Tag : telephoto lens

Lion Portrait, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Early morning in the Okavango Delta, with low angled, warm light, a majestic lion patrols his territory.

Red Lechwe

One of the most “aquatic” of the antelope species, the Red Lechwe’s greasy coat sheds water whilst its widely splayed hooves enable it to run through water.

Impala, Okavango Delta, Botswana

A male impala shown in its environment in the Okavango Delta,  Botswana

Water lilly reflected, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Waterlillies are a common sight on the channels and lagoons of the Okavango Delta. The choice of such a long lens may seem a bit odd for a botanical subject such as this however, in this instance, it worked out well.

Kwetsani Sunset, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Sunset over the flood plains of the Okavango Delta near Kwetsani camp. There is no reason why a telephoto lens can’t be used for landscapes.

Hippopotamus, St Lucia Wetlands, South Africa.

Although seemingly docile, hippos are reputedly the most dangerous animals in Africa killing and injuring more people than either lions or crocodiles.

Cape Eagle Owl, Hluhluwe, South Africa

A Cape Eagle Owl (Bubo capensis) perches with its head effortlessly rotated through 180 degrees.

Golden sky, Serengeti National Park

The colours depicted are true to the original scene, they haven’t been “souped-up”.

Sunrise, Serengeti National Park

the potential for using long lenses for landscape shots

Giraffe eating leaves, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

the distant tree is out of focus to the extent that it’s clear the giraffe is the main focus of attention, but the tree still has enough form that it is immediately identifiable.