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Since 2013, I’ve published hundreds of blog posts on all aspects of photography. Some are aimed at helping photographers with camera gear, settings and technique while others describe my workshops, exhibitions and adventures in Africa, Antarctica and beyond.
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Best Tiger Safaris in India for Wildlife Photography
Being out in the wilderness isn’t just about exploring nature but being one with it. India offers a range of immersive wildlife experiences where you get to know a lot about the animals, birds and the local plant life. However, nothing excites like tiger safaris, where you get the opportunity to head into the jungle and spot these big cats in their natural setting.
Where to go on Safari: Africa or India?
As a wildlife photographer, I’m often asked which I prefer, Africa or India—but that’s a bit like asking if you prefer a shot of Italian espresso or a glass of vintage Bordeaux. Both can be world-class, but there’s a time and a place for each one—and the experience on the palate (or through the viewfinder!) couldn’t be more different.
How to Photograph Birds Fishing from a Perch
We’ve all seen dramatic images of a kingfisher or bird of prey grabbing a fish while flying across a river or lake, but how do you get those shots? Bird in flight photography is hard enough without having to worry about the fish, too!
Tiger, Tiger...!
Hurry up and wait. That just about sums up any tiger safari. You wait to enter the park, you wait to see a tiger and you wait for it to do something interesting!
Where Next in 2023...?
I had quite a quiet 2022 in terms of trips, but I’d like to go on a few more this year. Visiting Muchenje a couple of times was very enjoyable, but I’m looking for a bit more variety. I already have two trips planned, one to Kerkini in Greece to see the Dalmation pelicans and one to Bandhavgarh in India to see the tigers, and there might be more on the way. We shall see.