{"id":65566,"date":"2020-05-01T16:14:23","date_gmt":"2020-05-01T14:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etendues-sauvages.com\/actualites\/2020\/05\/01\/photographing-in-kruger-national-park-south-africa\/"},"modified":"2020-05-01T16:14:23","modified_gmt":"2020-05-01T14:14:23","slug":"photographing-in-kruger-national-park-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etendues-sauvages.com\/en\/news\/2020\/05\/01\/photographing-in-kruger-national-park-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Photographing in Kruger National Park, South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"

How you discover and observe wildlife depends largely on the season:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

– during the dry season, from early afternoon onward, stay near the few remaining major waterholes. Be patient, very patient, and you’ll certainly be rewarded for the wait. Most animals come to drink one after another.
\n– during summer or early winter, there’s no point staying near waterholes \u2014 they’re too numerous and animals remain scattered across the bush. At this time of year, animals are much harder to observe and their dispersal makes spotting them even more of a gamble. Good luck!<\/p>\n

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That said, a few rules will put the odds in your favour:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

– be patient and learn to read animal behaviour. An unusual reaction from a herbivore is sometimes a sign that a predator isn’t far off.
\n– drive slowly: above 20-25 km\/h you have almost no chance of spotting an animal hidden in the bush (you don’t become a tracker in two days!).
\n– don’t fix your gaze on one spot \u2014 instead let your eyes sweep steadily from left to right. The more ground you cover visually, the better your chances of catching sight of something, even fleetingly.
\n– make as little noise as possible and listen to the bush. Beyond being the most relaxing thing you can do for your nerves, hearing something often helps you identify what you can’t yet see.<\/p>\n

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Photographic equipment:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Here is a short list of basic equipment for photographing on an African safari:<\/p>\n

Enemy number one:<\/em><\/span><\/span> dust<\/p>\n

Never open your camera body to change a lens unless the vehicle is stationary and you’re shielded from dust.
\nThis rule is even more critical with a digital camera.<\/p>\n

Photographic equipment<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

– SLR camera body
\n– 300mm lens minimum (500mm is ideal) + 1.4x teleconverter
\n– 70-200mm lens for wider shots
\n– UV filter if your lens doesn’t already have one<\/p>\n

Accessories<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

– Beanbag to rest your lens on the window ledge, or a monopod (not easy to use inside a closed vehicle)
\n– Dustproof, shockproof bag to protect your photographic equipment in cars and 4x4s
\n– Waterproof case to store your film or memory cards
\n– Slightly damp cloths to wipe away dust and protect your lenses
\n– Blower brush to remove dust from lenses
\n– Binoculars (high-brightness)<\/p>\n

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The best of the best!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

A fast 500mm lens such as the Canon 500\/f4 or Nikon 500\/f4<\/p>\n

But the key point to remember: technique isn’t what makes a good photograph. If you don’t have the ideal equipment, it doesn’t matter \u2014 quite the opposite! Having less gear forces you to stay focused on the essentials: observing, listening, taking in the atmosphere around you, respecting the nature before you, and taking the time to compose YOUR<\/strong> image, a reflection of your own perspective.<\/p>\n

Cameras ready now…<\/p>\n

Read our articles on A few trails to follow in Kruger National Park<\/a> as well as our guide to Safari equipment<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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