The Tamboti tree leaves have started to go red and orange, the grass a golden brown and with these changes soft warm light has transformed Londolozi into a living canvas. I have always been attracted to the soft, warm, pastel colours of winter and this week I set out to try and capture the amazing winter light. This week brings forth my first ever week in pictures and the beginning to an amazing journey here at Londolozi. Enjoy…
A Southern Pride lioness digs her claws into an old Knob thorn tree while her brother enjoys the early morning rays. Canon 5D Mach 3, 70-200 f2.8, f2.8, 1/2000, ISO 100.
The last rays of dust lighting up one of the Majingilane male lions a golden red colour. f2.8, 1/20, ISO 1000.
A male and a female White Rhino embrace each other while the male attempts to court her. f32, 1/50, ISO 400.
The Tutlwa young male peers on from a high vantage point moments after he was chased up a gnarly Marula tree by the Marthly male leopard. f4.5, 1/800, ISO 100.
The Vomba female walks through a clearing in the early dawn. f2.8, 1/800, ISO 640.
A young Southern pride male basks in the sun on Taylors black pan wall where they have been seen quite regularly recently. f5, 1/500, ISO 100.
Dawn on the Sand river, a mystical yet vibrant scene full of the warm colours of winter. f22, 1/15, ISO 100.
One of the Majingilane male lions waits for the early morning sun to warm him up and dry his wet mane. f2.8, 1/125, ISO 500.
The female cheetah and her two cubs have been spending a lot more time on Londolozi as of late. Here she is seen surveying the grasslands around Winnis’ Wallow .f2.8, 1/3200, ISO 100
A female elephant and her calf start the morning on Vomba crest with the sun peeping through the trees. f2.8, 1/125, ISO 100
This female buffalo enjoying a bath at Winnis’ Wallow immediately caught my eye as she gave me quite a stare. f2.8, 1/50, ISO 400
An iconic shot of the female cheetah and her cubs a few days later in the same area.f11, 1/125, ISO 100
The Majingilane males are more commonly known for their ferocity and aggressive approach to other lions but here the males are portrayed in an entirely different fashion, one of brotherhood and compassion. .f4, 1/1600, ISO 800
Old buffalo bulls that have broken away from their herd are usually the ‘grumpy old man’ type and in this picture you can see that this is exactly what this buffalo epitomises. f2.8, 1/30, ISO 1000
The Mashaba female leopard in exquisite light. Her cub, not in this picture, was not far behind her. She stands waiting for it to catch up. f2.8, 1/100, ISO 640
Another shot of the Southern pride. The young males manes starting to show beautifuly. f2.8, 1/1600, ISO 100
The Landrover was winding down the dirt track at a leisurely pace when Jerry spotted vultures coming down and on closer examination we found a giraffe carcass which had just been found by the vultures. The chaos that ensued around this carcass was something incredible. This particular photograph depicts two vultures scrabbling for tit bits while their compatriot’s watched on with intent .f2.8, 1/320, ISO 100
Written and Photographed by Richard Burman
Wow – Richard, fabulous photos. Reading through the week in pictures is always my favorite Friday morning (here in Philadelphia) thing to do! Love the photos of the animals, and the river, at dawn. Thank you!
Hi Jenifer the Sand River at dawn turned out to be an amazing shot. It was quite dull, gloomy and incredibly cold but as the sun started to rise its rays caught the mist and it created an amazing scene.
Incredible shots … thank you Richard!!
These are incredible photos. The photograph of “Dawn on the sand river” deserves to be printed and framed. Londolozi looks amazing in Winter!
Thank you so much!
Awesome pics! Thanks for sharing
Wonderful photographs! Looking forward to many more in the future.
Awesome photos Rich… Always a highlight of the week!!
I hope JT doesn’t feel like Camp Pam with his territory slowly diminishing….
Gav if I knew of a Camp “Pam” male I might feel threatened… haha
Awesome pics Rich!
Watch out for those returning fresh from holidays – ha ha ha
Team Byron!!!!!!
Thanks Gavin had quite a laugh, I actually saw both JT and Camp Pan this morning on a territorial march so may be you are on to something. Hopefully see you soon.
Thank you for the reminders of the wonders of Londolozi. I miss it so much.
Its such a pleasure Arden
Wow, some real corkers there Richard ! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Photographs are all magnificent !!Please keep on doing more
Great photographs Richard, looking forward to seeing more of your work on the blog. Well done. Rich
Nice stuff Rich keep it coming!
superb. my son, 8, enjoyed most
Great pics, but love the rhino’s never seen them interacting like that before, thks for sharing.
It was also a first for me which made it all that more incredible and I got to see a male adding to his midden which was interesting. I am glad you enjoyed it.
Wow Richard, a new “kid on the block” ? welcome if that is the case and if this is the first blog of yours, then I guess you will just have to keep them coming!!! Thanks for sharing – I cannot say which is a favourite as they are ALL stunning, so thank you – until next week!!!
Fantastic pictures and some great sightings. Keep them coming!
Thank you!
Wow Awesome Pics!!!! Thank you!!!
Your Sand River photo is stunning.. The others are also magnificent! I can only dream of pictures like those.. oh the female buffalo was giving you her the “come hither” look. Ha Ha Ha
thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with us.. I look forward to seeing many more
These pictures are incredible!