We have recently updated our Scottish online photo gallery with images taken in the Isle of Lewis. Despite being told how stunningly beautiful Lewis is, I did not expect much from the island. I was, however, blown away by…
I have continued my endeavour to try a new style of photography which I call ‘movement’. It’s my attempt to capture the essence of movement and disruption – to take myself out of my comfort zone and realise that sharp shots are…
When departing the gates of Kruger National Park we heard the shocking news on the radio that 8 Rhino carcasses had been found in Kruger National Park the day previous. Three were found in the Pretoriuskop area section and the other five…
The onset of spring and the lighter evenings was the perfect excuse to dust off the macro lens and hit the meadows to see what emerging plants and insects we could find. The overcast Bank Holiday weather created a wonderful bokkeh…
I think I was one of the few people who was genuinely excited to see the rain this Bank Holiday weekend. Whilst marooned in the middle of a Scottish field, the spring rains provided the perfect opportunity for me to indulge my…
We stayed at Shingwedzi for 2 nights in Jan 2012. It was my least favourite of the camps we stayed at. Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with it, but it just did not shine as much as…
This is one of the most friendly camps we stayed at in Kruger National Park and it has a very special place in my heart. Here’s a brief overview of the camp and the surrounding area. I hope this is useful for anyone…
We had the pleasure of staying in Satara Rest Camp for 2 nights in early January, 2012. It wasn’t originally our first choice of camp – in fact, we’d booked originally to stay at Mopani, but after speaking to the…
Tamboti tented camp is one of my most favourite places to stay in Kruger National Park, South Africa. It’s a satellite camp of Orpen and houses about 40 tents, around ten of which are luxury tents. After an opportunistic last…
In January 2012 we were fortunate to ‘bag’ ourselves two nights at one of 7 bungalows in the Bateleur Bushveld Camp in Kruger National park, South Africa. It’s a very popular camp and accommodation is limited, so early booking is definitely advisable. At first glance it…