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Raising Rands for Rhinos - Dust Cloud
On my first trip to South Africa in 2022, I wanted to come away with images I could use to raise money for those who work tirelessly to protect and look after rhinos. 3 photos were chosen and so 'Raising Rands for Rhinos' came to life. 'DUST CLOUD' This image processed in black and white is a favourite of mine. Not only due to the dust, movement and contrast but because I wouldn't have got it had some warthogs not made this big animal jump! The warthogs running, combined with
samadele
Jan 6, 20251 min read
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Interventions at Welgevonden
Being able to watch a skilled vet and conservation team at work is a memorable experience. Here are a few intervention stories.
samadele
Dec 3, 20245 min read
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Content Creation vs Conservation: The Effects of Social Media on Wildlife. Part 1
Is content creation going too far?
samadele
Jul 8, 202510 min read
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Male Lion Relocations
Why would a male lion need relocating from one reserve to another?
samadele
Jul 2, 20256 min read
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Behind the Image: Elephant Bull on the Road
An imaginative title, I know. Heading back towards camp and we came across this lovely boy heading towards us. He pushed us back for ten minutes until we could safely pull off to the side and he carried on his merry way. The lighting wasn’t the best, and I find elephants tricky to photograph anyway, however I did come away with a few, and a phone video which I hope you enjoy :)
samadele
Feb 28, 20251 min read
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Rands for Rhinos - Security Guards
The second image for my Rands for Rhinos campaign is this adorable little calf. You will often find Starlings following these large herbivores as they disturb critters in the grass and these two managed to line up as if they were protecting the rhino. Poaching for rhino horns is unfortunately still rampant and it would be lovely if the starlings were able to be security guards for this little one. This image is available in different sizes to suit your needs, and if you want
samadele
Jan 8, 20251 min read
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Behind the Image: Fig Tree
One thing that seemed to elude us often during the 9 weeks at Welgevonden was the Cheetah..
samadele
Oct 11, 20242 min read
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Behind the Image: Giraffe
In this short form blog series I will be going through some of my most favourite photos from my South Africa trip at Welgevonden Game Reserve. 1st August On this dull cold day we caught up with two lionesses from the Western Pride. One was down by the airstrip and we watched the other walk uphill towards a herd of wildebeest. Before she reached them however, she came across this male Giraffe feeding. Taking an opportunity, she decided to chase him around the bush he was feedi
samadele
Oct 10, 20241 min read
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CONNECTION. CONSERVATION. COMMUNICATION.
Behind SAWildlife
samadele
Oct 11, 20234 min read
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Eyes and Ears in Wildlife Photography
You've probably heard about eye contact being important in connecting the viewer to the subject in photography, but what about ear contact?
samadele
May 15, 20234 min read
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South Africa with Hamba Africa.
From Lockdown to Lions. A write up of my trip to South Africa.
samadele
Jan 4, 202310 min read
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