Self drive trip to Namibia (2012)

[CS7890]

more zebras

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#144

Getting giddy staring at all the strap. Haha... Nice pictures... Thanks for sharing.

 

[ryanvios]

I hate all the pictures......because you made me want to go there now...... Just kidding. I think NG should get these photos from you for their publications. Quality stuff

 

[lhjz]

Getting giddy staring at all the strap. Haha... Nice pictures... Thanks for sharing.

thanks CS7890, seeing thousands of them makes me giddy but happy haha

I hate all the pictures......because you made me want to go there now...... Just kidding. I think NG should get these photos from you for their publications. Quality stuff

thanks for the kind words, am flattered

 

[freedomx10]

Nice!! Like your stars shoot!! Which agency help you with the rental and stuff?

 

[shierwin]

I like especially #130 Lilac Breasted Roller. A perfectly timed shot

 

[lhjz]

Nice!! Like your stars shoot!! Which agency help you with the rental and stuff?

thanks!
sorry for the late reply, Explore-Namibia handled most of the bookings and planning for us

I like especially #130 Lilac Breasted Roller. A perfectly timed shot

thanks shierwin!

 

[Wai Hoe]

like the milky way shot

 

[trippingthelight]

Great series.
Is your 500mm a Canon EF lens?
I am going to Ethiopia in September and was thinking if I bring a 300mm and 1.4x and 2x extender on a 7d will it be enough?

 

[lhjz]

like the milky way shot

Thanks Wai Hoe!

Great series.
Is your 500mm a Canon EF lens?
I am going to Ethiopia in September and was thinking if I bring a 300mm and 1.4x and 2x extender on a 7d will it be enough?

Yes am using the EF500 IS F4 version1
I am not too sure what subjects are available in Ethopia, so cant really give you good advice
generally if you are shooting birds, you will need the reach.
my experience is 300 with 2x on 1.6crop is good for bigger birds. the small ones wont be sufficient unless you can go really close with your vehicle.

for wildlife, your setup is pretty much sufficient
My first trip to Africa, I was using a 300, 70-200 and TCs. I am pretty satisfied with the results.

Anyway not to worry too much about the reach unless you really want to see the hairs of your subjects
Africa has beautiful surroundings, if you cant get near, include the surroundings in your pictures
sometimes it works better than just getting everything big in the frame
you can get those shots in the zoo easily
my 2 cents

 

[tigershiok]

share some giraffes

#138 thirsty

perfect timing, setting and comp

 

[tigershiok]

some photos from Luderitz

16 A yacht sailing off with the desert at the background

dreamy shot, nice

 

[jtsky]

share some giraffes


#138 thirsty

Nice series! This is my fav!

 

[lhjz]

thank you Tigershiok & jtsky