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‘Wish Upon a Desert Star’ Africa Geographic

“Tucked away in South Africa’s southern Cape is the Klein Karoo, a semi-arid region known more for its ostriches and the Cango Caves than its botanical riches. But, it is here that the fynbos kingdom of the Cape collides with the succulent Karoo biome, resulting in a region of truly astonishing biodiversity.” Africa Geographic

 “On a recent trip to Rocktail Bay in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, I was fascinated by the hundreds of ghost crabs running up and down the sandy shore in search of food. This particular individual played a waiting game instead, sitting in its hole and emerging every few minutes to grab one of the bluebottles that were being washed ashore. As soon as the crab managed to get hold of a jellyfish, it moved quickly back into its hole to secure its feast.” Africa Geographic

The “Zebras Drinking” image as it appeared on the cover of Africa Geographic magazine (Feb 2006), representing the “Living on the Edge” cover story.

An incredible macro image of a Damselfly taken by Dale was published on the cover of Africa Geographic magazine (Feb 2008) to represent the cover article “Bug Shots”.

The “Running Wild” image as it appeared on the cover of Africa Geographic magazine (Feb 2010) representing the “Wild Dogs – Packing a Punch” cover story.

Marius’s image “Hunting Lioness” as it appeared on the cover of Africa Geographic magazine (June 2010) representing the cover story ”Looking After Lion”.

An image of a Meerkat (Suricate) taken by Dale, published on the cover of Africa Geographic magazine (May 2007), representing the cover article “Meerkat Magic”.

“Once a lush wildlife wonderland, the Liuwa Plain in western Zambia flatlined at the hands of poachers and hunters. Now, like the proverbial phoenix, it is recovering from its misfortunes, animal by animal. Dale R. Morris visited this remote region to witness the process for himself” Africa Geographic

“It has no brain and no heart. It is blind to all around it, yet it can be deadly when provoked. It sounds none too attractive, but Dale R. Morris has a sneaking admiration for a strange creature that sometimes washes up on South African beaches.” Africa Geographic

“North America has bears, the Amazonian forests teem with spectacular birdlife and the Far East lays claim to tigers and pandas. But, when it comes to big, beautiful beasts, not much competes with the sheer variety of Africa’s great animals. This photographic essay is a both celebration of this wealth – and a reminder that we need to treasure it more than ever.” Africa Geographic 

On assignment’ takes you behind the scenes of some of Africa’s most arresting wildlife photographs.

“Twice a month, courtesy of the moon’s phases, the oceans’ tides reach their highest points and fall to their lowest levels. As Dale R. Morris records, it is when the waves have retreated furthest that rockpools – and their inhabitants – are revealed in their full glory.” Africa Geogaraphic

“The African Wild Dog is in peril. Persecuted by humans, decimated by infectious diseases and confined by the relentless fragmentation of its habitat, it has disappeared from much of its former range. There are estimated to be up to 5 500 wild dogs left in Africa today, mostly in Southern Africa and Southern East Africa. By hunting in packs they are able to bring down prey much larger than themselves, including Greater Kudu and Blue Wildebeest, but once a kill has been made they often have to defend it from one of their fiercest rivals, the Spotted Hyaena.” Africa Geographic

“Botswana’s Okavango Delta is a strange beast. Fed by a river that rises in the Angolan Highlands thousands of kilometres away, its annual flood takes up to eight months to penetrate the furthest reaches of the famous fan, by which stage the dry season is at its height. Paradoxically, this means that when it starts to rain, bringing an emerald flush to the islands and savannas, the water levels are at their lowest. Photojournalist Dale Morris focused his quirky lens on this ‘green season’, with astonishing results.” Africa Geographic

“ZOOM Dale Morris and his macro lens get up close and personal with bugs, crabs, frogs and other diminutive critters.” Africa Geographic

“Ruaha National Park in Tanzania is vast, wild and almost free from human interference. Fine-art and nature photographer Greg du Toit spent nearly two years in its remote southern sector and brings us a glimpse of this secluded world.” Africa Geographic

“As human demands on shrinking global resources continue to increase, innovative building design is becoming more of a priority. The best designs should help us achieve sustainability while being sparing in their use of materials and light on energy to both build and maintain. So what can we learn from the humble termite?” Africa Geographic

“Are they protected or aren’t they? Elusive and highly mobile, the leopards of Phinda in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, pay scant attention to reserve boundaries and are consequently at a high risk of being killed, legally or illegally.” Africa Geographic

“During the past decade, naturalist and wildlife photographer Greg du Toit has been privileged to live in some of Africa’s finest wilderness areas. What started as a desire simply to document his surroundings for family and friends, has become an obsession to capture the beauty, diversity and intrigue of these wild places. In this atmospheric portfolio, he takes us into the surreal, dynamic world of Lake Natron, a vast soda lake in the heart of the East.” Africa Geographic 

“Sleek and solitary, spotted and secretive, leopards are the epitome of predatory beauty and power. Here, Marius Coetzee pays photographic tribute to Africa’s ultimate cat.” Africa Geographic

‘On assignment’ takes you behind the scenes of some of Africa’s most arresting wildlife photographs.

The “Namibia Dune” image as it appeared on the cover of Africa Geographic magazine, representing the “Namibia in the Spotlight” cover story.

“Kenya may be wrestling with its own versions of problems that beset much of Africa, but its vast diversity of animals, birds and landscapes continue to inspire and amaze.” Africa Geographic

‘On assignment’ takes you behind the scenes of some of Africa’s most arresting wildlife photographs.

‘Riding for Rhinos’ Africa Geographic

‘On assignment’ takes you behind the scenes of some of Africa’s most arresting wildlife photographs.

‘On assignment’ takes you behind the scenes of some of Africa’s most arresting wildlife photographs.

Birds of the Tropical Andes Series #1 – Birds of Equador

Birds of the Tropical Andes Series #12 – Hummingbirds of Equador

“Selinda Spillway, BOTSWANA” Asahi Weekly

60 Second Exposure

60 Second Exposure

Portfolio – Leopards

One of Elliott’s Tiger images was used in the BBC Wildlife Magazine for an article on how to save the Tiger.

BBC Wildlife Calendar 2011

Portfolio Veolia Environmental Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Passion for Pink

“Portfolio: LEOPARDS Lions and cheetahs hog the limelight, but leopards are the most successful big cats in Africa. Photographer Marius Coetzee has spent six years finding out why.” BBC Wildlife Magazine

“Elliott wanted to experience the ‘real’ Masia Mara, not the glossy brochure image. But he was about to get more than he bargained for.” BBC Wildlife Magazine

“The first of an inspirational new series showcasing the world’s best bird and wildlife photographers.” Bird Watching Magazine

Where the pros choose to go …

How to photograph your garden birds

Perfect Timing

Perfect Timing

‘A Kiwi photographers African Adventure’ Roar

‘High and Dry’ CNN

An Unforgettable Route

Undiscovered Realms

Vida En Villano

Plumas Birds in Ecuador

Colbries Seres Magicos de Ecuador

Tuli Land of Giants

Big Cats of Mala Mala

Birds in Columbia

An image from Dale Morris of a majestic Baobab tree, published on the cover of Country Life magazine (March 2010), to represent the cover article “Venture North”.

“Burning passion for Tigers” Daily Express

“Snapper went through hell to capture amazing wildlife images, frog-eye view.” The Daily Record

A selection of David’s images was published on the cover as well as a 5 page portfolio in Digital Photography Germany.

Life in the Wild

Life in the Wild

eastern promise

‘The Miracle Land’ Etihad

Hummingbirds of Equador

‘It’s the Little Things’ Getaway

“Marius Coetzee has an enviable profession: He works full time as a guide on photographic expeditions. His calendar reads like a checklist of Places To See Before You Die, with upcoming trips to India, Antarctica, the Maldives, Patagonia and Rwanda, among others.” GO Magazine

“In Africa, water is life. It informs the migratory patterns of animals and it’s where they socialise, play, recuperate, fight and hunt. Waterways link human settlements and mark out the borders between countries.  In this series of images, wildlife photographer Greg Du Toit literally went in neck-deep to capture scenes of life around waterholes and rivers, from the Okavango to Ruaha National Park in Tanzania.” GO Magazine

An 8 page portfolio of Marius’s images on Antarctica, the Falklands and South Georgia was published in GO Magazine, October 2011.

The Greatest Show on Earth

“One cannot live in a jungle for long before becoming imtimately acquainted with insects (in your bed), fungus (on your feet) and frogs (in the kichen sink). At first I hated them all for their insatiable love for my blood and my food stores, but after a while I grew to accept them. Eventually, I started looking through a macro lens and began to appreciate and fall in love with Earth’s little residents.” Dale Morris

“Most people tell you not to visit Botswana and Zambia in the wet season. You just won’t see any animals, they reckon. ‘To the contrary,’ says photojournalist Dale Morris. ‘The colours are vibrant, and the animals are lively, and it teems with birds and baby animals. There are also far fewer tourists, and it’s cheaper too.’” GO Magazine 

“Cape fur seals are found along the coast of southern Africa, from southern Angola, south along the coasts of Namibia and South Africa to Cape Peninsula, and east to Algoa Bay. The population currently numbers about two million animals producing as many as 320,000 pups in some years.” IFAW

“’Africa’ is an evocative collection of images arisen from one artist’s passion for the wide spaces of Africa and the spirit of freedom that they embody. Unique in that the photographer has purposefully taken a step back, spending weeks, months and even years waiting for that decisive moment – to capture Africa in context. The collection includes pieces from some of Africa’s most iconic landscapes, but also offers a spellbinding journey to remote and seldom photographed wildernesses. Whether it is a Black Rhino browsing in an equatorial forest or Ground Squirrels foraging on the desert floor of the Kalahari, the collection portrays ordinary African subjects captured in an extraordinary way.” National Geographic “Join wildlife photographer and 8th generation African, Greg du Toit, as he takes you on a journey beyond the dynamic chaos and into the strange serenity that has drawn explorers and adventures to Africa’s shores for centuries….” National Geographic

“A mothers love: Lioness lashes out to protect cub when father gets a bit too rough” Daily Mail

“Huge Lion slapped in face by cub’s brave mom” Mirror

‘Not so Oubaai’ Oubaai Experience

Deer Silhouette 

Elliott’s image of an Urban Fox was published on the cover of Practical Photography magazine, to represent the cover article “Wildlife on Your Doorstep”.

Elliott’s image of this spectacular looking stag was published on the cover of Practical Photography magazine (Sept 2010), to represent the cover article “Zoom in on Wildlife”.

“Humbled by its prowess, and awestruck by its sheer presence, Elliott Neep has devoted himself to photographing the tiger in an effort to preserve its now perilous footing on this planet. He’s even witnessed tiger cubs suckling, a once–in-a-lifetime spectacle….” Practical Photography

“If you’ve seen Rear window you’ll appreciate Elliott Neep’s predicament- injured leg, weeks on the sideline, itchy trigger finger. But great shots can be had without even leaving the house…..” Practical Photography

“Grey Squirrels tend to provoke extreme reactions – you either love them or loathe them. Armed with a bag of nuts and a permit to shoot in London’s Royal Parks, Elliott Neep heads to Regent’s Park in search of a squirrel with confidence and character. It didn’t take too long…..” Practical Photographer

“With a population sharply on the decline, time really is of the essence if you want to capture images of this protected creature. PP’s wildlife expert Elliott Neep hands out the necessary advice and camera technique to ensure you end up with water vole pictures to be proud of.” Practical Photography

“Herons are an extremely cautious species, making field craft a top priority for the photographer hoping to capture this elegant bird. PP’s Wildlife expert Elliott Neep shares his priceless advice” Practical Photography

“An iconic symbol of British wildlife, the fox is increasingly found living in built-up areas. Wildlife expert Elliott Neep has been engaged in a long-term project photographing them, so here’s some advice if you fancy following in his footsteps.” Practical Photography 

“Spring is the time when early flowers emerge to carpet the woodland floor and meadows with cheerful pinks, whites, blues and yellows. PP’s wildlife expert Elliott Neep explains how to make the most of this seasonal bounty.” Practical Photography

“Britain’s cities are the best place to find our wily native foxes. This month Elliott Neep befriends a young family for a series of engaging candid’s….” Practical Photography

“It takes a keen eye to spot a perfect specimen from 50 paces but Elliott Neep has made fungi-spotting a veritable art form” Practical Photographer

“Elliott Neep reveals just how he gets up close and personal with his very small neighbours to capture incredible images, in this first part of a fascinating new serious on how to shoot urban wildlife.” Practical Photography

“If the thought of spending hours in a hide with a huge lens leaves you as cold as the winter climate, follow Elliott Neep’s advice and train your lens on a far more accessible subject – Britain’s very own urban wildfowl” Practical Photography

Elliott’s image of Emperor Penguin chicks was used by RSPCA magazine for subscribers.  

This incredible image of a stalking Bengal Tiger captured by Elliott was published on the cover of the RSPCA magazine, Animallife.

In Focus

‘Walk on the Wildside’ Signature

“Endangered species – Traditional photographers are being trampled in the digital stampede” Sunday Times

“There are various traditional views of the world photographers have always taken, the view from above, the view from below, the view from close up and the view from far away. But the frog’s-eye view is new.” The Independent

“SUPERHUMAN snapper Greg du Toit was so determined to photograph wild lions drinking he sat SUBMERGED in their watering hole – for THREE months.” The Sun

Picture of the Day 

Picture of the Day

‘Photoschool’ Travel Africa

Professional photographer Greg du Toit recently spent time living and working alongside Namibia’s Himba tribe. The authentic collection of portraits he captured not only illustrates the beauty of these people, it also offers a poignant reminder that it is not too late for the traditional cultures of Africa.

“Dale R Morris knows a good wilderness when he sees one, and sets off for the national parks of the western USA to traverse some truly inspirational landscapes.” Vacations and Travel Magazine

Dale’s image of a canoeist and an elephant in Botswana was published on the cover of the coveted Wanderlust Magazine, representing the “Botswana- A wild ride through the Okavango Delta’ cover story.

‘Saving for a rainy day’ Wanderlust

“All Singing, All Dancing” Waterlife

Elliott’s image of a male and female Fellow Dear, published on the cover of the legendary RSPB book, “Where to Watch Wildlife in Britain”, a month to month guide to the UK’s best wildlife experiences.

Dale’s image of a Zebra and her fowl was used on the cover of Wild Magazine representing the “Zebra Born to Roam” cover story.

“When scavengers move in on a carcass, they leave only bones behind. Sometimes not even those. Who are the garbage men of the veld and are they really so grisly?” Wild

‘Goukamma’ Wild

Dale’s image of 2 highly endangered Black rhinos was used on the cover of Wild Magazine 2009, to represent the cover article “Voices of the Hluhluwe – Imfolozi “.

Marius’s image of a Lioness starring at a herd of Blue Wildebeest was published on the cover of Wild Magazine for the winter 2010 edition.

“While leading a photographic safari in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve I came across a female leopard with newborn steenbok lamb. When we arrived, the lamb was standing nonchalantly between the leopard’s legs, completely unaware of its predicament. The leopard played with the lamb for more than an hour, repeatedly chasing and recapturing it.” Marius Coetzee

Oceanic Addo

‘The enchanting Tsitsikamma &Garden Route’ Wild Magazine

Wild Magazine Cover 

‘A Slice of Layer Cake’ Wild

“Gamkaberg Nature Reserve in the Klein Karoo may have two brand-new camps and be a biological hotspot, but it’s still an isolationist’s dream. That’s because the camps are designed so you feel you have the whole place to yourself. By Dale Morris” Wild

“It’s a national park but not as you know it. There aren’t any fences, travel is by boat and you might get wet. Dale Morris checks out the marine section of Addo Elephant National Park” Wild Magazine Summer 2011

David’s image ‘A Flick of the Tail’ was published on the cover of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Portfolio 21. This is without a doubt one of the highest accolades in the world of wildlife photography.