Kruger-2-Kalahari Blog

Feb 4, Mr. Grumpy

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:20:38 GMT

This Lilac breasted Roller wasn't too pleased that people were admiring him ;-

Feb 3, Elephant after a few days. (if you're squeamish, don't look)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:04:39 GMT

Simon you asked to see these photos. The quality is poor, and you can be thankfull there is no way to transmit the odor. The trees around this location

Feb 3, Another way of looking at it

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:03:06 GMT

For those of you who enjoyed the manipulated photos, here is another way to display your photographs that I think is neat. It is often refered to as OTB

Feb 3, More 'out of focus' images

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:46:07 GMT

There seems to be some intrest in manipulated photos. So here are a few more. Also in answer to Wayne's question. Yes it is a plug in that is used. It's

Feb 3, Sometimes everything isn't in Focus

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:21:41 GMT

The photographs used to produce these images were taken in Etosha and Kruger. The images might not have been perfect and could have been thrown out. Instead

Feb 1, Lions on a rock

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:30:19 GMT

Sherry and I were driving south on the H10 about 1K past the Nkumbe lookout when Sherry noticed a group of lions on some rocks quite a ways out. She took

Jan 31, Lions on Elephant

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:01:31 GMT

In 2009 while on a trip to Sabi Sands in the greater Kruger area, our guides took us to an elephant that had died of constipation. Yes constipation! A

Jan 31, Wild Dogs or should I better say Painted Dogs!

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:02:55 GMT

It was on our last trip to KNP in July/August that we found these incredible and rare animals. We were really lucky to see them on two occasions. First

Jan 21, Warning: Floods in Kruger - update

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:58:04 GMT

These floods were not as bad as the 2000 floods - most camps, gates and bridges are open.

Jan 12, Lions in a Golden light

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:12:06 GMT

In September of 2011, there was a pride of lions spending time near the Chudop water hole. The pride consisted of two old males, one younger male, two

Jan 11, Duiker meets Python

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:11:33 GMT

In October of 2008, Sherry and I were driving the H4 not far from Nkuhlu picnic site when we saw a Duiker looking at the ground about 75 meters out. We

Jan 9, Interview with Greg du Toit - not your average wildlife photographer!

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:22:30 GMT

Greg du Toit is a professional wildlife photographer and 8th generation African with a most interesting story to tell

Jan 8, Wild Dogs

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:39:03 GMT

In our trips to Kruger we have seen dogs 3 times. One time photographs were not possible. We were able to get some fair photos once near Lower Sabi, but

Jan 7, Leopard and Elephant

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:27:41 GMT

Ever seen an elephant and a leopard in the same frame? Sherry and I were driving down the H1-3 just south of Mazithi when she spotted a leopard moving

Jan 5, Interview with Rod Planck

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:57:20 GMT

Interview with Rod Planck – Professional Nature Photographer and Photographic Instructor

Jan 5, Male Leopard in road near fire

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:05:46 GMT

In September of 2011, there was a significant fire in Etosha which burned large portions of the park. Sherry and I had just left the Goas water hole, where

Jan 4, Bateleur in the Road

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:37:49 GMT

Sherry and I were driving up the the H10 and had just passed the Nkumbe view site thinking about breakfast at Tshokwane, when in the middle of the road

Jan 3, Leopard and Cub

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:05:33 GMT

In October of 2009 sherry and I were driving the H4 from Lower Sabie to Crocodile Bridge when we noticed a mother leopard with her cub down in some rocks

Jan 2, Fire in the park

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:45:19 GMT

In September of this year (2011) we witnessed a significant portion of the bush in Etosha burn. The park employees set backfires to reduce the impact,

Jan 2, Lions discuss dinner

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:43:51 GMT

This year (Sept 2011) we were very fortunate in being able to Photograph a pair of large male lions arguing (not fighting) over the remains of a small

Dec 29, Leopard before the Porcupine

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:56:00 GMT

Close up of an Etosha Leopard. In my previous post, I introduced a young leopard that chased a Porcupine. In that post I mentioned that she was close to

Dec 26, Leopard and Porcupine

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:37:41 GMT

Suprised by a leopard. We had always heard that the chances of seeing Leopard in Etosha were slim, and while in previous visits we had seen them at the

Dec 15, Nature Photo Gear - our tips on photographic equipment for an African safari

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:07:20 GMT

We provide you with our nature photo gear tips from our 15 years of photographing African wildlife.

Dec 15, Guided Safaris - our recommendation

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:09:26 GMT

With Guided Safaris, like most things, you get the good, the bad and the ugly. We have experienced many of the bad and ugly but here is one that is very good!

Dec 14, Etosha Trip Report - October 2011 - Part-1

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:43:43 GMT

Etosha Trip Report - Halali, Onkoshi, Namutoni & Okaukuejo camps - lions, rhinos, honey badgers, cheetah and more!

Dec 14, Etosha Trip Report - October 2011 - Part-2

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:29:52 GMT

Etosha Trip Report - exploring the new Dolomite camp and the newly opened Western Etosha!

Dec 12, Goliath Heron Fishing

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:58:36 GMT

These pictures were taken at the end of September from the Batlako hide in the Pilansberg Nature Reserve. We really got lucky as we were the only people

Dec 12, The Best Safari Flash - Nikon, Canon or something else?

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:49:45 GMT

The Best Safari Flash depends on your needs. Here we discuss the different waterholes and which flashes perform well

Dec 11, The Best Safari Spotlight for nocturnal photography...

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:12:02 GMT

There seems to be much confusion with spotlights so we demonstrate which one we feel is the Best Safari Spotlight by far.

Dec 11, The Best Window Mount for wildlife photography

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:48:58 GMT

The Best Window Mount for photographing from a vehicle must be the Eckla Eagle...

Dec 11, Seeing the Big Picture

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 04:31:03 GMT

Seeing the Big Picture - How Joe McDonald photographed the Lion and Landscape

Dec 10, Onkoshi camp - Etosha's upmarket camp

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:11:34 GMT

Onkoshi camp in Etosha is great for photographing sunsets and water birds but not for wildlife photography or general game viewing

Nov 14, Kruger Cubs

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:06:12 GMT

I spotted these cubs, with no adults in sight, near Malelane gate on the S119, just past Gardenia Hide. I hope you enjoy these photographs. Please check

Nov 8, Dolomite Camp in Etosha National Park - A Nature Photographer's Dream!

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 07:08:38 GMT

Dolomite Camp is a brand new camp built on a dolomite hill in the previously restricted western part of Etosha. It is a five-star photo-safari experience...

Nov 1, Filters for Digital Photography by Joe McDonald

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:16:15 GMT

Joe McDonald discusses the two must-have Filters for Digital Photography - the polarizer and variable ND filter

Oct 14, ID the Animal or the animal tracks

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:53:15 GMT

ID the Animal - if you have a photograph of an unknown animal please post it here and we will try to ID it for you

Oct 13, Can you identify this buck?

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:09:39 GMT

Hi folks We spotted a small buck that we could not identify. Not a duiker, or klipspringer or steenbok. Maybe a Vaal-ribbok but I don't think so as it

Oct 13, Please can you ID this buck?

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:08:53 GMT

Please help us identify this buck that we saw in the Kruger Park somewhere between the Crocodile Gate and Lower Sabie

Oct 8, Duke, the legend, has died

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 05:40:35 GMT

One of the oldest tuskers in the Kruger National Park (KNP), Duke, passed away on October 1, 2011 seemingly of old age. The elephant was discovered lying

Oct 1, Explore Every Angle by Joe McDonald

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 11:58:59 GMT

Explore Every Angle - Joe McDonald's October Photo Tip

Sep 30, Sitting Elephant

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 04:36:37 GMT

Driving towards Tshokwane we decided to have a look at Leeupan. This young elephant was ambling across the well worn open turning circle so I chose a spot

Sep 9, Dolomite Camp - unfenced rest camp in Etosha National Park

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:10:29 GMT

Dolomite Camp is the newest rest camp situated in the previously restricted western part of Etosha

Sep 5, A Few Photos taken recently on our first visit to the Kgalagadi

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:35:21 GMT

A Few Photos taken recently on our first visit to the Kgalagadi - big cats galore

Sep 4, Black-faced and Black-backed

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 08:41:15 GMT

Some images from our recent trip where we stayed at Halali restcamp in Etosha..

Sep 3, Etosha Trip Report - August 2011

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 17:04:37 GMT

Part one of our exciting Etosha Trip Report for August 2011

Sep 3, Freeman Patterson is one of the world's most creative photographers

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 16:36:20 GMT

In this interview with Freeman Patterson, you will learn some tips on improving your own photographic creativity

Sep 3, Photographing Wildlife Models - is there anything new?

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 16:33:03 GMT

Photographing Wildlife Models - Joe McDonald's monthly photo tip for September 2011

Sep 3, Smell the Roses - a Lesson in Patience by Joe McDonald

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 16:31:27 GMT

Smell the Roses - one of the Photographic 5-P's in action!

Sep 3, Each Monthly Photo Tip is brought to you by Joe McDonald

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 16:28:54 GMT

Joe McDonald's Monthly Photo Tip - improve your photography technique and enhance your creativity!

Sep 2, Here is your opportunity to have your Kruger Park story and pictures published in a new book!

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 08:22:58 GMT

Kruger visitors with unusual, frightening, incredible or hilarious stories to tell are being urged to submit their tales through the www.krugertales.co.za/ web site. Submissions should ideally be somewhere between 250 and 1200 words. Stories are being collected for the remainder of 2011 and the book is set to be published later next year. NB: If you submit your story before the end of September 2011 you stand the chance of winning a night for two at the luxurious private Rhino Post Safari Lodge near Skukuza worth over R6000, which includes brunch, high tea, dinner, teas and coffees and two game drives.