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Re-edit of another Kruger favourite

3rd February 20169th October 2017Craig Rogers

As my photography is a little slow at the moment (due to weather and other commitments), I decided to give another old favourite of mine a re-edit.

This is a Lioness in Kruger National Park, South Africa taken back in 2011 with my old Nikon D70s and AF-S 70-300 f/5.6-5.6.

One reason I like this shot is that it (sort of) breaks the rules. You’ll read everywhere that wildlife photography is all about getting the eyes. This photo was taken just after sunrise when she was on her way back to her hidden Cubs. Her eyes being half closed and looking directly at me tells me that she’s tired and had a tough night. You can see some blood just under her right ear which also adds to the story.

What I’d give to have the opportunity to go back to Kruger with some of the newer equipment I have to play with!

{Click image for a higher resolution, click Flickr Link in caption to view photo on Flickr}

Watching Me, Watching you — Watching Me, Watching You – D70s, AF-S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 @ 300mm, f/5.6, ISO400, 1/500sec – {Flickr Link}

Have a wonderful Christmas and a Great New Year!

24th December 20159th October 2017Craig Rogers

Firstly, I’d like to thank everyone who visits both the website and my Flickr Albums and wish you all a great Christmas and New Year.

Certainly for me, 2016 will hopefully be brining a new venture to my photography which I’m very excited about! More news on this when things fall into place!

So, right now, I’m off to make some homemade warm Gluhwein and enjoy Christmas. Whatever you’re up to, enjoy!

New Glossary Available

3rd October 20156th October 2015Craig Rogers

I’ve added a Photography Glossary to the site and there’s a menu item for it.

If anyone is reading some of my blogs and articles and not sure what a term means, take a look for a simple explanation with a link to Wikipedia for a more detailed description.

It will be constantly updated as time goes on.

Temporary Reflection Pool Setup

29th September 201530th October 2018Craig Rogers

Update: Since this post I have now built a large permanent Reflection Pool. Blog post available HERE.

You may remember a post a few days back where I said that I’d bought a Greenhouse Tray. Well it was to build a temporary Reflection Pool in the garden.

I set it up tonight, excuse the photos as it was starting to get dark when I finished (6:30pm and it’s starting to get dark!!! Grrrrr!).

As you can see from the photos the tray is mounted on some DIY A-Frames and I’ve made a shallow area in which I hope the birds will visit. At the back out of sight I’ve put some Suet and Peanuts to try and tempt them. It’s setup near the bird feeders, so hopefully, it’ll be an easy temptation.

The only thing that worries me is that the tray isn’t long enough and either I can’t fit a full reflection in or you’ll see the front edge of the tray in shot.

I’ll leave it for a day or two for the birds to get used to it and then see what I get.

Here’s an idea on what a Reflection Pool gives, again, not great quality as it was really bad light.

WINNER: Nikon Facebook Cover Photo of the Week

28th September 20156th October 2015Craig Rogers

You can imagine how chuffed I am at winning another Nikon award just 3 days after my Kingfisher photo was Photo of the Day.

This time, it’s the picture of the Feral Kitten (that is now living in the house with us) that showed up in the garden that Nikon have chosen for their Facebook Cover photo of the week.

This photo really was “right place, right time” and a quick recompose and opening up of the aperture gave me this cute and funny photo.

View the photo on Nikon’s Facebook page

Nikon Photo of the Day

25th September 20156th October 2015Craig Rogers

I shared one of my Kingfisher photo’s on Nikon’s Facebook page to thank them for such a great day on Tuesday.

You can imagine how chuffed I am for them to make it “Photo of the Day”.

Link to Nikon Photo of the Day

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