the Victoria Nile, Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda by Gordon Longmead Portraiture A Study in Greyscale - Structures - Pictures by Alan Griffiths Namibia and Etosha by Ian Bales-Smith Outside the Box Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary - The First Ten Years A Study in Nature, Long Tailed Tit - Pictures by Scott Latham The Netherlands, Ardennes, The early bird catches the worm by Paul Weijenberg Circle of Life, Bald Eagle, Picture Story by Larry Hitchens Namibia, a Magical Place by Rodger Lee Goshawk - Pictures by Scott Latham Wildlife Borneo - Another Day in Paradise - Images of Sabah Reef by Gary Bridger Wild Horses of Namibia - Picture Post - Pictures by Scott Hurd The Intricate Flower Marina Bay Sands , Singapore - Pictures by Nam Prasad Satsangi Wood You Believe it Challenge Travel Supplement
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Playing with Light Pictures by Alan Griffiths
There are those who believe that a landscape should have no man made structures in them. This is becoming much more difficult as time passes, and in my view, a structure in a landscape can add interest so long as that structure is subtle and a minor part of the overall picture. There are also those who believe that a landscape picture should remain unchanged, by that I mean as taken. This is true only if your intention is to take a record shot. Post processing can take a bland record image and create a dramatic artwork, and photography is about art not just a record. In landscapes, everything changes from moment to moment, and so should the imagination.
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Welwyn Junction - A Blast from the Past The early days of the railways in Britain were a random collection of tracks that latticed the countryside. One of the first major lines was the famous LNER (London and North Eastern Railway) line that went from London, Kings Cross to Edinburgh. Although there was another line (the LMS), they could not really compete. In fact it was the incessant attempts to compete that was the primary cause of a major accident after which all train racing was stopped by law. One of the stations on the LNER main line was Welwyn Junction, this was sited north of the present Welwyn Garden City station about 25 miles from Kings Cross. An alternate name for Welwyn Junction could easily have been Welwyn South, because it was this station that gave Welwyn North Station its name, that and the fact that the area was known as North Welwyn, but I digress. The station was built in 1858 to service the great Welwyn/Digswell Viaduct that spans the Mimram Valley. At the time it was built in the 1860’s there was a small village called Digswell just beyond the station, a village that disappeared in 1926 when Welwyn Garden City was built. The station at Welwyn Junction spanned the main line, with a platform on both sides, the west platform, shown in the picture, served the line between Hatfield and Luton while the east platform served the Hertford Line. Passengers would Travelling either way between Hertford and Luton (or Ayot Green, Welwyn’s other station), would disembark at the Junction and walk across the main line to reach the appropriate platform, to board the earlier train to continue their journey. This may seem a strange statement, but consider, The 4pm train from Luton to Hertford would arrive at the west junction at 4.30pm, travel down to Hatfield where it would wait until the main line was clear before travelling up the down line to connect with the Hertford line and the east side of Welwyn Junction. By this time the 5pm train from Luton would have arrived at the West platform, so rather than wait in the train, they would cross the main line to catch the earlier train to Hertford. Simples. The trains had no choice but to travel down to Hatfield in order to cross between the down and the up lines, passengers wishing to join a mainline train changed at Hatfield, main line trains did not stop at Welwyn Junction. Today the only remaining indications that the junction existed is a small sign alongside of the mainline track, a few map references and a picture, this one. Website = www.worldimagemag.com
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Let's take a walk and see what's there! South of Maasbracht, the river Meuse is the borderline between Belgium and the Netherlands. Maasbracht was a fortified city, there is a gun powder house near the river Meuse, that provided the gun powder for guns that protected the city, the building lies just inside of the city walls.
Gun Powder House
This is the busy harbour of Maasbracht, the largest of its kind in the Netherlands.
Harbour of Maasbracht,
A small distance from Maasbracht down the river, we see a large power plant. It burns gas most of the times, but can burn organic matter too. Downstream, the river is busy with commercial ships and barges, the barge pictured was built in Poland, and is used for transporting concrete.
Maastricht Power Plant.
Transporting Concrete by Barge
The picturesque stream Geul, originates in Germany, flows and grows bigger in Belgium and ends in the river Meuse.
Water and windmills, that's what the Netherlands are all about, isn't it? It's not really, but there are traditional wind mills that open once a year for the general public. The hillsides are well suited for walks with great panorama's from every hill top.
The Geul
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Restaurants are everywhere, in Eperheide, all the white buildings toward the top of the hill (top left of the picture) are hotels or restaurants. The landscape changes through the seasons, but is attractive in any season. This is spring, apple trees and dandelions.
Apple Trees and Dandelions.
Eperheide
Fall, the wet season, mysterious forests, boots required in the soaked grounds.
Almost Winter
Almost winter, still a little sun on the hills. The tower is a television signal transmitter. Fall, Autumn Colours
This is near Vaals, to the right is the Belgian border, on the other side of the hill is Germany.
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"The Dark Horse" By Louise Bradt Hubby, Steven used to work for Indian motorcycles back in 2001. Last year he decided to get back into bikes and this baby is his pride and joy...His 2016 Indian Chief 'Dark Horse'.. Even though motorbikes are really a new experience for me, I have to admit that she is both pretty and beefy...
In 1897 George M. Hendee, a bicycle racing champion, founded the Hendee Manufacturing Company producing bicycles which carried brand names such as Silver King, Silver Queen, and American Indian, this name was shortened to simply “Indian” and became Hendee’s primary brand name. Although the first motorised bike was produced in 1901, it was not until 1902 that the first Indian Motorcycle, with a chain drive and a single-cylinder engine, was sold to a retail customer. In 1903 company co-founder and chief engineer Oscar Hedstrom rode one of his motorcycles to a new world speed record of 56 mph. In the same year, he also won an endurance race from New York City to Springfield and back. The earliest bikes were either royal blue or the optional black, but in 1904 the company introduced a new colour which became better known as “Indian Red.” In October 1919, the company introduced the Indian Scout, followed in 1922 by the Indian Chief and in 1923, the “Big Chief.” which became the industry’s best-selling model. There have been many changes and new bikes released over the intervening years culminating in the Indian Chief Dark Horse.
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Colour sells. I wonder how many times we have heard that said? It is true that the advent of colour photography in the 1960’s did mean a decline in the art of black and white, but thankfully it is now making a comeback. Photography is about creating a memory, and we all remember things differently. It is also about art, and we all view art differently. Photography is about recording, but it is also about creating, showing the world that there is more to the world than what the human eye can see. In the world of flowers we see the colour and tend to ignore the structure of the bloom. Once you start looking in greyscale, you see the structure for the first time. It allows the viewer to marvel at the construction, and leaves to the imagination what colours lay beyond.
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Located in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra state in central India is the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve. It is noted as Maharashtra's oldest and largest National Park and one of India's 41 "Project Tiger" - Tiger reserves, and was created by amalgamating Tadoba National Park & Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary. Tadoba lies in the confines of Chimur Hills and Andhari comprises of Kolsa and Mohurli Ranges. The total area under the Project Tiger is 1727.6 sq.km with core area being 625. 82 sq.km and the rest 1101.78 sq.km constitute the buffer zone. The core area concept denotes critical tiger habitat which is subject to intense conservation measures with human intervention being minimal. The Tiger Reserve was established in 1994 as second Tiger Reserve in the Maharashtra State, and constitutes a unique ecosystem, comprising, wide variety of flora and fauna including the diverse and rich birdlife, creating a unique natural scenic beauty. It is a popular tourist destination in India. There is significant increase in tourist’s inflow during the recent years. The area represents Southern Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests in the Tiger habitat. It has a viable population in excess of Tigers with high frequency of Tiger sightings. While all reserves are good for the conservation of animals, there are some drawbacks to concept, especially it seems where tigers are concerned. One visitor noted that “there are 4 gates and from each of them a set number of safari jeeps are allowed. But since there is no zone system, all 52 jeeps from all four gates gather at one area as soon as there is a sighting, 52 jeeps with an average of 5 persons per jeep makes it 250 people shouting, cheering and clicking pictures of one tiger/tigress. And then we raise hue and cry when a poor animal loses patience and attacks.� Website = www.worldimagemag.com
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Another visitor remarked that “the ‘authorities don't stick to the rules and there is over crowding of 'VIP' vehicles especially on long weekends often overriding the allotted number”.
It was also remarked that “the authorities keep the reserve well maintained...no littering allowed inside. ....However a lot of garbage is seen thrown around the village and resort areas....” That being said most of the reviews are positive and are full of praise for the park and its diverse wildlife and fauna. It is up to those managing the park to take the responsibility to enforce the rules which are there for the good of the people as well as the animals. The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest cat species, reaching a total body length of up to 3.5 m (11 ft) and can weigh up to 388 kg (856 lb) in the wild. Tigers are apex predators being at the top of the wild food chain, their main prey being ungulates such as deer and bovid. They are territorial and generally solitary but social animals, which is the reason that they are often seen in groups in the park. Tigers are arguably the most powerful of the cat family and wild tigers will kill other smaller cats in their range, but are not known to eat them. By road tourists can reach all the park gates from Nagpur City. The nearest gate is at Kolara which is 100 km from Nagpur. The farthest gate is at Moharli which is 150 km from Nagpur in Maharashtra. Pictures by Nam Prasad Satsangi
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Image by Black Mamba APU Transfrontier Africa founded the Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) in 2013 to protect the Olifants West Region of Balule Nature Reserve. Within the first year of operation the Black Mambas were invited to expand into other regions and now protect all boundaries of Balule Nature Reserve. Balule Nature Reserve is part of the Associated Private Nature Reserves (APNR) that forms a contractual component of the Greater Kruger National Park. Our Western Region has been registered with the National and Provincial governments as a component of the national protected areas network. This is an open system of about 186,000ha, which further joins the 2,800,000ha of the Kruger National Park, totalling roughly three million hectares of unfenced African savannah! We thus supply protection to all the wild animals that roam freely throughout Balule Private Nature Reserve, and safeguard the most western region of Kruger Park. Balule are the proud custodians of Black and White Rhinoceros which interact freely as part of the Greater Kruger National Park’s meta-population of rhino. Commercial poaching has become big business, thanks to the boom in populations and the “new wealth” in Asia.
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Consumption of products derived from endangered species is flourishing be it for ‘Medicinal’ purposes, trinkets and status symbols or just simply to be on the menu. Subsequently rhino poaching has escalated dramatically in recent years and is being driven by the demand for rhino horn in Asian countries, particularly Vietnam and China, due to its use as a status symbol to display someone’s success and wealth and in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Although there is no scientific proof of its medicinal value, rhino horn is still highly prized in traditional Asian medicine. It is ground into a fine powder or manufactured into tablets as a treatment for a variety of illnesses such as nosebleeds, strokes, convulsions, and fevers. Despite intensive conservation efforts, poaching of this iconic species is still increasing across South Africa and pushing the remaining rhinos closer and closer towards extinction. If the killing continues at the same rate, we could see rhino deaths overtaking births in 2016-2018, meaning rhinos will go extinct in the very near future. Transfrontier Africa’s anti-poaching initiative operates on the following 3 levels:
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Level 1 - The Black Mamba Unarmed Unit: Routine procedures such as foot-patrols, observations, vehicle checks and road blocks allow this team to fulfill the visual policing component of this unit, making them the, “bobby’s on the beat”. The Black Mamba teams are comprised of well-trained women with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for wildlife. Level 2 - Armed Unit: A team of armed guards that protect the borders of Balule and operate off-reserve as a counterinsurgency measure. They also lend support to private rhino owners close to the borders of the Greater Kruger National Park and patrol the “buffer-zone” between these fences.
The Bushbabies Environmental Education Awareness Program The Lesser bushbaby (Galago moholi) symbolises and defines the external environmental education awareness program, where learners are regarded as babies learning about the bush or environment. The Bushbabies Program is interlinked into the curriculum of local schools which should build on the children’s interests and should explore the subject matter in a multi-disciplinary manner; therefore we should enhance a child’s skills and build on their present ideas about conservation through a program that provides for a multitude of opportunities for the child’s growth and development.
In addition, we have the on-reserve team of well-trained and experienced armed rangers that are deployed in the high-risk areas. This team is split into smaller well-equipped foot patrols and ambush stations that move between strategically positioned picket stations. Level 3. - Senior Management: Responsible for deployment strategies and networking. To better manage communications and information that is passed between the teams via the Operations Room. The movements of all Units and Rangers are monitored in real-time. The success of this 3-tiered strategy has seen the following benefits: 1.
Constant visual policing on all servitude roads and boundaries.
2. Low level of internal corruption. 3. High success rate with counter-Insurgency measures (offreserve). 4. Strong support from neighbouring rhino owners adjacent to the Greater Kruger.
When you hear the words anti-poaching unit, what’s the first thing that comes into your mind? Poachers... Guns... Snares... War... Rhino Horn... Ivory? The Black Mambas is much more than just an anti-poaching unit. Whilst our main objective is the security of the reserve and the protection of wildlife, we also strive to create a strong bond and educate the communities that live on the boundaries of Balule and the Greater Kruger Park to the benefits of saving their natural heritage. It is our belief that the ‘war’ on poaching will not be won with guns and bullets, but through social upliftment and the education of local communities surrounding the reserves. Transfrontier Africa acts in its capacity as a host agent on behalf of the Extended Public Works Program that aims to address unemployment and assist with skills development in South Africa. SANParks administers and accommodates the salaries of all our rangers through this program. All Black Mamba recruits are from local, previously disadvantaged communities and go through a rigorous 6 week training programme prior to deployment with an existing unit to further their training through work experience.
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The objectives of this program are to bring knowledge to life, raise awareness of their surrounding environment, give a better understanding of conservation, lead to sustainable use of resources and install environmental problem-solving skills and ultimately installing an ethical ethos in our future generations. Transfrontier Africa in conjunction with Balule Nature Reserve, has an active rhino research program which is designed to investigate the effectiveness of the “Rhino range expansion program” and all other aspects of rhino management and protection based on scientific investigation. Transfrontier Africa's responsibilities have extended to cover the entire 50'000 hectares of Balule and includes the daily monitoring of the rhino to design a real-time locality map of rhinos in the hot-spots and high-risk areas in order to aid in deploying the anti-poaching units effectively. The location of rhinos is deduced from the rhino’s movements which the Black Mambas monitor daily through the use of VHF & GPS transmitters.
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A different approach was needed to battle poaching, over the past few centuries the same ‘weapons’ or tools have been used to combat poaching and although these tools worked at the time, it only temporarily solved the problem. Craig Spencer, Managing Director of Transfrontier Africa, Warden of Balule Nature Reserve and Founder of the Black Mamba APU came up with this long term solution. The Black Mamba snake is fast, lethally venomous and highly aggressive when threatened. The women of our APU are exactly that when it comes to protecting their area of operation. All of the women that have been selected and joined the Black Mamba APU have a huge passion for wildlife. They are here to do their part to protect their natural heritage. They want their children and children’s, children to enjoy nature as they are so fortunate to do so today. The Black Mamba APU is majority women. We have a separate armed unit, managed by ProTrack Anti-Poaching Unit that consists of only men.
All of this information is captured then collaborated on GIS and mapped for immediate dispersal to management and antipoaching units prior to shift changes. This ensures that all antipoaching units are deployed in the correct areas to protect the rhino. Our dedicated teams are constantly deployed and managed. Searching for and destroying poacher’s camps, wire-snares and bush meat kitchens every day. Aerial support, specialist dogs, early detection and rapid response is all that stands between the poachers and our wildlife and technology is our biggest ally. The Black Mambas have assisted in 5 arrests, identified and destroyed over 19 poachers’ camps and three bush meat kitchens within the ‘Buffer-Zone’ bordering Balule Nature Reserve and reduced snaring and poisoning activities by 76% within our area of operation since their deployment in 2013. Furthermore, they have been responsible for the early detection of poaching insurgents during their daily patrols which have allowed our armed units to thwart attempts to poach rhino in our area. The Black Mamba APU was founded by Transfrontier Africa and created to protect the Olifants West Region of Balule Nature Reserve. Beginning with a team of 6 in the beginning of 2013 and one year later expanding to cover the entire Balule Nature Reserve. We therefore maintain and protect the western boundary fence of the Greater Kruger National Park, a significant barrier between human-wildlife conflict and poachers entering the protected areas network and supplying protection to all the wild animals that roam freely throughout Balule.
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Patrols are conducted daily throughout the reserve and within the Buffer Zones on our boarders. By day these patrols are conducted on foot and by night the patrols are conducted by vehicle. Patrols include the policing of our boarders and bush sweeps conducting searches for snares of bush meat poachers. The women are not in harm’s way. With the same concept as the ‘bobby’s on the beat’ policing strategy in the UK the ladies are our first line of early detection. When an incursion has been discovered the armed unit is called in to follow up whilst the Mamba’s set up observation posts in the area to assist the armed unit. The only requirements needed to join is a good command of the English language, Inc. reading and writing, Grade 12 and a passion for wildlife and conservation. All training is supplied after the selection process before deployment.
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After the Application and selection process all training is provided for the ladies and covers; Fence and perimeter patrols, Sweeping formations, Radio protocol, Animal identification, Animal observation, Search and Seizures, Arrest Procedures, Road blocks and access control, Weapons training, Hand to Hand combat training, Trauma First aid level 2, Court room procedures and statement writing, Vehicle Maintenance, Observation posts (nocturnal & diurnal), Para-military training and Drills
Zones. With the Black Mambas constant visual policing, any signs of poachers entering the reserve in order to poach rhino has been picked up quickly, allowing for the poachers to be tracked and caught before having the chance to locate and poach rhino. Our success is due to two very important factors, our 3-tiered strategy and the passion of these young women! Finances are our biggest struggle. We would love to be able to employ more women and expand into new areas, but we struggle daily to fund the operations we have running at the present time. All of the Black Mambas salaries are paid for by SANParks through the Extended Public Works Program, but we are responsible for all other costs, such as Uniforms, Equipment, Food, Vehicles and fuel. We rely heavily on funding to cover these expenses. It would be a great help if within your article you could mention the links to our website, donation page and Facebook. The two main types of poaching that we deal with on a daily basis are Bush meat poaching through the use of Snares and Rhino poaching, involving poachers breaking into the reserve to shot and dehorn rhinos. Snaring within the Black Mambas area of operation has dropped by 76% since there deployment in 2013. This has been achieved by identifying snaring ‘hot spots’ and pushing these poachers out of these areas and the reserve. With the Black Mambas constant visual policing, any signs of poachers entering the reserve in order to poach rhino have been picked up quickly, allowing for the poachers to be tracked and caught before having the chance to locate and poach rhino. Bush meat kitchens are usually found next too or part of a Poachers camp. This is where they butcher the species that they have found trapped in the snare they set previously at an earlier date.
Our teams are subjected to regular lie detector tests to ensure there integrity. We are very happy to say that we have not had a single staff member fail the test. When poachers are apprehended they are turned over to SAPS, along with any evidence collected. The two main types of poaching that we deal with on a daily basis are Bush meat poaching through the use of Snares and Rhino poaching, involving poachers breaking into the reserve to shot and dehorn rhinos. Snaring within the Black Mambas area of operation has dropped by 76% within the boundaries of the reserve there deployment in 2013 and 68% within the Buffer
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The animal will be skinned the meat cut into more manageable sizes and then hung to dry for the ease of transport. Snares are non-selective, and although they are placed in positions to trap antelopes, giraffe or Zebra other species can also fall victim. We have found Cheetahs, wild dogs, Rhino, Elephants and Lions all needing medical treatment after becoming entangled within wire snares.
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So here I am, sitting in the dark Ugandan night, thinking “time to get going with the writing again, My dear friend Gordon Longmead does so much with the magazine and as vice chairman, I’d like to contribute and inspire my fellow photographers. The photos are there, and I guess the stories…but putting them together with a theme, a bit trickier that is… writing under the theme “wildlife” is a bit “wide”
So I was thinking, middle of the night, can’t sleep so theme of the night will be…no not night life, but “scenery” not so much animals as I usually do , just nature… at this point I haven’t picked the pics yet, but they will be mostly from Uganda where I operate but also Tanzania, where I used to operate. So what do I say about photos I haven’t chosen yet… scenery in general, especially here, can be a bit tricky, for example, we all chase “the golden Hour” the golden light at sun down and rise…well, living literary at the equator you learn to be fast and at the right place at the right time… we don’t have hours of sunrise or that loooong sunset In august, here, its pretty much up/down-light/dark, not much to play around with. But when everything falls in place…its just right!
I usually don’t run around with a tripod, as well I usually do have enough light, but when I find that rainforest perfection I do put my tripod down, turn down the ISO as low as possible, take a step back and remote control everything.
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Another tricky bit around here is that few places are, how do I put it, not to safe to walk around, to find the right spot… Its easy to get eaten around here, if there isn’t lions around, the wetlands are home to crocs and hippos, so a bit restricted to being in a car doesn’t help…. I do use my Nikon d800, for landscape and scenery, mostly a 1424, 2.8 or the 24-70, 2.8 Nikon lens…at least F8 , and time/ISO depending on when I am where…
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Some obvious info for anyone who has been photographing for a while, yet something I see a lot‌ crucially, keep the horizon horizontal, number one nonnegotiable rule, unless doing some free hand art stuff, works well with the wide angle by the way, (that’s another story thou).
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For last, Uganda…has so much to offer a photographer, from rainforest, lakes and rivers to wet land , mountains and glaciers, yeah, glacier, our highest peak is 5109 meters up…great view up there and amazing nature on the way up …and down… Ok, I think that does it…now ill get to the photo choosing… let’s see what I can find… why don’t you join me on a photo adventure down here send me an email and ill put a once in a life time journey together. peter.hogel@hotmail.com edenadventures.net
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One of the most endearing and yet misunderstood animals that roams the towns and countryside of Britain is the Red Fox. The red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is the largest of the true foxes and the most abundant wild member of the Carnivora, being present across the entire Northern Hemisphere from the Arctic Circle to North Africa, North America and Eurasia. In Britain it is hunted and killed for no good reason except that the ‘upper’ classes and the hangers on like to ride with the hounds. Farmers complain that they attack and kill their chickens, and they do, but the farmers fail to understand that they are occupying a place where wildlife was present long before their farms. They build chicken houses from poor materials that provide no defence against intrusion. This is like building the fox a local supermarket then leaving the door open.. A panicking fox will try and silence those making the noise so the chickens are killed. Website = www.worldimagemag.com
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The fox is a dog, it hunts for its food which mainly consists of worms, slugs, frogs and other small animals. If the larder is left open it will help itself. But far from being an aggressive animal, the fox is very timid, it tries to avoid humans as much as possible.. There are cases of foxes forming friendships with people who have rescued them and even with other domestic dogs. We use the name of the fox to advertise products and services, and most people love the cute images posted on social media. Foxes are seen more and more in towns and other built up areas mainly because humanity is encroaching into their natural habitat so much. They have adapted to the concrete jungle far better than any human could adapt to the wild. In the towns and cities the bottom line is simple, people throw away food in the streets, and the fox will happily clean it up. In this modern age when we do not have the street cleaners going round every morning, we should perhaps be grateful that the fox is happy to do that work ‌ unpaid. It is worth thinking about.
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Having looked at the animals of Murchison in previous issues of the magazine, next on the agenda are the birds. I will begin with those seen on the ferry trip along the Victoria Nile to the Murchison Falls then move into the rest of the park. Of the 15 species of kingfisher in East Africa this is one of the few that feeds on fish, most of the others feed on insects in woodlands.
It took a few minuites to realise that the wings were being held slightly open so this could be either.
Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) male
The female is distinguished by having a single chest bar while the male has two and they nest in the sandy banks of the river where the sand is exposed vertically.
Red-Throated Bee-Eater (Merops bulocki)
While there are many varieties of birds, the next most abundant species along the banks of the Nile are the Bee-Eaters. The most common being the Red-Throated Bee-Eater (Merops bulocki). As its name suggests, bees are its main diet with beetles close behind, interestingly it nests in the same way as the kingfisher, burrowing in near to the top of a perpendicular rise in the ground. Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis), Female
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Here on the Nile at Murchison they share the accomodations adjacent to the kingfishers. While the kingfishers are out over the water the bee-eaters stay close to the shoreline to hunt and feed.
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Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea)
The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) is common to many shores and many countries. The Victoria Nile in Uganda is no exception.
African Pied Wagtail (Motacilla aguimp)
One of the smaller birds I will sneak in here is the African Pied Wagtail (Motacilla aguimp). This small bird is also seen walking in many countries and is a very common sight in Uganda. It is black and white and walks rather than hops. That being said I only saw the one bird searching for insects on a boat.
Other birds that are seen are the Great Egret, (Ardea alba), and the Squacco Heron, (Ardeola ralloides)
Spur Winged Lapwing (Vanellus spinosus) ‘Great White Egret (Ardea alba)’ ? and inbound Squacco Heron (Ardeola ralloides)
The Spur Winged Lapwing (Vanellus spinosus) is also seen on the sandbanks in the river in reasonable numbers.
Although the heron is landing directly across the sightline of the egret, the latter is unlikely to move its head, but will maintain its concentration on the water.
They are agressive in defence of their nest and eggs and strike a hefty blow with their beaks. Pictures by Gordon Longmead
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Although most people do not consider themselves portrait photographers, and yet we all do it without thinking.
The style of a picture depends on the style of the person being photographed and the desired end result.
The difference between these folks and the ‘Portrait Photographer’ is the thought processes behind the picture. At this point I come up against a particular problem in that I have not taken a ‘family snap’ in 40 years. The nearest I can get is this pictures of Poppy.
This is an informal portrait of my friend Darinda who was sadly killed a few weeks after this was taken, It is using available light and the informality is heightened by the purse and bag that were left in the image.
Even this has some thought behind it, but I did not worry about the rose twigs behind her, (they were outside). Taking Personable Portraiture a step further and we get the formal portrait. These are as varied in style as the photographers who take them, no one style is either right or wrong, well almost.
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The thought process here was in the lighting and the way the shadows played on the face, and the desire to keep that ‘off to the shops’ appearance. But once we get past the standard styles of portraiture, there are many others that can be explored. Some portraits tell a story while others inspire the imagination. Some are taken to advertise or promote, then there is the glamour and not so glamorous.
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The Ladies by Nam Prasad Satsangi
The Model - Charlotte Rowe by Mike Shawcross
The Ladies by Nam Prasad Satsangi is a good example of a picture telling a social story. It is an Asian take on the old British style of ‘the women gossiping over the garden fence’.
Some of the most stunning imagery in portraiture is taken in the studio. Here the lighting and staging can be strictly controlled. It is also an ‘all year round’ environment. Compare this to the windswept image below.
The architecture tells us this is an exotic location, and colours of the clothes shows the vibrancy of the culture, but at the same time the ladies show us that the ‘garden fence’ appears in other cultures.
Happiness by Nam Prasad Satsangi
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A Study in Greyscale - Structures Pictures by Alan Griffiths In modern times we tend to see buildings as an ugly necessity of modern life. When we find one that has actuall y been des ign ed, hopefully in keeping with the general environment, we will happily aim the camera in the general direction and take the picture in colour. After all that is how we see it and how the camera is programmed to record it. But there is another side to the view, and that is the world that most other animals see, the greyscale world. It should be said that not all structures work well when photographed in black and white, the older brick buildings need to be studied carefully to find the best pictures. Many of those old buildings look boring as a whole but when taken in sections and different angles work well.
Structures come in many shapes and sizes and we often view them as part of the landscape. In larger mansions and houses the gardens are formalised and the varying structure of the planting creates the balance and colour contrast for good greyscale images. Strong cloudy days are not what we would normally want when we leave the house, but they work for pictures. Website = www.worldimagemag.com
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When we discuss greyscale and structures, it is easy to get drawn into the buildings trap, but there are other types of structure that lend themselves to this old form of photography. Before the 1930’s we only ever took black and white pictures, we called them soot and whitewash. As time passed and technical advancements were made, the advanced greyscale started to become available. This made images come to life, there are more than 50 shades of grey, more like 250. Now of course the graduated scale allows for many more intermediate shades and hence more stunning images. Technical advances have not remained static even with the advent of colour. The development of Infra-Red changed the way the world appeared.
Instead of using light, true infra-red detects the heat radiated from objects and uses that to record the picture. In this format the warm areas appear light while cold areas are dark. Photographing in true infra-red requires a dedicated IR camera, or a new sensor in your camera and the IR filter. The normal sensor in your camera can not detect the range of heat, only light. Most infra-red images we see in circulation today are digital IR. These are representations of what should be there as a heat image. This is the reason that you expect something to be bright due to heat and it is dark or, because the software can not decide, is unchanged from the original greyscale. Even with digital IR the images can look stunning. Add to that the advent of HDR, and the scope for Greyscale has been opened. Now we enter a new era of black and white photography and no doubt technology will find something new for the future.
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Namibia and Etosha By Ian Bales-Smith During a tour of the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park a decision was made to visit the Etosha Game Reserve in Namibia. The first leg of the journey from the Kalahari took us to Keetmanshoop; the road was long and slow, with much of it being un-surfaced desert sands, until reaching the border post. Overnight accommodation was found at Keetmanshoop.
Day three was spent travelling to Otjiwarongo for overnight accommodation and stock replenishment before continuing to the Etosha National park and our accommodation at Namotuni on day four. The route taken maybe followed on the map below:
The second days travel was on good surfaced roads to Windhoek, the capital of Namibia.
Lutheran style building in the capital cit
Namibia, situated on the West coast of Southern Africa was originally controlled by Germany and known as German South West Africa. Discovery of diamonds attracted many Europeans.
The city is on a plateau 5 000 feet above sea level at the site of a permanent spring. The City is also known as “Khoekhoe” the Hot Springs or “Otjomuise” the place of steam”.
Namibia was seized by South Africa under a League of Nations mandate during the First World War. It achieved independence in 1990 and is home to the Ovambo, Himba, Herero and Bushman. [The San] Five days were spent in Etosha; two days at Namotuni, two days at Halali and one day Okaukuejo [our exit point] See map below:
Water conservation on the high plateau near Windhoek
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Etosha is also known as the “Great white place” or the “Place of dry water”. It is one of Africa`s greatest game reserves. The Etosha Park covers 22 700 square kms, the Etosha Pan covers 6 100 square kms and is a main attraction for the wildlife. Many thousands of years ago the Pan was an inland sea fed by the Kunene River which changed course to flow into the Atlantic sea. The Pan is now subject to extreme heat and water loss and is rich in mineral salts. The irregular wet seasons attract herds of elephant and hundreds of flamingos. The surrounding plains teem with gemsbok, wildebeest and springbok. These herbivores attract predators. Many of the animals rely on a limited number of natural and manmade water holes; this makes them more readily visible to visitors to the Park. Many of animals are independent on surface water, getting their moisture from the vegetation they eat. The larger mammals need to drink daily, this limits their feeding range to within a day’s walk of water. To prevent over grazing the Parks management alternates the supply of water to manmade water holes. The Namotuni camp lodging viewed from the road.
The diverse eco-systems result from the vegetation of grasslands, thorn thickets, Mopane, Tamboti and Terminalia. The Mopane tree is the dominant species and makes up 80% of the vegetation. The Mopane is rich in protein and minerals. Namotuni was built as a fort and has been converted to provide excellent accommodation. The camp has a good restaurant, shop, swimming pool and recreation area.
Namotuni was built as a fort and later converted to provide good tourist accommodation. Namotuni is an excellent base and provides easy access to the Etosha pan and to water holes in the area including the Goas fountain.
Flamingo at the Etosha Pan.
The bill of the Flamingo is designed for filter feeding, similar to baleen whales. The bill is used upside-down, the birds long legs make this possible. Inside the Namotuni [Fort] lodgings.
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Springbok grazing near the Goas fountain. Zebra and Giraffe benefit from the minerals at the pan.
Springbok and Giraffe all enjoy the pan and its surrounding environment
Springbok are grouped with the Gazelles. Gazelles are antelope which are slender and of medium size, they inhabit open savanna and are ruminantsmeaning they chew the “cud”. They have a four chambered stomach.
The Goas water fountain attracts many species and justifies spending some hours there observing the coming and goings of different species. Young Kudu near the Goas natural fountain. Only the males carry the spectacular horns which can be a hindrance in their woodland habitat but are necessary for fighting the right to mate with females. Kudu are able to jump to heights of 3 metres from standing; this and their stripes are their best defence mechanism. Kudu are mainly browsers and in the Etosha environment thrive on the leaves of the Mopani tree which are rich in proteins and minerals. The stripes on the Kudu helps break up the outline of the body and tends to make it less visible to predators. Kudu readily take to eating soil. Springbok and Giraffe all enjoy the pan and its surrounding environment
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This is known as “geophagia” and is done by a number of animals in their search for mineral, particularly in the dry seasons.
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Blue wildebeest do not have the forward facing horns of the Black wildebeest. Pre orbital glands beneath the eyes are used to lay scent onto trees and bushes for intra-species communication.
This lioness at the Goas water hole was nurturing three very small cubs [Unfortunately not photographed] Lions are the only sociable cats, [Felidae] females bond together to protect cubs. The bonding also helps to ensure better success when hunting and capturing large prey needed to sustain them.
Elephant at the Halali water hole.
The Halali water hole is near the Halali camp [walking distance] and is frequented by many of the larger mammals that need to drink daily. The large ears of the elephant make up more than 10% of the entire body surface. They are the main cooling mechanism. Elephant have no sweat glands and the dark body colour could result in overheating. The flapping of the large ears helps to cool the blood flowing through the intricate system of veins seen in the ears. Elephants also like to stand in the shade. They also cool their bodies by rolling and bathing in sand, soil and water.
Gemsbok and Kudu at Goas fountain.
Some of the larger mammals like this Black rhino roll in the pans to cover their bodies in mineral salts and soil; this helps to cool them in the hot sun and also keeps parasites away. Blue wildebeest. [Brindled gnu]
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Black rhino are browsers [White rhino are grazers]. The Black rhino uses dung and urine to mark territory.
The next leg of the journey was to travel to Swakopmund on the West Coast via the Brandberg Mountains which rise to a height of 2775 meters.
The Halali water hole was very rewarding with many of the larger species visiting to drink throughout the day. This was one of six black rhino seen at the watering point in a space of about two hours.
This mountain range is off the beaten track, the objective was to see the ancient rock art paintings by Bushman made some 2 000 years ago.
Exiting the Etosha was via the Okaukuejo Rest Camp. This was originally a Police Post to manage the control of Rinderpest a deadly cattle and buffalo disease which has now been completely eradicated.
These paintings are reached after a walk taking about one and a half to two hours. The walk is not easy but well worth the effort. Make sure you have drinking water and refreshments.
The Okaukuejo Camp is very comfortable offering 2 and 4 bed rondavells. The Camp has a good restaurant, shop and swimming pool.
A Honey badger, frequent visitor to the camp kitchen and refuse area
There are few animals with the tenacity and confidence of the Honey badger.
The Spitzkopen in the Brandberg. [also known as the Zugspitze of Namibia]
The badger has a thick loosely fitting skin allowing them to turn on attackers when being held. They have powerful jaws equipped with strong crushing teeth.
The drive from the Brandberg to Swakopmund took about three hours and revealed the Welwitschia plant and the desert rose.
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Swakopmund is a beach resort on the West Coast of Namibia, founded in 1892. It has a busy harbour and an air port. It is a popular tourist town and departure point for the desert resorts, the Etosha, the Brandberg and the wild Skeleton Coast.
The average age of these plants is estimated at between 500 and 600 years. One of the oldest is estimated and carbon dated to be 2 000 years
Young Welwitschia, the local Warden estimated this plant to be more than 200 years old. Male and female plants are different.
Desert Rose. These are formed from crystallisation of gypsum and moisture on the desert sands. This one is a sand grey colour.
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The Light House at Swakopmund.
Preparing for a flight from the Swakopmund Airport. A worthwhile excursion for fantastic views of the Namib Desert.
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The River has pools of water in its middle reaches even in the dry months, this fact was known to early stone age people and there are sites of old habitations dating back 50 000 years. The journey to the Canyon and the Ai-Ais camp revealed interesting trees and rock formations.
The Quiver Tree. The Namib Desert from about 850 feet in the air.
The Quiver tree [Aloe dichotoma] is also known as the Kokerboom.The San people hollow out the tubular branches to form quivers for their arrows. The Quiver Tree Forest in Southern Namibia is a tourist attraction. There are many species of interesting trees and very unusual rock formations.
More of the beautiful and endless desert.
The next leg of the journey was to head for the Fish River Canyon and accommodation at Ai-Ais Tourist Camp. This is very comfortable with air conditioned en-suite rooms, a good restaurant, shop and swimming pool. The Fish River Canyon is in the Southern part of Namibia, the Fish River runs through the Canyon which reaches depths of 550 metres. The Canyon is the second largest in the World after the Grand Canyon of Arizona. Website = www.worldimagemag.com
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Very unusual rock formations.
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The Fish River Canyon. Klipspringer sunning itself at the Aughrabies falls’
The black patch below the eye is the pre orbital gland used for scent marking; the animal rubs its face onto shrubs and grass leaving its scent communication. The Klipspringer has “rubberised hooves” to assist with traction and grip on stony surfaces.
More of the Fish River Canyon.
From the Ai-Ais camp the journey back to Upington was made via the Aughrabies falls
Boarding the flight from Upington to Johannesburg’s OR Tambo Airport, the final leg of an exciting and educational tour of Namibia. To really cover this beautiful country and enjoy all it has to offer one should plan on a tour of at least three weeks, the road distances between centres and attractions are vast, time consuming but interesting. For information about guided tours please contact me:
The Aughrabies Falls in the Aughrabies Park. The Orange River splits into a number of channels before plunging down the 56 metre waterfall.
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When art copies life - a photograph is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you the less you should know. Thinking outside the box comes under the general banner of Photoart. Here the only limits to what is presented in the final picture are dictated you and your imagination. The idea of the picture in the woods by Alan Griffiths has the simplicity of execution, but I wonder how many people would think to put that simplicity into practice. In this case the same picture is use both inside and outside the frame, the outer one is blurred in photoshop and converted to greyscale. The trick comes with the inclusion of the two figures in the foreground.
Picture in the Woods by Alan Griffiths
The promotional still from Blood Offering by Mike Shawcross is also Photoart but the art is included in the subject. For that reason it is also valid in the Portrait Gallery. In this style it is all about the make-up and lighting. Because neither is natural to a standard portrait it falls into the remit of Photoart. Pictures do not need to be manipulated to be art. Sometimes the direct methods of table top photography and some thought can produce the Tabletop Picture by Alan Griffiths results. Website = www.worldimagemag.com
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Promotional Still from my latest film job, Blood Offering. Director Andy Stewart Picture by Mike Shawcross
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Another form of Photoart really does combine art and photography, and does so in a way that is not often seen except in pictures of roads at night. The light picture relies on the artistry and choreography of the subject to generate the final image using extended exposures. This is of course only possible in unlit areas at night. But using various colours and rigs can produce stunning effects. If you should decide to try this idea, it may be as well to notify the local police. There are enough UFO sightings as it is. In areas where there may be people passing by, a few notices may also be a wise addition. Spinning lights in a graveyard may just freak a few people out. Some Photoart is presented to us out of the blue. It all comes down to imagination and seeing what is in a picture other than the picture.
Light Painting Picture by Alan Griffiths
The Final Frontier by Gordon Longmead
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A Study in Nature Long Tailed Tit - Pictures by Scott Latham The long-tailed tit or long-tailed bushtit (Aegithalos caudatus) is a common bird found throughout Europe and Asia They are easily identified by their plumage which is mainly black and white, with variable amounts of grey and pink. Through the spring and summer months they are usually seen in pairs gathering food for their young.
In winter, especially hard winters, they are known to form flocks of 20 or more birds, visiting the feeders in domestic gardens. Like all tits, its favoured food in the garden is seeds, but it will visit fat balls and filled coconut shells in search of food. It is a frequent visitor to waterfalls during the summer where it cleans itself or dust and mites. Also in the winter they join with other members of the tit family to form larger mixed flocks in gardens and other areas where food is available. It has been described as a tiny being just 13 to 15 cm in length, including its 7 to 9 cm tail, and its flight is undulating in nature. It is a round-bodied tit with a short, stubby bill and a relatively long, narrow tail. The sexes look the same and young birds undergo a complete moult to adult plumage before the first winter.
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The Netherlands, Ardennes, The early bird catches the worm. Paul Weijenberg Sorry to say that the pink and purple is polluted air. But the light is magical.
The Ardennes are ideal for hikes throughout the day. But it is rewarding to start early in the morning. The sunrise is beautiful. Clearing fog, rising up from the stream (the Getzbach) in the valley.
The light when the sun is slowly climbing, shines through the grass and lights up all kinds of detail.
Looking toward the German border, we see stunning colours in the morning.
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Nice to see the sun peeking through the trees.
The typical hazy morning light at lake Gileppe. An artificial lake, formed by a stream of the same name. In the fog, very common in the Ardennes, it is hard to tell if it's still early or not. This is taken almost at the source of the Helle.
When the sun rises, all morning fog disappears.
With the sun still low at the horizon, water gets a dark glow. Sinister, spooky sometimes.
From the other side, this same lake. Shot from the stone building that you saw up the hill in the previous photo. Next time, we will visit the streams and brooks and the swamps. The swamps we will look at from a safe spot, it is not allowed anymore to cross this dangerous area with hidden quick sands. Paul.
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Circle of Life, Bald Eagle, Picture Story by Larry Hitchens
3 The First Approach
1 Male on the lookout
4 Not ‘Really’ Interested
2 I Spy the Mate
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6 Deciding Whose Boss
7 Partnership
9 The Second Approach
8 Checking to See if Anyone is Watching
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11 On The Nest
12 Eaglets Growing Up
13 Practicing Take-off
13 Practicing Landing
14 Yippee The Kids Have Gone
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15 Thank Goodness
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16 I Miss Them Already (Mum)
17 Let’s Go Before They Decide to Come Back Again
19 Let’s Go Home.
18 Seaside Here We Come.
I really enjoy the picture sequences when we can have fun with the storyline and yet still tell the story. Many thanks to Larry Hitchens for the pictures. ed
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Namibia, a Magical Place by Rodger Lee Having visited Namibia some years ago and reading articles in the magazine I would like to reflect my thoughts about the country and share some of my images.
The peace and quiet is wonderful with only the occasional roar of the burner replenishing the hot air.
Flying over the sand dunes in a hot air balloon was a wonderful experience I will never forget the scenery is absolutely stunning and on the day of our flight the breeze was in the right direction.
The wildlife is also wonderful and it is incredible how animals survive in the harsh conditions.
Other flights were not so lucky ending up going in the opposite direction.
I have included a small selection of pictures of the animals and birds encountered during my visit to Namibia, the variety is extensive, from leopard and zebra to Lion, giraffe and agama, and even the weaver birds.
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Petrified logs
Ancient cave painting now exposed to the elements. Me quad biking. Sadly I have not visited the country since but the wonderful memories will be with me for the rest of my life. I have visited Africa quite frequently over the last 20 years and have developed a love for South Africa. Rodger Lee Wild Photos Yorkshire Co-ordinator
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Goshawk - Pictures by Scott Latham Northern Goshawks are strong, powerful and highly territorial birds of prey that live in mature woodlands. The much larger female attracts the male with a dramatic aerial display after which the pair stays together for life.
The nests are built by both birds, and those are not within 1km of another breeding pair. They are skilled fliers, with a rapid turn of speed and excellent manoeuvrability they are ideally suited for hunting through the trees.
Goshawk - Female
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Wildlife Borneo - Another Day in Paradise Images of 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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Wild Horses of Namibia - Picture Post Pictures by Scott Hurd
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The Intricate Flower
A single red rose in my garden! By Alan Culley
Pink Perfection by Gordon Longmead
There is something about the flower that seems to attract the camera lens when photographers go about their hobby. It is not limited to photographers, everyone with a camera has the same curiosity, but it is with the photographers viewpoint that we begin to record what has attracted us to the flower in the first place. How many times do we take the rose side on or straight down fro the top? A slight change of angle and the image takes on the third dimension. Tulips by Mike Shawcross
Most people would remove the rose from under the leaf to get their picture, but the rose wanted to flower there so why not accept the challenge of the perfect picture. Precise exposure is paramount for this one. We take tulips as a field or from the top, but smaller groups have their interest and produce very colourful images. The stark contrast of the sunlit Anemone shows the dramatic side of the floral picture. The point is, do not be afraid to experiment with image style, try to get away from the norm and create something special. Anemone by Gordon Longmead Website = www.worldimagemag.com
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Marina Bay Sands , Singapore Pictures by Nam Prasad Satsangi
Imagine yourself at the floor-to-ceiling windows of your 5-star hotel room, drinking in magnificent views of Singapore’s glittering city district or picture-perfect Gardens by the Bay, or swimming in the world’s highest and longest infinity pool with its unrivalled panoramic views. This is what you would get when staying at this prestigious hotel complex in Singapore. But there is an opportunity for photography here even if you are not able to afford to stay and enjoy the hospitality. Take a trip across the bay and look back on the magnificent polished steel bridge that leads to the hotel, the time of day, or night, changes the view as does the weather. The early sun glinting from the glass of the hotel and the steel of the bridge changing the picture from moment to moment as the sun rises to warm the day. But there is more to picture than just the view, the bridge itself provides many opportunities for architectural pictures, the boats on the water supply another area of interest for the lens. Website = www.worldimagemag.com
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As the sun sets the complex stands in silhouette with the rest of the skyline as the warm glow of the sunsets changing colours slowly creep across the waters of the bay.
Stand a little longer and that silhouette skyline starts to glow with a different lighting as the lights of the buildings are switched on and reflect in the still waters.
Change position as the sky darkens and the full vista of the city lights glows in the darkness to show the city is in truth a living breathing place full of people and vitality.
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1st Georgene Bergstrom - Baby pine cones
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3rd Geoff Bowers - I can't believe these trees survived the fire
Well done to the winners of marches ‘Wood You Believe it’ challenge. Challenge for April just has to be Highly Sprung
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Murchison Falls – Ziwa Rhinos…
Day 1. Arrive Entebbe, accommodation.
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Day 2. Early pick up from Kampala and drive to Murchison Falls national Park and a short game drive in the afternoon. Day 3. Full day in Murchison and an afternoon boat cruise on the Nile . Day 4. Morning game drive before transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Day 5. Morning or evening tracking for Rhinos (time for extra activities such as bird watching from canoe or nature walk, additional cost) Day 6. Transfer to Kampala. (This day has time for additional activities) Day 7. Departure from Entebbe airport. (Activities can be arranged depending on departure time)
Price for two persons sharing, inclusive of full board, Uganda airport transfers. USD 5000$.
Flights to Entebbe and Bar Tabs not included.
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Gorilla tour, Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo NP. Day 1
Arrive Entebbe, pick up and transfer to accommodation.
Day 2. Early morning from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth, Evening game drive. Day 3. Full day in Queen, Lion experience, boat cruise, bush dinner. Day 4. Morning game drive while heading for Bwindi. Day 5. Gorilla tracking in Bwindi. Day 6. Transfer to Lake Mburo NP, with evening game drive. Day 7. Full day in Lake Mburo NP. Day 8. Morning game drive before heading back to Kampala. Day 9. Transfer to Entebbe Airport. Price for two persons sharing, inclusive of full board, Uganda airport transfers, Gorilla Permits.
USD 7300$. Flights to Entebbe and Bar Tabs not included.
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Endangered Species Tour. (This trip aims at the more or less endangered species, besides the other animals in the Ugandan fauna like hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, and various antelopes it includes meeting, Gorillas, chimpanzees, Rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, Lions and elephants…(the leopards are hard to spot but they are there)). Day 1 Arrive and pickup at Entebbe Airport.
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Transfer to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary for evening rhino tracking.
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Transfer to Murchison Falls, afternoon game drive.
Day 4
Full day at Murchison Falls and afternoon boat cruise.
Day 5
Morning game drive, heading toward Kibale, overnight in Hoima.
Day 6
Transfer to Kibale.
Day 7
Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale.
Day 8
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP, Afternoon boat criuse.
Day 9
Full day in Queen Elizabeth NP, Lion experience and bush dinner
Day 10 Early game drive in Queen, transfer to Bwindi.
Day 11 Gorilla tracking.
Day 12 Batwa experience (meet Ugandas last pygmies).
Day 13 Transfer to Lake Mburo NP.
Day 14 Full day in Lake Mburo.
Day 15 Transfer to Kampala.
Day 16 Transfer to the airport, Activities depending on departure time.
Price for two persons sharing, inclusive of full board, Uganda airport transfers, Gorilla and Chimpanzee permits. USD 12700$.
Optional Extra: A Hot Air Balloon trip with bush breakfast is available at the Queen Elizabeth National Park. P.O.A.
Flights to Entebbe and Bar Tabs not included.
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Kuyimba means 'to sing' in the Zambian Chinyanja language and this site is a celebration of the sights and sounds of southern Africa. Join us to experience it for yourself.
Derek & Sarah Solomon www.kuyimba.com
The Cat Survival Trust was registered as a charity in 1976. The Trust's on-site objective is to promote education regarding the conservation of wild cats and their habitat by housing an array of species in natural enclosures.
http://www.catsurvivaltrust.org
Magazine Submissions
Tour Operators
Members are welcome to submit Bio’s and other articles relating to expeditions and equipment reviews. Small file size pictures may be included. Recognised wildlife trust and Nature Conservation group adverts may be included free of charge per quarter page subject to approval. Any one who would like to write a feature article for the magazine, please do. I have no real limit on the magazine size but for ease I will find a comfortable limit depending on the method used for circulating it. Trade Adverts Adverts may be placed with the magazine at the editors discretion. A charge will be made in advance of publication towards the running costs of the society amounting to 10 GBP per quarter page per issue. Submissions should be emailed to magazine@photosociety.net please state ‘magazine article or advert’ in the subject line.
Members who operate, or work on behalf of Tour Operators are invited to submit reports on their tours as a feature of the magazine. These can be a regular feature if desired and may include pictures to highlight aspects of the article. The first of these reports should be an introduction to the company area of operations and its tour guides and staff. Although the Society can not be held responsible for the conduct and safety of the tours, the tour operators that advertise on, or have links within, this site or provide reports within the societies magazine, do so on the understanding that they undertake to conduct the tours in a professional manner, be customer focused, with an emphasis on safety and value for money. As many of the tour operators and guides are members of the society, they are knowledgeable both on the areas they visit and on the subject of photography and will be willing to offer tips and guidance if required. Feedback about your tour is always welcomed and may appear in the society magazine.
We hope you like the magazine, the size and content of future issues depends on you. Submissions for the next issue are being accepted
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TECHNOLOGY EQUIPPED FOR GRIP
MacWet Technology Most gloves on the market today are bulky and uncomfortable, causing a negative impact on your favourite sport. MacWet's unique Aquatec速 fabric responds to moisture and climate change, ensuring maximum grip, sensitivity, feel and comfort at all times, no matter how wet or humid. The groundbreaking MacWet Sports glove marks a turning point in glove technology with characteristics that ensure user comfort, durability and performance. MacWet gloves' groundbreaking technology uses natural 'wicking' properties. This allows water to be readily transported along, around and over the gloves` surface to the fabric face, where it quickly evaporates, thus providing the ultimate in comfort and gripping power. The breathable, all-purpose MacWet sports gloves offer a comfortable fit and the performance you desire. Man made fabric permits the hand to breathe ensuring maximum grip consistently, with absolutely no compromise to the feel or comfort of the products. The second skin fit allows for fine adjustment of equipment without the need to remove the gloves.
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