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Alistair Smith

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Alistair guided at Londolozi from late 2016 to late 2017. Despite only a short stint here, he made a great impression on the guests he drove and formed a great bond with tracker Euce Madonsela. His photography is excellent, and is a passion ...

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on My Very Best Images: A Final Farewell

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Marinda Drake
Master Tracker

Stunning images Alaister. Wishing you luck and all of the best in your new venture. Looking forward to see many more of your images on Instagram.

Alistair Smith
Guest contributor

Hi Marinda. Thank you for those kind words. I appreciate you following my journey so closely, and I look forward to sharing many more images with you.

Denise Vouri
Guest contributor

Stunning images. I’m sure your decision to move on was a difficult one, but nothing ventured is nothing gained. All the best to you in your new position. You, your spirit and camera will be a wonderful addition.

Alistair Smith
Guest contributor

Hi Denise. That’s incredibly humbling thank you. I truly appreciate it.

Wendy Hawkins
Senior Digital Ranger

Oh Alistair this is sad news as your images always made me long for the bush & its offerings! Your video is outstanding & yes as I may have said before your pictures are really stunning & I hope that we “us” bloggers will be able to keep track of your gems in the future?? Thank you. Good luck & safe travels 🙂

Alistair Smith
Guest contributor

Hi Wendy. It is sad indeed. But, the closing of one chapter means the opening of another. You can indeed continue to follow my journey on my personal Instagram page. I’d love to continue sharing my images with you.

Dan Deherder
Explorer

Congratulations on the new venture Alistair! Extremely jealous that you are taking the plunge into professional wildlife photography and looking forward to seeing more of your stunning images!

Alistair Smith
Guest contributor

Hi Dan. Thanks very much. It’s so exciting to be following a true passion, and be fortunate enough to call it my profession. I look forward to sharing my journey with you.

Mary Beth Wheeler
Guest contributor

We’ll miss your evocative images, Alistair! Much luck in your life adventures ahead…

Alistair Smith
Guest contributor

Thank you so much Mary ?

Laura Eberly
Digital Ranger

All the Best!! Thank you for these they are magnificent!!

Alistair Smith
Guest contributor

Thanks Laura ?

Mary Shabbott
Explorer

Thank you for these beautiful pictures. They are breathtaking. Best wishes to you and am looking forward to more of your photos in the future.

Alistair Smith
Guest contributor

Many thanks Mary. Very kind words. Please continue to follow my personal journey.

Victoria Auchincloss
Master Tracker

What a fabulous series of photos! We can hardly wait for January and our visit. You are as always an incredible adventure. Victoria

Alistair Smith
Guest contributor

Thank you Victoria. Have an amazing time in January, as I am sure you will. Thanks again.

Kim Heckman
Explorer

Some amazing shots and especially great ones of the big cats. Wishing you all the best!

Alistair Smith
Guest contributor

Thank you so much ?

Ian Hall
Master Tracker

Super photos, all the best for the future

Alistair Smith
Guest contributor

Thanks Ian. Much appreciated ?

Gillian Evans
Explorer

how wonderful to have those beautiful images and memories of a very special place. Enjoy your photography!!

Alistair Smith
Guest contributor

Hi Gillian. Thanks so much. Truly appreciate it.

Gillian Evans
Explorer

Hi Alastair what’s your Instagram name so I could follow you? Gillian

Dina Petridis
Senior Digital Ranger

all the luck and thank you for the great pictures!

Alistair Smith
Guest contributor

Thank you Dina. Much appreciated

Dawn Phillips
Explorer

Fly high young man. You have earned your wings. You have a gift and a passion that needs to be nurtured. I have no doubt that your next adventure will be nothing short of amazing. I only hope that our paths will cross again one day. Be well. (And the photos are great too)

Alistair Smith
Guest contributor

Hi Dawn. Wow. Thank you so much. Humbled by those words. I hope we do meet up in the future. Thank you so much.

Carolyn Whitaker
Senior Digital Ranger

I found the Londolozi blog just as you began as a Ranger there. I have thoroughly enjoyed all your posts and am sad they are coming to an end. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and images with us. I wish you the very best wherever your future may lead.

Alistair Smith
Guest contributor

Hi Carolyn. Thank you so much. It was an absolute pleasure sharing my images and memories with you. Thanks for following.

Callum Evans
Guest contributor

Stunning photo gallery there, and some of those have to be in my top 10 images from the Londolozi blog (including the lion/rhino interaction and the leopard crossing the river (can’t remember which male it was)). Looking forward to seein what the future holds for you. It definetly seems like you had an absolutely exceptional range of experiences at Londolozi, some of them defying belief!! Thanks for all of the incredible posts

Callum Evans
Guest contributor

Also loved the Piva male in the grass, the male lion shaking his mane, the barred owlet and the elephants eye!

Mauricia Neeley
Explorer

Loved all the photos. Best of luck to you in your future endeavors.

Mj Bradley
Senior Digital Ranger

What a privilege it has been to share in your stay at Londolozi. I am sure that your future will be filled with adventure and gorgeous photography. I look forward to seeing them on instagram. Thank you and may your dreams become reality.

Ian Hartnell
Explorer

Alistair – wonderful images, especially the giraffe with it’s young one. How beautiful! Wishing you all the very best with your new career. I hope it all goes well.

Erika Pieu
Explorer

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Jackis Chelsea
Explorer

Amazing images

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