This weekend we took the opportunity to remind ourselves of what precious and rare wildlife we have on our own doorstep. Yesterday afternoon we embarked on a fantastic RSPB seabird cruise along the coast of East Yorkshire, from Bridlington up…
Ok, so when I set myself a bucket list in January 2012 I decided what things I wanted to achieve by the time I turned 40. Now not all of them are photography or wildlife related, but two of them…
We were on our own this time. Aside from the little red car that had become our home for 14 hours a day for the past week, we had no protection. There was no Maasai guide to teach us the…
Well, today was a momentous one for me. I ticked one item off my bucket list – I saw a wild fox. We had gone up…
If you fancy doing more than observing animals, and wish to find out more about the blood, sweat and tears involved in protecting African Wildlife, then we can recommend the following… We have adopted orphan elephants at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Nairobi. As foster…
Interaction is limited – and should be for your safety. Although, saying that, there are several times when I have felt that I have made a connection with the animals. It’s hard to describe – it’s a sense of staring…
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…
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…
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…