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Gabar Goshawk stealing a weaver chic out of its nest! 😐 image captured by Trevor Barnett, our most talented Kruger eBook coauthor! https://www.kruger-2-kalahari.com/ Hashtags #NaturePhotography  #WildlifePhotography #PhotoSafari  #nikonwildlife  #knp  #KrugerPark #Kruger2Kalahari #canonwildlife #krugernationalpark #greaterkruger #kruger #krugerexplorer #krugersafari #krugerparksafari #krugerselfdrive #travelphotographer  #selfdrivesafari  #bigfivesafaris  #birdsofkruger #birdsofinstagram #birdlife #gabargoshawk #weaver (at Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp9aQUvq3wl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Hippo mother with baby in Sunset Dam. Sunset Dam has provided super sightings of hippos, crocodiles, birds and even lions and leopards. It's the ideal spot to start the day - you will have front lighting - and of course to end the day as the sun sets in front of you. Image captured by Trevor Barnett, our most talented Kruger eBook coauthor. https://www.kruger-2-kalahari.com/ Hashtags #NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography #PhotoSafari #nikonwildlife #knp #KrugerPark #Kruger2Kalahari #canonwildlife #krugernationalpark #greaterkruger #kruger #krugerexplorer #krugersafari #krugerparksafari #krugerselfdrive #travelphotographer #selfdrivesafari #bigfivesafaris #hippo #hippopotamus (at Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp2Qhk_qIyM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Leopard spotted between Orpen and Satara a few weeks ago - image captured by Trevor Barnett, our most talented Kruger eBook coauthor. We don't know anyone else who can find leopards like Trevor does. Keep in mind, he has no radio and doesn't use the sightings apps. https://www.kruger-2-kalahari.com/ Hashtags #NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography #PhotoSafari #nikonwildlife #knp #KrugerPark #Kruger2Kalahari #canonwildlife #krugernationalpark #greaterkruger #kruger #krugerexplorer #krugersafari #krugerparksafari #krugerselfdrive #travelphotographer #selfdrivesafari #bigfivesafaris #leopardsofkruger #leopardsofinstagram #leopard #bigfive #bigcats #big5 (at Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CprTFjDqG4Q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Crocodile waiting patiently for his thirsty meal! Image captured by Trevor Barnett our most talented Kruger eBook coauthor. https://www.kruger-2-kalahari.com/ #Kruger2Kalahari #NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography #PhotoSafari #nikonwildlife #knp #KrugerPark #krugernationalpark #greaterkruger #kruger #krugerexplorer #krugersafari #krugerparksafari #krugerselfdrive #travelphotographer #selfdrivesafari #bigfivesafaris #crocodiles #crocodile #crocodile🐊 (at Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpkuF6dqufp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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African Jacana. One of the best places to photograph these birds is at Lake Panic hide near Skukuza but sometimes they are spotted in the rivers and pans like this one. image captured by Trevor Barnett, our most talented Kruger eBook coauthor! https://www.kruger-2-kalahari.com/ Hashtags #NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography #PhotoSafari #nikonwildlife #knp #KrugerPark #Kruger2Kalahari #canonwildlife #krugernationalpark #greaterkruger #kruger #krugerexplorer #krugersafari #krugerparksafari #krugerselfdrive #travelphotographer #selfdrivesafari #bigfivesafaris #birdsofkruger #birdsofinstagram #birdlife #jacana (at Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpeeozSKHOV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Barn owl in early morning light. image captured by Trevor Barnett, our most talented Kruger eBook coauthor! https://www.kruger-2-kalahari.com/ Hashtags #NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography #PhotoSafari #nikonwildlife #knp #KrugerPark #Kruger2Kalahari #canonwildlife #krugernationalpark #greaterkruger #kruger #krugerexplorer #krugersafari #krugerparksafari #krugerselfdrive #travelphotographer #selfdrivesafari #bigfivesafaris #barnowl #birdsofkruger #birdsofinstagram #birdlife #owl (at Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpYCmhVqm--/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Leopard spotted near Satara a few weeks ago - image captured by Trevor Barnett, our most talented Kruger eBook coauthor. https://www.kruger-2-kalahari.com/ Hashtags #NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography #PhotoSafari #nikonwildlife #knp #KrugerPark #Kruger2Kalahari #canonwildlife #krugernationalpark #greaterkruger #kruger #krugerexplorer #krugersafari #krugerparksafari #krugerselfdrive #travelphotographer #selfdrivesafari #bigfivesafaris #leopardsofkruger #leopardsofinstagram #leopard #bigfive #bigcats #big5 (at Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpItKyhqAWf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Lionesses drinking at Urikaruus wilderness camp waterhole late at night. Image from the Photographer's guide to the Kgalagadi National Park eBook. http://www.kruger-2-kalahari.com/ Hashtags #NaturePhotography #SouthAfrica #AfriTravel #WildlifePhotography #PhotoSafari #Kruger2Kalahari #eBooks #Wildlife #Kgalagadi #Safari #nikonwildlife #gamedrive #gameviewing #kalaharidesert #selfdrivesafari #selfdrive #sanparks #kgalagadiselfdrive #kgalagaditransfrontierpark #wildplaces #kgalagadisafari #bigfivesafari #lionsofkgalagadi #lionsofinstagram #bigcats #lion #kalaharisafari #nocturnalphotography #flashphotography #sofasafari (at Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpE04uzKrfY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Planning your Kruger National Park photo safari? The Photographer's Guide series of eBooks for Kruger (plus Etosha, Kgalagadi, and Pilanesberg) are on sale at 1/3rd off. Just add the promo code K2K when purchasing any one of them. https://www.kruger-2-kalahari.com/ #NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography #PhotoSafari #Kruger2Kalahari #knp #KrugerPark #ebook #krugernationalpark #greaterkruger #kruger #krugerexplorer #krugersafari #krugerparksafari #krugerselfdrive #travelafrica #selfdrivesafari #bigfivesafari #pilanesbergselfdrive #pilanesberg #etoshanationalpark #etoshapan #etoshaselfdrive #pilanesbergnationalpark #kgalagaditransfrontierpark #kgalagadi #kgalagadiselfdrive #krugerenthusiasts #pilanesberggamereserve (at Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpC_bzYKqMb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Leopard drinking at waterhole - yes, he disturbed our dinner! We could not imagine staying in the parks and not photographing after the sun goes down! We have photographed lions, leopards, cheetah, caracal, porcupine, African wild cat, genets, bush babies, civet, owls and more, mostly from the camps, what we call the ‘Sofa Safari’.  The issue of using spotlights and flashes can be a hotly debated one but I think it’s like anything else, some people will abuse the item while others will use it responsibly.   I think these comments from @BrendonCremer sum up the situation nicely…  “In recent months we have once again seen photographers come into the firing line on social media platforms regarding what some people see as unethical / conservation issues which are completely unfounded statements or are rather based on personal opinion rather than based on fact. Some of these being the ongoing bashing of photographers for the use of spotlights and flashes on nocturnal animals, which is said to blind and disable them, a statement that is complete nonsense…   Please people, let's rather look at all the good that photographers do for conservation through various efforts around the world… the point is, lets focus on real issues rather than seeking attention with biased and personal opinions”.  https://www.kruger-2-kalahari.com Hashtags #Kruger2Kalahari #NaturePhotography  #WildlifePhotography #PhotoSafari  #nikonwildlife  #knp  #madikwegamereserve #madikwephotography #madikwesafari #madikwe #travelphotographer  #selfdrivesafari  #bigfivesafari #nocturnalphotography #nightphotography #flashphotography #leopard #big5 #bigcats #sofasafari #spotlight (at Madikwe Game Reserve) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpC-5hAKr56/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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This image demonstrates the responsible use of a bright spotlight. The Civet was photographed in Punda Maria camp about 20 meters from us and you'll see that the spotlight beam is pointed behind the civet and there isn't even a reflection in his eyes. There is a red filter that you can buy as an accessory, BUT this filter will cut down the light intensity by up to 50% and if you are photographing you will end up with a red subject! This red filter is used primarily by hunters who do not want to spook the animal - if you shine a bright light at an animal in the Kruger they are accustomed to lights so in most cases will not run away - and if the beam is annoying them they will simply turn their back - animals are not helpless! I hope this convinces you that we don't need to be paranoid about using spotlights in national parks and therefore we don't need to 'leave our spotlights at home' or ban night drives! For those people who don't like spotlights - don't buy one. When the sun goes down you can have your braai and then go to sleep while the rest of us enjoy the nightlife https://www.kruger-2-kalahari.com/spotlights.html #Kruger2Kalahari #NaturePhotography  #WildlifePhotography #PhotoSafari  #nikonwildlife  #knp  #KrugerPark #krugernationalpark #greaterkruger #kruger #krugerexplorer #krugersafari #krugerparksafari #krugerselfdrive #travelphotographer  #selfdrivesafari  #bigfivesafari #nocturnalphotography #nocturnalanimals #civetcat #nightphotography #flashphotography (at Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co1jYaPKK08/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Black rhino coming for a late night drink. Photographed from a camp inside Etosha national park. The waterhole is about 200 meters away so our Lightforce Blitz 240 spotlight came in very handy! https://www.kruger-2-kalahari.com/ Hashtags... #NaturePhotography #AfriTravel #Photographic #WildlifePhotography #PhotoSafari #Kruger2Kalahari #AfriTravel #eBooks #Wildlife #Etosha #Namibia #iamnikonsa #selfdrivesafari #gamedrive #selfdrive #bigfivesafari #safarilife #safariphotography #namibiasafari #etoshanationalpark #safarilife #etoshaselfdrive #namibiaselfdrive #namibiatourism #etoshaadvice #bigfiveanimals #bigfive #big5 #blackrhino #rhinoceros (at Etosha National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cow8guFKY7D/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Waterbuck having a cuddle. We try to capture animals interacting as they make more interesting photos. https://www.kruger-2-kalahari.com/capturing-animal-interactions-on-safari.html #Kruger2Kalahari #NaturePhotography  #WildlifePhotography #PhotoSafari  #nikonwildlife  #knp  #KrugerPark #krugernationalpark #greaterkruger #kruger #krugerexplorer #krugersafari #krugerparksafari #krugerselfdrive #travelphotographer  #selfdrivesafari  #bigfivesafari #waterbuck #animalinteraction (at Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CojP7eOqPu4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Black rhino mother and calf spotted in the Kruger between the Crocodile and Limpopo rivers. Definitely a rare sighting!! https://www.kruger-2-kalahari.com/ Hashtags... #Kruger2Kalahari #NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography #PhotoSafari #nikonwildlife #knp #KrugerPark #krugernationalpark #greaterkruger #kruger #krugerexplorer #krugersafari #krugerparksafari #krugerselfdrive #travelphotographer #selfdrivesafari #bigfivesafari #rhino #bigfive #blackrhino #rhinoceros #gamedrive #raresighting Let's see how many people think before they respond to posts... https://www.instagram.com/p/CoXtfYFK3QW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Today's @thecitizen_news Trevor Barnett our most talented Kruger Park eBook coauthor, was staying at Balule camp over the 2022/23 Christmas season. He was the first car out of camp at 04h30 and he headed south towards Satara. Ngotso waterhole is situated up on a ridge and he spotted an elephant drinking as the sun was rising. These types of images are so difficult to capture in Kruger due to the thick bush so Trevor did very well to get this image. The Citizen newspaper thought so too as they published the image today! https://www.kruger-2-kalahari.com/ Hashtags... #Kruger2Kalahari #NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography #PhotoSafari #nikonwildlife #knp #KrugerPark #krugernationalpark #greaterkruger #kruger #krugerexplorer #krugersafari #krugerparksafari #krugerselfdrive #travelphotographer #selfdrivesafari #bigfivesafari #bigfive #krugerneverdissapoints #krugeralwaysdelivers #krugerenthusiasts #elephant #silhouette #canonwildlife #sunrise @the_citizen_pictures (at Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoKZPDaqgyY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A few more images captured by Geoff Budge, with his comments received via email... "Hi Mario, I wanted to thank you for the incredible information in your book. I purchased it just prior to our 3rd visit to Kruger last week and found the information extremely helpful. I had just purchased a new lens and secondhand body, and your tips on aperture, shutter and ISO, as well as your fantastic shots, were particularly helpful in improving dramatically on photos from previous trips. Attached are a few I took. Thanks again,  Geoff" https://www.kruger-2-kalahari.com/photographers-guide-to-the-greater-kruger-national-park.html Thanks to @Trevorbarnett and @jenniferfazekas for making the Kruger eBook such a success. #NaturePhotography  #WildlifePhotography #PhotoSafari  #Kruger2Kalahari  #nikonwildlife  #knp  #KrugerPark #krugernationalpark #kruger #greaterkruger #krugerexplorer #krugersafari #krugerparksafari #krugerselfdrive #travelphotographer  #selfdrivesafari  #bigfivesafari #bigfive #bigcats #big5 #lionsofkrugernationalpark #lionsofinstagram #lions #zebra #zebras (at Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnW4OlPqoWQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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In over 25 years of African safaris, this leopard sighting ranks as one of our best. We were staying at Shimuwini bushveld camp, which isn't in a high density big cat area so visitors can struggle to find them. One of our strategies is to speak to other people so we saw the camp manager and asked him how things were going. He replied that all was good and that he went on a bush walk that morning. We asked what he saw and he replied, "not much but there were a lot of leopard prints near the baobab tree". This baobab is on the river loop about a kilometer or two from camp so the next morning we drove slowly past the baobab a few times and then spotted the leopard cub on the rocks! He was then joined by his sibling. Best part - we were the only vehicle there for the whole day while these two cubs entertained us! That's the beauty of the bushveld camps - if you find something there are no traffic jams with shouting, hooting and other bad behaviors that can end up chasing the subjects away! https://www.kruger-2-kalahari.com Hashtags: #Kruger2Kalahari #NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography #PhotoSafari #AfriTravel #nikonwildlife #knp #KrugerPark #krugernationalpark #greaterkruger #kruger #krugersafari #krugerparksafari #krugerselfdrive #travelphotographer #selfdrivesafari #bigfivesafari #leopard #leopardsofkruger #leopardsofinstagram #leopardcubs (at Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnHPzNmqk9p/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=