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Unique photo composition of a White Rhino up close Putting conventional composition tips and techniques aside, i try to make things a little interesting more often than not, by forgetting all about the technical photo rules on attaining the ideal wildlife shot. I find it more interesting and fun to set my own goals by simply going with the flow of things. As a wildlife photographer, you are already quite aware that nothing is constant in nature, so why bound yourself with technicalities.  Although having a wealth of technical knowledge is essentially beneficial, it is also responsible for a lot of images today resembling everyone else's.  So with a lot of patience, luck and imagination, let nature position the ideal shot, and all you need to do is click what you like. Nature is photogenic and these results will impress you. 

A baboon takes a short power nap in Tsavo East National Park Kenya From cliffs to trees and rocky outcrops, baboons are fairly adaptable when it comes to finding a comfortable spot to sleep in. Being generally light sleepers, they are agile enough to sleep on any odd shaped tree branches, and it is here, that they enjoy some short five minute power naps during the day within the sanctity of their ever watchful troop.  At sunset, they retire to their regular and much safer sleeping sites where they tuck in for the night. These safe sleeping sites are usually found along the walls of cliffs or at the top of tree canopies where the troop feels safer from predators such as lions and leopards.  Most baboons will sleep lightly through the night in an upright sitting position, as it seemingly keeps them alert and prepared to spring into action if needed to either raise an alarm, run away or to protect their babies and defend themselves.

The male ostrich is the largest bird in the world and can be seen in Kenya Reaching a height of about 2.5 metres and weighing in at over 140 kilograms, this large flightless bird can be found in almost all the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries of Kenya.  What they lack for in the advantages of being able to fly, they have made up for with their legs. An Ostriches long skinny legs are surprisingly powerful. They are built for distance running, sprinting and also act as an incredible weapon when it comes defending themselves. Their knock-out kicks have been reputed to break an opponents bones. The use of wings nevertheless is still important to the ostrich. Wings are used to balance themselves while running, they act as a rudder when navigating sharp corners, they are openly displayed to intimidate predators or other competing ostriches, and their wings are also used during courtship. The male ostrich while trying to impress a female will perform an exqu...

A common zebra feeds as a rare black rhino rests at the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania One of the most fascinating aspects about spending time in the Ngorongoro Crater, is being able to witness how wildlife coexist in this 260 square kilometer ecosystem.   Both predator and prey of similar and different species, compete with each other for food, water, space and mates as they live out their lives in an enclosed natural habitat that is virtually surrounded by a sheer wall over 600 meters high. Imagine yourself being in this enormous colosseum, where the circle of life plays out each and every day and you are right there with a front row seat to witness the spectacle... t hat is the beauty of ngorongoro conservation area, a place where both the common and the rare, can interestingly live out their lives together.

A Black Rhino with the spectacular Ngorongoro crater wall as the backdrop There is something magical about being in the Ngorongoro Crater. The spectacular scenery, variety of bird life, abundant wildlife diversity and of course the feeling of being inside one of the greatest natural wonders of the world will leave every visitor in awe. Yes ... 'Wild Kenya Safaris' does organize safaris to Tanzania upon request and our last trip there definitely did not disappoint.  While composing this photograph of the black rhino spotted during our game drive, a number of things came to mind. I wanted to highlight this beautiful endangered animal, emphasize on the multitude of colours and most importantly showcase the sheer size of the crater wall.  After some patience, everything finally did come together to make this lovely photograph, the rhino stood still for a moment, a pair of crowned cranes joined the scene, the crater wall and landscape became well lit and both the...

Keeping her self entertained this leopardess plays with the dried up foot of her prior kill With a playful glare of amusement in her eyes, this leopardess in Taita Lumo Sanctuary found a very unique toy to satisfy her feline frolics. Pulling, pushing, tossing and biting the dried up foot of her earlier kill, her level excitement could only be compared to that of a little kitten with a ball of yarn.  

A beautiful leopard called Kilima returns to the hill after her nightly hunt in Lumo Taita Hills With her tail held up high to disclose her position and indicating her non hunting gesture, this beautiful leopard was spotted on our early morning game drive in Lumo Conservancy Taita Hills. With two little cubs to feed that are secretly hidden in one of the hills crevasses, she can be spotted walking to and from lion rock as she is regularly on the prowl for a meal. This beautiful big cat which i am naming "Kilima" (swahili word for hill), is almost a permanent resident in the wildlife sanctuary.