The photography bug really has taken hold of everyone here at Londolozi. Here we feature something a little bit different from pictures taken by our talented guiding team. Instead we show off some of the work taken by our newest up and coming photographer…one of our most talented trackers Jerry Hambana.
Jerry was very kindly given a camera and has taken it upon himself to begin learning how to master the numerous intricacies of photography. During the day one can often find him approaching the rangers quizzing them about ISO, white balance, aperture and how to improve his composition. Alternatively he will be sitting outside his house polishing his shoes, reading numerous field guides or brushing up on the soccer news.
As his teammate Tom Imrie has said time and time again, Jerry is the most wonderful, kind and well natured man in the world!
“I’ve written before about Jerry’s specialness as a person and I frequently introduce him to guests as the nicest person on the planet. Spending as much time as I do with Jerry is a privilege and I’ve subconsciously added him to my shrinking list of close friends.” – Tom Imrie
Together Tom and Jerry have formed one of the most potent and entertaining guiding teams in Africa.
It is wonderful to view some moments through the eyes of one of Londolozi’s trackers. Scenes from both out in the bush and back home in the community. It comes as a breathe of fresh air to watch a man from a completely different background embrace his newly found passion for photography and want to learn more. I feel especially lucky to be able to view a couple of portraits taken by Jerry of his family…to just briefly be allowed to step into the life of another.
To spend time in the bush learning from Jerry is a privilege and one that I leap at, at any opportunity. It is something I am incredibly thankful for. When he approached me the other day asking me to help him in storing and backing up his collection of photographs I was more then ready to teach him and help him about how to copy and paste, moves files and burn dvds…it is the least I can do for a man who has been through so much and is still eager to give so much of himself to any who is willing to listen.
Camp Pan Male Leopard
Giraffes silhouetted by the fading afternoon sun
Leopard descending tree
Wild Dogs stretching after a successful afternoon hunt
Lions in the midst of a feeding frenzy
Leopard with kill
Photograph of Jerry's late grandmother at her house in Mozambique
A family gathering to celebrate the life and the passing of his grandmother
Photograph taken on the day that Life Sibuyi's brother 'graduated' to become a traditional healer
Portrait of Life Sibuyi (back row, right) and his brother (back row, centre) during the celebrations
Photography by Jerry Hambana
Written by Adam Bannister
Keep up the good work! The family photos were a bonus. I really liked all of the photos.
Thank you for the kind words. I thak all of your for the continual support. I look forward to seeing you back at Londolozi!
Fantastic stuff Jerry. Keep the pictures coming.
Wonderful photographs! I LOVE the family photos especially! Thank you for sharing!
awesome photos Jerry! keep that camera with you everywhere
nice pictures jerry!! beautiful family photos–nice seeing life : ) take care and take more pics!!!
Jerry!!!! Your Pictures are wonderful keep learning my friend!…
We were also priveledged to be introduced to the bushes of Londolozi by Jerry and Tom. What an experience !! We cherish the memories and they will be the reason that we will return to Londolozi. Well done Jerry – enjoy your new hobby. Tom also taught me a few tricks with my own camera – thanks. Jerry you’re in good hands.
Thank you to everyone for looking at my photos…I will continue to take more photos and try improve on them. When I have some more good ones I will ask Adam to put up some more. Thank you especially to Susan Baden for very kindly giving me the camera…i really appreciate it as I can now continue to learn!
Hi Jerry,
Love the photos. Want you to know that we had the best time of our life with you and Tom at Tree Camp and are still talking about our trip every day! Miss you all, have a wonderful holiday season!!
Best,
Beth and Michael Pollak
Hallo Jerry !
You do wonderful picture and i feel sorry that we did’nt see you again before we leave londolozi.
I hope we see you one time back ! Lots of love Andrea