Overview on our recent safari “Big Cats and the Great Migration”. In short: they were, it was …and vise versa. Sometimes, everything lines up better than one can reasonably hope for – such was the case on this last safari. We enjoyed nice weather and light everyday, spectacular landscapes, incredible wildlife…
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The beautiful Swainson’s Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) is the most prevalent raptor on the Armendaris ranch from May to October, and during this timeframe they seem to be everywhere. Their presence on the ranch is most welcome as they are a joy to watch – and they make great photographic subjects.
In its entirety, the Serengeti ecosystem is down to only three locations where the endangered black rhino can be found: the Massai Mara, within the Ngorongoro Crater, and in the Moru Kopjes. This limited range and population is due to poaching, with the heaviest onslaught taking place in the 1970s…
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Canon has just updated the availability for their highly anticipated, yet several times delayed, Mark II super telephoto lenses. The latest delivery date is just around the corner in May, 2012.
I have long been a big fan of the Pronghorn. While their beauty and grace are forefront, it’s their uniqueness that sets them apart. Antilocopra (antelope-goat) americana: Surprisingly though, they are not closely related to any antelope.
Over the past year, the Tanzanian government’s plan to build a road through the Serengeti has been building steam. The planned road was clearly a threat to the Serengeti ecosystem, and pressures to stop the project have been significant.
When you’re traveling around the world for a photographic safari, it only makes sense to plan ahead for protecting all the amazing images you’ll be taking. For sure, storing and backing-up images on a safari is an important consideration. If you’re on a quality safari – one that offers unimpeded…
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