We were deep in southern Angola, about as remote as one can be, camping near a few Himba homesteads. Going in deep and setting up mobile tent camps is certainly a huge challenge. However, being in a pristine remote village at sunrise is such an authentic magical experience it is worth every challenge. Just before… Read more »
Most of us have all heard the quote – “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!” –… Read more »
There is nothing wrong with having a good camera just to simply enjoy photography for the pure love and pleasure of it; traveling and taking photographs! Cameras are not sold with the condition that you have to be a great photographer or must earn an income from it. Recently, a good friend and colleague stated,… Read more »
The roar of the diesel engines coming from the safari vehicles, the stunning bright colorful clothing, and that wonderful smoky smell are as profound in my memory today as they were the first time my feet hit the rich red soil of Africa; May of 2004. It was because of a big life-changing event that… Read more »
I will be heading to Denver Colorado to speak for Nikon and Mikes Camera Stores at a very special event being held at the Sie Film Center. I will be sharing my 15 year photographic journey across the wilds of Africa on the cinema screen. I will weave through the challenges, the four critical elements… Read more »
Never would I have imagined we would have the excitement and success we had on our India Wildlife and Tiger safari. Not even after our incredible few days in Ranthambore last year, which I wrote about in the post “Tigers in the wild, Beyond Expectations”. Like many of you, in the past, when the words… Read more »
I have just arrived in India to lead my Tiger and wildlife safari and I wanted to share what gear I will be taking and why. There is a constant debate surrounding the quality of gear versus skill. I think it goes without saying that you must first develop a level of skill that matches… Read more »
The Kickstarter campaign has been officially launched for Remembering Lions. Over 600 people supported the project and raised over $100,000.00 USD for lion conservation on the first day. Remembering Lions will be the 4th book in the acclaimed Remembering Wildlife series. Remembering Lions is set to be an epic coffee table book of stunning lion images… Read more »
I am trilled and honored to be one of the photographers on the, ” Mastering the Environmental Portrait” panel speaking for NIKON at WPPI on March 1, 2019. The event will be streaming live so you can watch it even if you are not able to make it to Las Vegas. Read about my recent… Read more »
As the plane left the tarmac, just two days into the New Year, my feelings were mixed; as it had been two years since my last trip to Ethiopia. My first trip to Ethiopia had been almost ten years ago when the roads were impossible, the cell towers had not been erected, and life was… Read more »