African Photography Safaris

African Photography Safaris

Sharing the day to day experiences of being on a wildlife photography safari with African Photography Safaris hosts, photographers Alan Hewitt and Kaleel Zibe. We look back at our memorable experiences in the African wilderness, discuss some of the important issues you need to know when travelling on a photographic safari, questions and answers, book reviews and more… read less
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Episode 9 – Tapetum Lucidom… Eyes and Cameras! Wildlife Photography Basics Pt 2 – Autofocus, Image Enhancements & Manipulation & More
10-08-2024
Episode 9 – Tapetum Lucidom… Eyes and Cameras! Wildlife Photography Basics Pt 2 – Autofocus, Image Enhancements & Manipulation & More
Episode 9! A shorter episode than previously but still worth grabbing a beer and joining with us to chat about tapetum lucidom - eyes and cameras and what made photography click for us? Also, we continue with our wildlife photography basics, Pt 2 looks at Autofocus. We open a can of worms with image enhancement and manipulation and chat about Botswana offers Germany some elephants! Please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions for our podcast and also, if you'd like to share your experiences of anything we have discussed in our podcasts. The post Episode 9 – Tapetum Lucidom… Eyes and Cameras! Wildlife Photography Basics Pt 2 – Autofocus, Image Enhancements & Manipulation & More appeared first on African Photography Safaris.

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Episode 9 – Tapetum Lucidom… Eyes and Cameras! Wildlife Photography Basics Pt 2 – Autofocus, Image Enhancements & Manipulation & More
10-08-2024
Episode 9 – Tapetum Lucidom… Eyes and Cameras! Wildlife Photography Basics Pt 2 – Autofocus, Image Enhancements & Manipulation & More
Episode 9! A shorter episode than previously but still worth grabbing a beer and joining with us to chat about tapetum lucidom - eyes and cameras and what made photography click for us? Also, we continue with our wildlife photography basics, Pt 2 looks at Autofocus. We open a can of worms with image enhancement and manipulation and chat about Botswana offers Germany some elephants! Please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions for our podcast and also, if you'd like to share your experiences of anything we have discussed in our podcasts. The post Episode 9 – Tapetum Lucidom… Eyes and Cameras! Wildlife Photography Basics Pt 2 – Autofocus, Image Enhancements & Manipulation & More appeared first on African Photography Safaris.
Episode 8 – Choosing a Photography Safari Pt 2, Buffalo Democracy, 3Legged Thing Ultra Plates & Airhed Trinity, Rhino Rescue, Wildlife Photography Basics Pt 1, Kaleel’s Drone Potty & More!
21-06-2024
Episode 8 – Choosing a Photography Safari Pt 2, Buffalo Democracy, 3Legged Thing Ultra Plates & Airhed Trinity, Rhino Rescue, Wildlife Photography Basics Pt 1, Kaleel’s Drone Potty & More!
Episode 8... It's a bit of a mammoth episode this one so join Alan & Kaleel for a beer and settle in to chat about choosing a Photography Safari (Pt 2), Buffalo Democracy, 3Legged Thing Ultra Plates & Airhed Trinity, Rhino Rescue, Wildlife Photography Basics (Pt 1), Kaleel's Drone Potty & Loads More! Please feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions for our podcast and also, if you'd like to share your experiences of anything we have discussed in our podcasts. The post Episode 8 – Choosing a Photography Safari Pt 2, Buffalo Democracy, 3Legged Thing Ultra Plates & Airhed Trinity, Rhino Rescue, Wildlife Photography Basics Pt 1, Kaleel’s Drone Potty & More! appeared first on African Photography Safaris.
Episode 7 – Kisaru, Choosing a Photography Safari Part 1, Beers Around the Fire, Back-Ups, Sneezing Wild Dog Democracy, Photographing Gore & More
18-04-2024
Episode 7 – Kisaru, Choosing a Photography Safari Part 1, Beers Around the Fire, Back-Ups, Sneezing Wild Dog Democracy, Photographing Gore & More
In episode 7 we chat about the important things to consider when choosing a photography safari. Alan enthuses about beers around the fire and talks about sneezing wild dog democracy. Kaleel talks about the super important subject of back-ups and an alarming crash in raptor populations. Also, sad news on Kisaru, some honey badger impersonators and photographing gore. The post Episode 7 – Kisaru, Choosing a Photography Safari Part 1, Beers Around the Fire, Back-Ups, Sneezing Wild Dog Democracy, Photographing Gore & More appeared first on African Photography Safaris.
Episode 6 – Zoom & Prime Lenses, Favourite Photography Moment and Safari Beers. Naming Animals- is it Anthropomorphic? Alan’s Amazing Wildlife Wonder and the Merlin Bird ID App. Plus… Our Podcast Soundtrack!
18-12-2023
Episode 6 – Zoom & Prime Lenses, Favourite Photography Moment and Safari Beers. Naming Animals- is it Anthropomorphic? Alan’s Amazing Wildlife Wonder and the Merlin Bird ID App. Plus… Our Podcast Soundtrack!
In episode 6 we look at the pros and cons of zoom and prime lenses on safari and we try to establish our favourite safari moment (so far!) which of course, involves beers! Questions to the podcast include naming animals - is it anthropomorphic? Alan introduces a new series of wildlife wonders, Kaleel does a very in depth review of the Merlin Bird ID App and reveals the background to our podcast soundtrack. The post Episode 6 – Zoom & Prime Lenses, Favourite Photography Moment and Safari Beers. Naming Animals- is it Anthropomorphic? Alan’s Amazing Wildlife Wonder and the Merlin Bird ID App. Plus… Our Podcast Soundtrack! appeared first on African Photography Safaris.
Episode 5 – A Look Back at Timbavati & Tuli, Two Elusive Species, Macro Photography, 3LT Alana Monopod & AI in Wildlife Photography
10-10-2023
Episode 5 – A Look Back at Timbavati & Tuli, Two Elusive Species, Macro Photography, 3LT Alana Monopod & AI in Wildlife Photography
In episode 5, Alan looks back at his recent photography safaris in South Africa's Timbavati and Botswana's Tuli Block, we asked about two elusive species to photograph in sub-Saharan Africa and discuss Macro photography. Alan talks about Alana, the new monopod from 3 Legged Thing and Kaleel confuses Alan about Artificial intelligence. The post Episode 5 – A Look Back at Timbavati & Tuli, Two Elusive Species, Macro Photography, 3LT Alana Monopod & AI in Wildlife Photography appeared first on African Photography Safaris.
Episode 4 – Mirrorless Cameras, Birds of East Africa Field Guide, Monopod or Tripod and Vultures in the Mara Triangle.
13-07-2023
Episode 4 – Mirrorless Cameras, Birds of East Africa Field Guide, Monopod or Tripod and Vultures in the Mara Triangle.
In episode 4, Alan and Kaleel talk about the advantages and disadvantages of mirrorless cameras and DSLRs, Smallrig rechargeable batteries and Vultures in the Mara Triangle is our memorable photography moment. Kaleel reviews Birds of East Africa by Terry Stevenson & John Fanshawe, John Gale & Brian Small (Illustrators). Alan discussed the benefits of packing a monopod for a photography safari rather than a tripod and questions from listeners about where and when to photograph specific animals. The post Episode 4 – Mirrorless Cameras, Birds of East Africa Field Guide, Monopod or Tripod and Vultures in the Mara Triangle. appeared first on African Photography Safaris.
Episode 3 – Equipment & Packing for a Photography Safari, Lazy Journalism, Kisaru the Cheetah, plus… Alan & Kaleel Argue About Pronouncing ‘Shemagh’!
07-06-2023
Episode 3 – Equipment & Packing for a Photography Safari, Lazy Journalism, Kisaru the Cheetah, plus… Alan & Kaleel Argue About Pronouncing ‘Shemagh’!
Alan & Kaleel talk about equipment and packing for a photography safari, Alan gets annoyed at lazy UK journalism on the subject of "Ferrari Safaris" and the memorable photo moment is a wonderful cheetah called Kisaru. Kaleel answers some questions to the podcast, Alan reviews Janesta Pulella's Pathinder book and argues with Kaleel about how to pronounce 'Shemagh'! The post Episode 3 – Equipment & Packing for a Photography Safari, Lazy Journalism, Kisaru the Cheetah, plus… Alan & Kaleel Argue About Pronouncing ‘Shemagh’! appeared first on African Photography Safaris.
Episode 2 – Safety on Safari, Warthogs, plus… the Leopard and the Porcupine.
06-05-2023
Episode 2 – Safety on Safari, Warthogs, plus… the Leopard and the Porcupine.
Alan & Kaleel talk about two species of warthogs and electric safari vehicles. Alan's memorable moment is a leopard in a tree with a porcupine and Kaleel reviews The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals. Safety on safari is the main topic, how safe is it to be so close to wild animals on safari? The post Episode 2 – Safety on Safari, Warthogs, plus… the Leopard and the Porcupine. appeared first on African Photography Safaris.
Episode 1 – Introduction to the Podcast and Maasai Mara Conservancies vs National Reserve
22-03-2023
Episode 1 – Introduction to the Podcast and Maasai Mara Conservancies vs National Reserve
Alan & Kaleel introduce their new African Photography Safaris podcast, highlight two of their memorable safari moments, describe a typical safari day and discuss the differences between the Maasai Mara Conservancies and the National Reserve. Alan talks about one of his favourite fieldguide books, Beat About the Bush by Trevor Carnaby. The post Episode 1 – Introduction to the Podcast and Maasai Mara Conservancies vs National Reserve appeared first on African Photography Safaris.