World Image issue 30 March 2016_1

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Management Team 

Gordon Longmead - England - CEO 

Peter Hogel - Uganda - Deputy CEO 

Scott Hurd - Namibia 

Tom Coetzee - South Africa 

Paul Welch—Australia 

Steve Cook - USA 

Robert Murray - Scotland 

Rabi Chandra Pokharel - Nepal/Himalayas 

Tina Andreasson - Sweden and Mexico 

Jack Glisson - Kentucky USA 

Rodger Lee - Steam Punk Events 

In This Issue 

3 Monthly Challenge Competition January 2016 - Lets Go Potty 

4 Monthly Challenge Competition February 2016 - Stone Masons Challenge 

6 Wild Horses of Namibia by Pictures by Scott Hurd 

8 Uganda, Murchison Falls National Park - By Gordon Longmead 

14 A Study in Nature - Pictures by Scott Latham 

15 A Black and White Exercise by Rodger Lee 

16 Photoart by Gordon Longmead 

17 Winter Chills 

18 Cuddling the Cheetahs… by Peter Hogel 

20 Wildlife of the World, Birds of a Feather - On The Wing 

22 A Study in Greyscale - Zoo Animals, New Context - Pictures by Alan Griffiths 

23 Nasty or Nice, The Rhino by Felix Paton for the Ziwa Rhino Trust 

27 Moon and Night Sky 

28 Animal Magic - Non-Wildlife 

30 Wildlife Borneo - Another Day in Paradise 2 - Sabah Reef by Gary Bridger 

32 The Kalahari [Also known as the Kalagadi] by Ian Bales-Smith 

38 A Study in Nature- Badgers in Greyscale, Pictures by Scott Latham 

39 Brooks Medival Faire, Alberta, Canada, Pictures by Bob Breakell 

40 Wildlife of the World - Land Animals 

42 A Study in Music Photography - Def Leopard Pictures by Alan Griffiths 

44 Personable Portraiture - Candid Pictures 

46 The Water Cycle - Rain to River to Seas to Rain 

48 Dinner Time 

49 The Netherlands, Ardennes, Part 1, tracks to follow by Paul Weijenberg 

52 City of London at Night by Philip Moore 

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Cover Picture - Reflections 


Monthly Challenge Competition January 2016 

Lets Go Potty 

2nd Peter Hogel 

1st Georgene Bergstrom 

4th Matthew Brooks 

3rd Alan Culley 


Monthly Challenge Competition 

Newcomers submitting to the competition 

by email, will be registered with the 

society. 

The top four monthly entries will be 

selected by the editor or nominee, neither 

they, or their families may enter the 

competitions. 

Challenges will end at mid day (GMT) on 

the last day of each month and the ‘best’ 

four will be selected and points awarded 

and certificates issued. 

I am pleased to advise you all that Fujifilm have 

donated a Fuji X30 camera valued at £300 for the 

winner of the 2016 Monthly Challenge, which will 

be awarded to the overall winner after the December 

Competition. For reviews and specs just search 

online for ‘Fuji X30’. 

Entries should be posted in the facebook PPS or 

World Image group, or, for those not in facebook, 

j p g f i l e s s h o u l d b e s e n t t o 

lendasnow@hotmail.co.uk and titles for the relevant 

competition. 

The league table and the winning entry will be 

published in the Magazine of January 2017. 

The judging is based on adherence to the challenge 

title and the skills of the photographer in their 

interpretation of the subject. 

The Current challenge which ends on the 31st 

March is - 'Wood You Believe It' . This is all about 

wood and woodlands and is only limited by your 

imagination and skills. 

Monthly Challenge Competition February 2016 

Stone Masons Art 

First place in the 

February Challenge is 

awarded to 

Zlatan Celebic 

for 

The Temple of Artemis 

While the picture displays 

the skill and artistry of the 

stone mason, it also conveys 

the feeling of strength and 

power by the manner in 

which the image has been 

taken. 

Artemis is the patron goddess 

of Gerasa (Jerash), Jordan. It 

was said the temple was 

never completed, only 12 

columns, out of 32 planned, 

were erected. 


Second Place - Philip Moore 

Third Place - Robert Murray 

Fourth Place - The Lincoln Imp by Geoff Bowers 


Wild Horses of Namibia 

Pictures by Scott Hurd 

The wild horses of Namibia, the 

Namib Horses, are feral horses 

found in the Namib Desert of 

Namibia, Africa. 

With a current population of less 

than 200 and drout conditions, they 

are in danger of extinction. 


They are believed to be the descendants of the 

European light riding horses abandoned during 

the great wars. 

These feral horses were able to develop in 

almost complete isolation having lived in this 

area for more than 100 years and without any 

human assistance. 

If you would like to help support the horses of the 

Namib, please contact Scott Hurd by email. 


Uganda 

Murchison Falls National Park - Part Three 

To the north of the Victoria Nile By Gordon Longmead 

So temporarily leaving the placid waters of the 

Victoria Nile behind us from the last issue (we 

return to look at the birds in the next issue), we 

ventured into the northern part of the park. It was 

not long before Peters knowledge of Murchison 

produced the photographic opportunities. 

We were in the park over a three day period 

stopping at a nearby safari lodge for the two 

intervening nights. 

Before we get into the article I will say that the 

pictures are not in any particular order. The main 

reason being that the animals are free to roam and 

will not be seen in the same sequence or place on 

two consecutive occasions. 

It is not advisable to drive into the center of the herd 

as the matriarch or bull will probably object and will 

defend their family. 

Starting with the largest land animal in the park and 

a favourite of most people, there a number of 

elephant herds in Murchison. 

We came close to two of the larger herds, one of the 

bull elephants was standing in the road as we 

approached. 

He watched us to ensure we were not a threat while 

the herd crossed the road. 

We need to remember that these are large and 

potentially dangerous animals, they have feelings 

and are very protective of their herd members. 


The second herd we met on the road was much 

larger, and potentially much more dangerous as they 

had young in their number. As you can see they had 

teenagers and calf's. 

That being said I think this herd were so surprised at 

seeing us they became curious and after the herd 

joined forces on one side of the road, (we waited 

until they had finished crossing the road), they just 

stood aside and watched us as we passed. 

The elephant is not the only animal that roams the 

park as a herd, the Water Buffalo also has a major 

presence in the park. 

While we see many individuals and pairs roaming 

the park as we drive through, turning a corner on 

one of the less travelled roads and being greeted 

with a herd in excess of 200 strong is quite a 

spectacle. 

The fact that these beasts are aggressive and that we 

had to drive through the middle of the herd does 

little to calm the nerves. 

Another of the herding animals, although not in such 

large numbers, is the Giraffe. Again there are many 

individuals and pairs roaming the park, but the first 

herd we encountered numbered 12 individuals. 

I am advised that the darker markings on the giraffe 

indicate an older animal which made this one the 

oldest in this group. 


Soon after our meeting with this small gathering of 

giraffe we met up with a larger group, this time they 

were not at a distance but all around the car. 

It was nice to see a young calf with its mother even if 

the calf was too small to reach the tree. 

This herd numbered 18 individuals and were on both 

sides of the road. In fact they surrounded the car so 

we turned off the engine. 

I am guessing that it was the same pair we saw 

running across the road the following day. Seeing 

them run with such grace is a beautiful sight. 

On our last day in Murchison we encountered 

another herd and stopped to watch them. Well not so 

much through choice as the bull was standing in the 

road. 

Having checked us out from both sides they were in 

no hurry to move away, so we stood outside to take 

pictures and video of the group. 

This giraffe stayed in the same spot and watched 

what we were doing until most of the herd had 

crossed the road. As in all families there are always 

those who refuse to obey the boss. 


These two juveniles were so interested in their 

practice / display of neck fighting. This was just 

practice, the real thing is both brutal and dangerous 

and used in territorial fights. 

Although the warthog is often seen as an individual 

character, most of those in Murchison are in family 

groups. 

We remained here for some time before the herd 

started to move away. We remained under the 

watchful eye of the boss until all the animals passed 

us by before leaving himself. 

Of course all of the herds, like the other animals, eat 

grass, but when we consider that they eat tons of 

grass at one end, the mind boggles at what comes out 

the other. 

We have seen the hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius) 

in the lakes and ponds with its eyes peeping above 

the water, the treat is to see it on land. 

So enter one of natures recycling crews, the dung 

beetle (Scarabaeinea). The dung beetle is possibly 

natures most efficient waste disposal unit. It uses the 

dung balls as nursery pods and the residue serves to 

fertilize the soil. 

The Warthog (Phacochoreus africanus) is another of 

the most prolific animals in the park. It can be seen as 

individuals and as family groups, the largest groups I 

saw were two adults and two youngsters and one 

adult and three piglets. 

It is a wild pig and is so named because of the 

protuberances on its face. 

It is also noted that is is comparable in size to the 

elephant and when ever seen on land, is usually 

accompanied by a pair of opportunistic egrets. 

While the female can weigh up to 5,160lb (2344kg), 

the male can reach 7000lb (3,200kg), and their hide 

can be 4.5cm thick. It can also run at 19mph, which 

is about three times faster than most humans can 

sprint. 


Jacksons Hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus jacksoni) 

The Jacksons Hartebeest is seen in large numbers in 

Murchison. 

The Female Kob 

The Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) is a large 

antelope with a shaggy coat. It is the largest of the 

Kobus, the male of which can be aggressive. 

Bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus) 

The Bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus) is a medium 

sized, antelope. Although very common its secretive 

nature makes it harder to spot. 

Uganda Kob (Kobus kob thomasii) 

The Uganda Kob is Uganda's national antelope. It is 

most abundant in the area of Murchison Falls and 

the Queen Elizabeth national park. 

Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) male 

The males harem can have up to ten females which 

he fiercely defends against interlopers. 


Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) female 

The various antelope are numerous through out 

Murchison and one of the most difficult problems 

for the novice, and possibly the experienced, is the 

certain identification of the different species. This 

one is a case in point. 

Some have many varieties within the species, while 

others are to young to have gained the distinguishing 

markings. 

But one thing is certain, when, like me, you visit for 

the first time you take everything in sight, next visit 

I will be looking for the unusual pictures we can get 

from watching the behaviour. 

The images here are by no means the whole story 

there are many more animals and birds to discover, 

but I will leave that for another time. 

Next issue I will be looking at the birds of the 

Victoria Nile and Murchison generally. 

Gordon 

Some are easy to distinguish close up, but at a 

distance you need a very experienced guide. 


A Study in Nature - Nuthatch, Dunnock and Grey Wagtail 

Pictures by Scott Latham 

Four of the Nuthatch 

Dunnock 

Grey Wagtail 


A Black and White Exercise 

Rodger Lee 

When we use photography to look at buildings, there are two areas that gravitate towards, the new shiny 

modern glass structures with their formal style and reflections, or the old character buildings which have a 

character and old world charm all of their own. 

Britain has its fair share of both, and in this study by Rodger Lee, the focus is on the old and decrepit. These 

were all taken in the area around Doncaster, but such structures can be found in most places from the 

smallest village to the largest city. 

Although these are general shots, if you look at the pictures you will see many other possible pictures within 

them. That is part of the photographers art, not just to see the overview, but to see beyond it to the finer 

opportunities that may be lurking in the picture. 


Photoart 

Gordon Longmead 

There is much discussion about the validity of 

Photoart as a part of photography. Photography is an 

art form, one in which the photographer holds the 

same position as any artist in history. 

When we look at Constables ‘The Haywain’ no one 

ever complains that the cart was not in the river 

when the picture was painted. No one ever criticises 

the glamorised portraits that hang in galleries across 

the world. 

Artists paint the scene in their studio from general 

sketches and memory, the lighting is created in the 

studio, even in the open the lighting is fixed at the 

start of the painting but changes during the day, a 

change ignored by the artist. 

The artist is only interested in the end result. If 

painting a portrait, the artist glamorises the subject 

to hide the blemishes and make the subject feel good 

about themselves. 

In this image The main subject is a straight 

photograph, but I wanted it to tell a story. In this 

instance the story is a simple one, “Here we are on 

Earth and just beyond the horizon is the maelstrom 

that is space, and it is coming our way.” 

Hidden with the view is a second story, “The 

maelstrom is of our own making and is slowly but 

surely consuming the natural Earth.” 

Photoart is the vision you have in your heart at the 

moment the image is created, be it a portrait of a 

woman or a scene of fire and brimstone. 

Do not hide behind the false purist belief that 

photography is nothing more then a record of what 

is. 

Photography has many faces, record photography is 

just one of them, any fool can take a picture, a 

photographer produces artworks. 


Winter Chills 

Last month we hoped for some more pictures for the 

Winter Chills series, and we have not been left in 

the cold. 

With the changing weather patterns the images of 

winter begin to alter as well. Snow in the desert, 

heat waves (anything above -40) in the arctic, and 

the opportunities for the cold pictures come and go 

for many people. 

Pictures of the cold are not restricted to the snow 

covered landscapes and ice fountains. 

This builds up over time and becomes compacted 

into ice at the lower depths. As snow continues to 

build on the surface the pressure causes the base of 

the ice to start moving, forming the glaciers. 

One of the most spectacular sights of winter are the 

Hoar frosts also known as Soft Rime,. The pictures 

above and below are just such taken be Bob 

Breakell in Canada. 

The picture above was taken by Gordon Longmead 

is the Eiger Glacier taken from the Jungfrau in the 

Alps. Sadly, many of the glaciers that we knew 50 

years ago have melted away due to those 

aforementioned changes in weather patterns. And 

Finally, lets not forget the wildlife, they feel the cold 

as well. 

We all know of the smooth ice formed by freezing 

water on a cold surface, but with Hoar frost, the 

crystalline ice structures grow directly from water 

vapour from air, a process that turns the vapour to 

ice without going through the water stage. 

Glaciers are a different matter, they form at high 

altitude from snow fall. 

Female Downy Woodpecker 


Cuddling the Cheetahs… 

Peter Hogel 

Let’s get a couple of things straight from the 

beginning… 

Who am I, Wildlife guide and wildlife photographer 

in Uganda and when the voices in my head speak to 

me they do it with a voice of Gorillas, birds, crickets 

and a serenade of other wildlife. I do not like wild 

animals as pets or in a zoo, however, that said… 

UWEC, Uganda Wildlife Educational Center, some 

might call it a zoo, but it does work as an 

educational center for anyone who wants education 

that has to do with wildlife and animals. 

It also has the most important task to educate school 

kids in Uganda, about animals and how, and why, 

they need to co-exist, a crucial piece in the jigsaw 

puzzle of wildlife conservation. 

So I do try to help in my way, take photos, 

document and “spread the word” that’s what we did 

before we could “share”. 


So here they are, now about 11 months old, strong 

and with sharp teeth and claws…and very playful. 

So every once in a while I find myself behind the 

scenes of UWEC, getting the sherry of the cake, 

getting close to some of those animals that I 

normally keep on an arm’s length, without giving 

them my arm so to speak. 

They are used to people, their “keeper” and tourists 

that pay for the behind the scenes tour, money goes 

to running the center and hopefully a new cat 

enclosure, eventually… 

So I had some good time to get up close, they like to 

nibble on my fingers, but don’t bite, well not 

intentionally anyway, they have a “sharp” mind and 

are not pets, so even if we consider them as safe to 

handle, they like to sneak up from behind and breath 

down your neck, so one shouldn’t relax too much. 

It’s a privilege to get so close to these cats, not many 

people do…and live to tell about it, LOL… but here 

we can, and if you do pas by Uganda, you should 

definitely stop by! 

This time, it was cuddling with the cheetahs, the two 

slender cats are siblings from north eastern Uganda, 

found abandoned or survived from poachers when 

they were just a few weeks, they were brought to 

UWEC and survived, what happened to their mom 

we don’t know. 

I’ve been around this place for some time now, and I 

won’t argue with the fact that animals shouldn’t be 

locked up, they should run free…however, we do 

come across animals way to often that needs our 

help, and unfortunately some don’t have the option 

to be able to be reinstated in their natural habitat, at 

least here they can stand for the fight against 

poachers, and lead the roll of educating people, and 

that does make a difference. I must say, the animals 

at UWEC do have as good life as it can be, they are 

well taken care of in a good environment, well we 

do need a new cat enclosure…bigger. 

Peter Hogel 


Wildlife of the World 

Birds of a Feather - On The Wing 

Of all the aspects involved with bird photography 

probably the most difficult to master is the capture 

of a bird in flight. 

The Eagle Has Not Landed by Tom Coetzee 

More often than not the bird is too far away to get 

any meaningful image. Most appear as black 

silhouettes against the sky. 

As for the former problem we can only recommend 

patience, a long lens and a steady hand. The latter 

problem is easier to resolve. When taking birds in 

flight or against a sky background, alter the camera 

settings to +3 the f-stop. 

African Fish Eagle by Gordon Longmead 

There are two good reasons for this, the first is that 

you stand more chance of capturing the ‘moment’ 

and the second is that the second and subsequent 

image in a series will have less camera shake. This 

is because you only press the shutter once so the 

camera only moves once. 

African Fish Eagle by Gordon Longmead 

This convinces the camera that the now over 

exposed picture is a correct exposure, and of course 

it probably is for the bird. Remember to alter the 

camera back for other pictures. 

It is also worth while setting the camera for repete 

shooting to catch the sequence of the flight. 

In Flight by Karim Ahmed 


Some birds are easier to photograph in flight than 

others. One not so easy subject is the Peregrine 

Falcon in a 180mph dive. Others twist and turn so 

mush that keeping them in frame is the problem. 

Sunbird approaching nest was shot at Nunmanglam 

reserve Forest by Nam Prasad Satsangi 

But patience and perseverance will be rewarded. I 

suppose the easiest time to catch the birds on the 

wing, is as they come to land or as in the image 

above, need to hover to feed their young. This is the 

time when they are moving at their slowest. 

Positioning is always a bonus and the right position 

can create stunning results. 

Gordon 

Osprey in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada 

by Bob Breakell 

The Approach by Karim Ahmed 


A Study in Greyscale - Zoo Animals, New Context 

Pictures by Alan Griffiths 






Moon and the Night Sky 

2016 01 10 New Year Moon over Fernwood 

by Geoff Bowers 

2015 Christmas full moon was nice and 

bright. By Paul Welch 

Night photography is all about light and shadows, and the 

perception of the photographer. The interpretation of what is seen 

is the artistry. 

London by Night by Philip Moore 


Animal Magic - Non-Wildlife 

Rusty, the 10 year old Irish Setter by Louise Bradt 

Lion at Cape May Zoo in New Jersey USA 

by Roger Becker 

Love them or hate them, animals are a part of our 

lives. Whether they are the dogs and cats in our 

homes or the animals in the zoos and ‘parks’, they 

all have a place in our lives. 

Many would say that animals belong in the wild 

and not in the zoo, and we can understand that 

viewpoint but there is a ‘but’. 

If many of these animals were in the wild, they 

would probably be in the sights of poachers or 

hunters. If we released these captive bred animals to 

the wild they would probably not survive the year. 

The positive side of the non-wildlife animals is the 

education, company and pleasure they bring to our 

lives. Look at the pre-Victorian pictures of the 

animals we know today, described from 

imagination. They are a far cry from reality. Now at 

least we can all see the power and majesty of the 

animals, so long as those animals are treated with 

dignity and respect. 

Red Panda at paradise Park by Gordon Longmead 

Feeding Time by Alan Griffiths 


Wallaby at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park by Rodger Lee 

Cheetah at Cape May Zoo in New Jersey USA 


Tiger in Calgary Zoo by Bob Breakell 

Loving Peace by Wendy Longmead 






Wildlife Borneo - Another Day in Paradise 2 

Sabah Reef by Gary Bridger 

The underwater world of Sabah Reef is threatened by development and irresponsible tourism. Here is just a 

glimpse of the fragile beauty that may soon disappear. 

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The Kalahari 

[Also known as the Kalagadi] 

Kalahari –“the thirst land”. Start of a dust storm. 

The Kalahari Gemsbok National Park [The 

Kalahari] shares a common unfenced boundary 

with the Gemsbok National Park of Botswana. This 

allows free movement of wildlife. 

As a Transfrontier Park, it is one of the World’s 

biggest Parks and one of the most pristine places on 

earth. The Park was established in 1931 to protect 

the huge herds of game. 

I have had the opportunity to visit the Kalahari for 

short stays on three occasions and have always 

regretted not having longer visits and longer camera 

lenses. 

In the following few pages I share with you the 

little experience I have of this pristine desert area 

and it`s opportunities. 

Access for most tourists from South Africa, or for 

those having arrived in South Africa, is by road to 

Upington, or by air from Cape Town or 

Johannesburg to Upington and then by road to the 

main camp at Twee Rivieren, [Two Rivers] this 

probably entails hiring a motor vehicle. 

There are daily flights from Johannesburg and Cape 

Town to Upington. 

The journey from Upington to Twee Rivieren takes 

about 3 to 4 hours and most of it is through desert. 

(see the map below). 

An ideal visit to the Twee Rivieren camp is for 3 to 

5 days duration. This gives adequate time to cover 

routes along the two rivers. In planning daily game 

viewing ensure you have water, refreshments, 

snacks and patience. 

Be prepared to spend up to about two hours at a 

waterhole, the time spent can be extremely 

rewarding. Most water holes are in the river beds 

and observation is excellent. 

If more time is available game viewing could easily 

be extended to include more of the Northern area of 

the park where there are good Rest Camps. 


A recommended add on to a tour is to include the 

Aughrabies falls. This would require an additional 

two days with an overnight at the falls. The 

Aughrabies accommodation is very good, there is a 

restaurant, bar and shop. 

The Unicorn is said to have originated from the 

Oryx of Arabia, in sub Saharan Africa this is the 

Gemsbok, adapted for desert conditions and able to 

survive for months without water by obtaining 

moisture from plants. 

The Kalahari has two main ecozones; the “dune veld 

–semi desert” of the South and the “Kalahari plains 

thorn veld” in the North. In the winter months night 

temperatures can be as low as -11 degrees C and up 

to 42degrees C in the summer. 

The Southern area has two ancient rivers, the 

Nossob and the Auob, these seldom flow. There is 

under ground water in the river beds which feeds the 

many waterholes. 

Gemsbok weigh up to 240 kgs. Its muzzle contains a 

network of vessels that cool blood by the moisture 

of its nasal passages; this protects a part of the brain 

from lethally high desert temperatures. 

The main tourist camp for the Southern area of the 

Kalahari is Twee Rivieren. This has air conditioned 

self catering accommodation lodges. There is a 

swimming pool, restaurant, bar and shop. 

The harsh land with little grass and hardy thorn 

trees, supports a surprising number and variety of 

life forms; animals, birds, reptiles and insects. 

Herds of Gemsbok, springbok, wildebeest and 

hartebeest roam the sunlit plains and provide food 

for lion, cheetah, leopard, hyena and many other 

small animals all competing and struggling for 

survival. 

Sociable weaver’s nests. Many hundreds of these 

birds build communally for protection against 

weather and predators. 

These small weavers build the largest tree nests in 

the world, the sheer weight can cause branches to 

break and large trees to collapse. 

The cooperation between these birds has reached a 

level seldom seen in the wild. A variety of other 

birds; raptors, geese and owls use the roof as a 

platform for their own nests. 


The Pygmy falcon, the smallest raptor, relies on 

these nests for its breeding. Dangerous visitors 

include the Boomslang, Cape cobra, genets and 

wild cats. 

The Shepherds tree provides welcome shade for 

many species. This cheetah was one of a group of 

three hunting in the area during the heat of the 

day. 

The Cape cobra, a golden-orange colour against 

the red desert sands. These venomous snakes can 

rise up to 1.8 metre [6 feet] and are very accurate 

in spitting venom into eyes of any animal or 

person that appears a threat. 

Sociable weavers nests on telegraph poles 

between Upington and Twee Rivieren are a 

common sight. 

Meerkat [suricate] harassing a Cape cobra. 


Ostrich dusting. The practice of dusting is common 

amongst many birds including doves, francolin and 

hornbill. 

The birds can be seen lying in the dust and fluffing 

their feathers, this suffocates ecto parasites and 

forces them to move off the bird. 

The Secretary bird is one of the raptors. Most of its 

hunting is done while walking in search of insects, 

small reptiles, mammals and amphibians. 

It tramples its prey. Seen at waterhole along the 

Nossob river route. 

Dune grasses are a source of food and shade. Many 

of the smaller animals select this type of habitat for 

their homes. The grass in the picture is called 

“Broom Grass”. 

The Auchterlonie Museum and picnic site. This old 

building, used as a museum, depicts the pastoral 

life of the area more than 100 years ago. This is on 

the Auob River route. 

The Hartebeest 

Sable Antelope 


The Hartebeest and Sable survive well in the 

Kalahari and are often seen with herds of Gemsbok. 

Herds can number up to about 800. 

Springbok grazing the dune grasses between the 

Auob and Nossob Rivers 

The young black mane male lion spent some time 

observing an Eland move from a waterhole. It then 

started to follow the Eland very slowly but with 

obvious determination. 

Springbok are able to regulate their lambing periods 

to coincide with favourable food conditions. The 

white rump is thought to reflect heat to help the 

animal sustain the high temperatures. 

Springbok depend on collective security of the herd 

and fleetness for survival. The ballet like pronking 

[2 metres high] also confuses a predator. 

Group pronking makes it difficult for a predator to 

select one animal as its prey. 

Eventually after a short hard chase the lion bought 

its prey down. 

Springbok at a waterhole on the Auob River. 

Jackal and Springbok share water on the Nossob 

River. 

Stotting is exhibited by springbok in an excited state 

when alarmed. It is a powerful communication 

warning to other animals of the herd about danger. 


Pronking is a type of Stotting unique to springbok; it 

propels the animal into the air with straight legs. 

The Shepherds Tree growing in the red sand 

provides browse and shade for numerous animals 

and birds. 

Tsessebe work their way from the vegetated dunes 

to water in the Auob River. Tsessebe have glands in 

front of their eyes [pre-orbital] used for marking 

territory by rubbing the head on ground , grass or 

trees. It is a method of scent marking. 

Sunset against a camel thorn en route to Twee 

Rivieren camp. 

I hope that you have enjoyed this short tour into the 

Kalahari, the place of thirst. The wildlife and desert 

landscapes offer exceptional photographic 

opportunities. 

For information about guided tours please contact 

me: 

Ian Bales-Smith of Afrika Tourism and Training. 

E – Mail: ibs22dec@gmail.com 

The colourful daisy like flowers add colour to the 

red sands of the dune veld. 


A Study in Nature- Badgers in Greyscale 

Pictures by Scott Latham 

This is a wonderful study of a badger exploring the 

woodland. Badgers are generally secretive and seen 

only at dusk and dawn, or during the night when 

searching for food. 

Photographing the badger requires patience and 

dedication, and quiet. The one thing that will 

always help is a good supply of peanut butter 

sandwiches. 


Brooks Medival Faire, Alberta, Canada 

Pictures by Bob Breakell 

Mongol and his woman 

Young Maiden 

Belly Dancer 


Wildlife of the World 

Land Animals 

When reviewing the wildlife of our planet it is easy 

to believe that they will always be with us. Sadly 

much of the wildlife is endangered, slaughtered for 

misguided beliefs, or to make coats and ornaments. 

The bottom line is that greed for possession and 

profit will eventually destroy much of our heritage 

and, while everyone talks the talk about protecting 

it, few will actually do anything. 

Even now, most of those in government and even 

some of those who are being paid to protect the wild 

places and animals, are taking bribes to allow their 

slaughter. 

But of course this latter option does not inflate their 

personal wealth. 

This problem is not confined to the rhino, tiger 

bones will not improve your virility, if you can’t 

perform take Viagra. 

I have mentioned elsewhere about correctly stating 

when pictures are wildlife. This is equally as 

important with animals. It is not a social 

requirement to state where an image was taken, the 

importance is in the picture, but if they are to be 

presented as wildlife then that is what they must be. 

The picture of the rhino butt is not classed as 

wildlife, it was taken at a zoo and inspite of the title 

of this article I have used it to send a message. 

Tigers by Nam Prasad Satsangi 

We all know of the tiger, you may be like me and 

love the mystic of all the big cats. My own 

preferences start with the Tiger and Snow Leopard. 

One dead rhino can provide a few individuals with 

lots of gold, it will provide the government with 

$25,000 in revenue from the licence fee. Wow. 

One live rhino will bring in 1000 tourists each 

spending a minimum of $2000 in the local economy, 

Thus investing $2,000.000 in the economy WOW. 

Leopard by Nam Prasad Satsangi 


The tiger because of a life long interest and the snow 

leopard because of my association with the Cat 

Survival Trust. 

Canadian Stag by Bob Breakell 

Oh what lazy days, basking in the sun! by Martin Clarke 

There are smaller, and not quite so dangerous 

animals on our planet, The hare and rabbit can be 

found in most countries. 

Having looked at a few of the cats, time for the 

dogs, in this case the Hyena is probably the most 

powerful of the wild dogs, it breaks bones with the 

most powerful jaws of any dog. 

Parenthood (Tanzania) by Rosie Broughton 

Some young Red Deer calves I spotted in the summer 

from the road along the Strathnaver Trail in Sutherland, 

Scotland. Martin Clarke 

The red deer are just one of the many species that 

roam our world. These are often timid and difficult 

to get close to in the wild. Others are so tame they 

will come to investigate you. 

Here I began with the large so it seem only fitting 

that I end with the equally large, and the most 

dangerous. The Hippo is usually see peeping from 

the top of the water. Usually passive, it can destroy a 

boat with a single bite. 

A word of caution is to be aware of the stags. 

Outside the rutting season they can be dangerous, 

especially if they feel their herd is being threatened. 

In the rutting season they can be positively lethal. I 

have known them to ram cars that get to close, and 

those horns will penetrate the metal of a car door, so 

you can imagine what they would do to a human 

frame. I would always recommend a long lens, 

especially if you are not used to their ways. 

Hippo by Karim Ahmed 


A Study in Music Photography - Def Leopard 

Pictures by Alan Griffiths 



Personable Portraiture 

Candid Pictures 

Boy and Balloons by Nam Prasad Satsangi 

A good candid portrait should tell a story, the boy 

looking at the balloons or the lady enjoying the 

falling water each contain the elements of the story, 

it is of course the viewers imagination that interprets 

the tale based on their own experience. 

For me I see the boy looking into the balloon and 

wondering what is contained within. 

Taking A Break by Nam Prasad Satsangi 

The last image on this page is also by Nam, another 

story, this time of peaceful contemplation. The 

distant gaze of the lady her relaxed pose and the 

garden setting all add to the effect of tranquillity. 

Each of these four images also applies the rule of 

thirds to good effect. 

Refreshment by Nam Prasad Satsangi 

The lady is hot and the water is cool and refreshing. 

The splashing of the water shows the vitality that is 

contained with each drop. 

The forth image of the men resting with the camel 

tell a different story again, here we see traders 

resting after a long trek through the desert. A trek 

that will soon start again under the blistering heat of 

the sun, so a rest in the shade is most welcome. 

Your interpretation of the story will probably be 

different, but then you are different. As it is in life, 

so it is in photography. 

Raman Vij Maini by Nam Prasad Satsangi 


There are pictures where the story being told is very 

specific. In these cases the imagination can not give 

either the true or the full story so an accompanying 

text is used to fill in the spaces. 

Def Leppard - Birmingham NEC 12/12/15 

By Alan Griffiths 

Candid portraiture can present itself at any time and 

any place. Here the candid is during a concert. We 

easily assume that candid portraits are in colour, but 

it is always worth exploring the greyscale elements 

of such images. 

The man in the seat was taken in London, while this 

young lady was photographed in a street café in 

Interlaken. 

Some ‘candid’ images are simply staged, but it 

relies on the subject being able to ignore the camera 

and still look natural. 

Most candid photography come into its own when 

the subject has no idea that they are having their 

picture taken. You can only do this is a public place 

or a family gathering. Care must be taken to use the 

pictures in a respectful manner. 

Gordon 


The question remains, where does the water cycle 

start? 

The Water Cycle 

Rain to River to Seas to Rain 

The full moon for the last time on Christmas for the next 

20+ years, Going down on the ocean Boxing day morning 

in Perth, Australia by Paul Welch 

Our usual place is the evaporation from the seas so 

here is the seas. 

Trees growing in the sea on a Darwin Beach 

by Geoff Bowers 

Once it hits the ground it is supposed to soak in and 

percolate away to the streams that start somewhere 

on high ground. 

Velassaru Maldives 

I Remember it Well by Alan Culley 

But then evaporation also comes from the land, so 

we need to add the land to the seas. 

We could go on like this for a long time, but the fact 

is that where ever there is a water surface exposed to 

air, we get evaporation. 

Even the plants and trees give off water in the same 

way, so I suppose we could short circuit the process 

and just add the trees to the water. 

Whichever way we view it, the water gets into the air 

and forms the clouds. After this wondrous event the 

water then falls in the form of rain, which itself has 

many forms drizzle, pouring, etc., but all are wet. 

Sunrise hitting the chairs as the water runs below ... by 

Monroe Payne 


Lakeside by Matthew Brooks 

These small streams join with others to form rivers 

and canals. 

Murchison Falls by Peter Hogel 

As the water descends it gains power which we can 

harness and use, but eventually most of the water 

that fell as rain reaches the seas once again. 

Lake Mutanda in South Western Uganda. The cones in 

the background are Muhabura and Gahinga.. by Ben 

Oleni Ntale 

On route they may even form lakes. Some lakes are 

bigger than others, some are natural and others 

manmade. 

They all hold water and water attracts wildlife. 

Wildlife attracts photographers so for us, lakes are a 

good thing when the water remains within their 

bounds. Overflows are not a good thing as it keeps 

wildlife and photographers away. 

"Sea-scape" shot of Water/clouds and a spot of sunset, all 

essential elements in the cycle. 

Picture by Vaughan Jezznitz 

The rest of the water has already taken the 

evaporation shortcut to rain upon us once again. 

Isn’t nature wonderful. 


Dinner Time 

Pictures by Ben Oleni Ntale by Ben Oleni Ntale 



Did Someone Mention Lunch by Gordon Longmead 

Vegetable Diet by Gordon Longmead 


The Netherlands, Ardennes, Part 1, tracks to follow. 

Paul Weijenberg 

The Belgian Ardennes are quite large. Steep hills 

and valleys. In the past, there were dangerous routes 

through watery terrain. 

Those tracks are all closed now. You have to circle 

around these humid terrains nowadays, and you 

have to stay on paths, roads too. 

To give an impression of what you can encounter, 

this article illustrates the variety roads and paths to 

cover the distances through the beautiful Ardennes. 

Next best to tarmac for making speed through the 

terrain is grass, mostly fire corridors. The maps 

show them all, and it is imperative to walk with a 

good map! 

To the east we see quite some kilometres of tarmac. 

Grass is good to walk on even in rain, slippery but 

manageable. 

Fast and you can not go wrong! But, no adventure, 

no challenge for feet or mind, those long straight 

tarmac roads…. 

However, when you're early in the morning, you can 

catch the rising sun. 


Mud paths however deteriorate fast in the rain. 

Rock bottom paths (right) are fine in any weather. 

These are very common in wet areas. 


Yes, you do need boots in the Ardennes! 

These wooden structures are not always in perfect 

condition, moreover: they are very slippery when 

Sometimes, there is no path at all, and you just have 

to cross the river any way you can. There's no bridge 

here, but the water is very low in summer and early 

fall. If you try to cross barefoot, be aware that this 

water from deep wells is very, very cold. 

wet. 

Sand is good in wet times, dusty in dry times. But it 

is pleasant walking on these tracks. 

Sometimes the steep banks require wooden steps. 

Awkward, not easy, uneven, not always stable… 

yes, these kind of stairs are a torture. 


Still, all in all it is always good to be in this beautiful 

nature! But don't forget to take with you a good map, 

food, the right shoes and clothes. An extra pair of dry 

socks… 

Paul. 

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