In the last TWIP I did, I spoke about experimenting with some prime lenses, using the likes of the Canon 300mm f/2.8 and the 200–400mm f/4 with its built-in 1.4x teleconverter. This week, I decided to take a step back and change things up a little, reaching for my personal Canon 70–200mm f/4 paired with the R6 Mark II. My aim was to move away from the tighter wildlife portraits and try to incorporate more of the surrounding landscape into my photographs, showing not only the animals themselves but also a little more of the environment they call home. A portrait or two still found its way into the mix, but the idea was to experiment with a slightly different approach.
It got me thinking about how much the choice of lens can influence the way we photograph wildlife. There is no one lens that suits everyone, and it really comes down to your personal style and what you enjoy capturing. Some photographers love getting close and filling the frame with every detail, while others prefer to include the landscape and tell a bigger story. So, if you’re planning a safari and wondering which lens to bring along, think about the kind of images you enjoy taking and what you’d like to come away with. It might just help you decide which lens is right for you, or perhaps encourage you to try something a little different on your next drive.
Anyways, this week we have a great selection of lions, leopards, wild dog pups, cheetahs, elephants, birdlife and some general game.
Let me know which are your favourites in the comments section below.
Enjoy This Week In Pictures…
A rare symmetrical photo of the Mhangeni Pride. The black and white of this photo truly brings all pieces together.
Young wild dog pups slowly habituating to our presence.
One of the rarer vultures we see at Londolozi. The Cape Vulture descending on a carcass.
The chemical signs of scent marking which the human nose doesn’t quite really understand. Leopards are clever by scent marking on evergreen trees, as the scent will remain for extended periods of time. The Hlambela Male on his territorial patrol.
An impressive male, appearing as a rising force in the north. Making a name for himself by pushing other males out.
This image was captured as the case of this male cheetah started. The animal was in pursuit of a young waterbuck.
The Hlambela Male waiting patiently on a termite mound for a warthog to surface.
A one-tusked young elephant bull striding down the road in his early stages of musth.
Tinxiya Female starting to get more active as dawn rolls in. She then continued her territorial patrol.
A confident and curious young leopard, that is nearing independence after a remarkable start to life alongside her resilient mother.
Hooded vultures circling a wildebeest kill from the Ntsevu pride.
The distinct face of the Maxim’s Male.
Dominant since 2019. Once skittish Kruger-born giant now rules vast territory, transforming from elusive presence to formidable force.
Young wild dog pups mid-play fight.
There is something special about seeing different species sharing the same space, each going about their day in their own way. A herd of giraffes and a couple of zebras beneath these large trees made for a simple but beautiful scene in the bush.
An incredible contrast with a large rock fig on a boulder behind the Xinzele Female.
A stunning female found in the north. Successfully raised the Thumbela Female while establishing dominance in NW Marthly.
A rather over-exposed photo of a moving wild dog at sunset which allowed for a clear view of the surrounding landscape.
These young wild dogs pups were lined up watching the adults of the pack on approach back to the den site.
The sand river never disappoints. A bull elephant drinking along the sandy banks of the sand river.
The Thamba Male awaits patiently at a warthog burrow; however, he is able to remain in this position for hours due to the shade provided by a buffalo thorn tree.
A White-backed vulture preparing for landing.
Morning light catches a Saddle-billed Stork mid-flight.
This was a tricky photo as I had to try to avoid all branches to get a photo of the Tinxiya female in golden light. Definitely one of my recent favourites.
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