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A hadeda making a noise....

It's been a while since I was last out photographing in nature, so today I went to pay Sanddrif Guest Farm a visit, just get to some decent practise in.

Hadeda Ibis (Bostrychia hagedash)

#hadeda #hadedaibis #flyingbird #birdsinflight #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #southafricanwildlife #africanwildlife @sanddrif_guest_farm @africawildphoto

I took loads of pictures of this guy, but not posted very many, mostly because his left eye is damaged. But one things for sure, this oke doesn't take any prisoners.

Recent photographic safari with @hannes_lochner
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Wildlife and Nature Series, Lockdown 2020, Day 35

So, today is the final day of full lockdown, so thought to mark it with one of my favourite wildlife shots.

This is a leopard in the Okavango Delta. Some think this was taken at night with a flash, but no, it was actually taken during the day. I've converted it to a high contrast black and white, and then darkened the background.

Leopard (Panthera pardus)

#leopard #predator #feline #bigcat
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Wildlife and Nature Series, Lockdown 2020, Day 34

It's not often a leopard comes along, and looks you squarely in the eyes. This was taken in the Okavango Delta in Botswana. I'm really looking forward to a trip out there again.

Leopard (Panthera pardus)

#leopard #predator #feline #bigcat
#wildlife #wildlifephotography #africanwildlife #botswanawildlife #wildlifephotographer #naturephotography #africa #southafrica #botswana #okavango #okavangodelta #davidpapenfus #davidpapenfusphotographer #davidpapenfusphotography #canon #canon500mmf4 #africawildphoto

Wildlife and Nature Series, Lockdown 2020, Day 33

Lilac Breasted Roller (Coracias caudatus), the national bird of Botswana. It's a beautiful bird with striking colours. It's always a pleasure to see one of these out in the bush.

Taken during a recent photographic safari with @hannes_lochner .

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Wildlife and Nature Series, Lockdown 2020, Day 32

Some sunrises are more beautiful than others. However beautiful your sunrise may be be this morning, wishing you an awesome start to the day.

#morningsun #sunrise #wildlife #wildlifephotography #africanwildlife #botswananature #southafricanature #wildlifephotographer #naturephotography #africa #southafrica #botswana #kgalagadi #kalahari #kgalagaditransfrontierpark #davidpapenfus #davidpapenfusphotographer #davidpapenfusphotography #canon #africawildphoto @africawildphoto

Wildlife and Nature Series, Lockdown 2020, Day 31

Bateleur Eagle

Taken during a recent photographic safari with @hannes_lochner .

#bateleur #bateleureagle #eagle #bridofprey #bird #raptor #wildlife #wildlifephotography #africanwildlife #botswanawildlife #southafricawildlife #wildlifephotographer #naturephotography #africa #southafrica #botswana #kgalagadi #kgalagaditransfrontierpark #davidpapenfus #davidpapenfusphotographer #davidpapenfusphotography #canon #canon500mmf4 #africawildphoto @africawildphoto

Wildlife and Nature Series, Lockdown 2020, Day 30

Pale Chanting Goshawk and a Barking Gecko. Both are fairly common in the Kgalagadi, but not always seen together in this capacity.

Taken during a recent photographic safari with @hannes_lochner .
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#palechantinggoshawk #goshawk #gecko #barkinggecko #birdofprey #birdwithbrey #bird #raptor
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Wildlife and Nature Series, Lockdown 2020, Day 29

Lanner Falcon in the Kgalagadi getting ready to take off.
Taken during a recent photographic safari with @hannes_lochner .

#falcon #lannerfalcon #bird #birdsinflight #raptorinflight #raptor
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Wildlife and Nature Series, Lockdown 2020, Day 28

Male black-maned Lion, trotting around the Kgalagadi, like he owns the place.

Recent photographic safari with @hannes_lochner
#lion #lions #malelion #blackmanedlion #wildlife #wildlifephotography #africanwildlife #botswanawildlife #southafricawildlife #wildlifephotographer #naturephotography #africa #southafrica #botswana #kgalagadi #kalahari #kgalagaditransfrontierpark #davidpapenfus #davidpapenfusphotographer #davidpapenfusphotography #canon #canon500mmf4 #africawildphoto @africawildphoto

Wildlife and Nature Series, Lockdown 2020, Day 25

Hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius) at Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe.

#goldenlight #hippo #hippopotamus #hippoteeth #hippoyawning #malehippo #water #lake
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Wildlife and Nature Series, Lockdown 2020, Day 24

The African black oystercatcher (Haematopus moquini), this is a near-threatened species living on the shores of Southern Africa.

As they nest in the sand above the high water mark, the beach driving ban, introduced in South Africa some time ago, saved these splendid creatures from certain extinction.

This guy was photographed on the Oystercatcher Trail, somewhere between Mossel Bay and Gouritsmond. Interestingly, they eat muscles and not oysters.

#oystercatcher #africanoystercatcher #africanblackoystercatcher #bird #seabird #oystercatchertrail #coastline #coastalbird #coastalbirds #wildlife #wildlifephotography #africanwildlife #southafricawildlife #wildlifephotographer #naturephotography #africa #southafrica #davidpapenfus #davidpapenfusphotographer #davidpapenfusphotography #canon #africawildphoto @africawildphoto

Wildlife and Nature Series, Lockdown 2020, Day 21

Gemsbok shots often make for good black and white conversions.

Taken at the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, during a recent photographic safari with @hannes_lochner
#gemsbok #oryx #blackandwhite #blackandwhitewildlife #blackandwhitephotography
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Wildlife and Nature Series, Lockdown 2020, Day 20

The African Hoopoe (Upupa africana) in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.
Taken at the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, during a recent photographic safari with @hannes_lochner

#hoopoe #bird #birdperching #wildlife #wildlifephotography #africanwildlife #botswanawildlife #southafricawildlife #wildlifephotographer #naturephotography #africa #southafrica #botswana #kgalagadi #kalahari #kgalagaditransfrontierpark #davidpapenfus #davidpapenfusphotographer #davidpapenfusphotography #canon #canon500mmf4 #africawildphoto @africawildphoto

Wildlife and Nature Series, Lockdown 2020, Day 19

Jackals on an Eland carcass.

During times of drought, eland tend to migrate southwards. It's a natural instinct, as they know there's water at the Orange river. Unfortunately, there are now fences in the way and they can't get further south.

This means they wander aimlessly in the southern parts of the park, gradually getting weaker. They eventually become easy pickings for the lions, with jackals and vultures cleaning up the scraps.

Taken at the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, during a recent photographic safari with @hannes_lochner

#elandcarcass #carcass #jackal #desert #desertdune #desertkill #lionkill #harddesertlife #desertextreme #wildlife #wildlifephotography #africanwildlife #botswanawildlife #southafricawildlife #wildlifephotographer #naturephotography #africa #southafrica #botswana #kgalagadi #kalahari #kgalagaditransfrontierpark #davidpapenfus #davidpapenfusphotographer #davidpapenfusphotography #canon #canon500mmf4 #africawildphoto @africawildphoto

Wildlife and Nature Series, Lockdown 2020, Day 18

Spotted Eagle Owl - The Feet.

Have an awesome day, everyone.

Taken at the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, during a recent photographic safari with @hannes_lochner

#birdphotography #avianphotography #owl #eagleowl #spottedeagleowl #owlsfeet #owlfeet #wildlife #wildlifephotography #africanwildlife #botswanawildlife #southafricanwildlife #wildlifephotographer #naturephotography #africa #botswana #southafrica #kalahari #kgalagadinationalpark #davidpapenfus #davidpapenfusphotographer #davidpapenfusphotography #canon #canon500mmf4 #africawildphoto @africawildphoto

Wildlife and Nature Series, Lockdown 2020, Day 17

Happy Easter! Enjoy the family time, just like this Cape Fox with her pup in the Kgalagadi.

#fox #capefox #foxpup #capefoxpup #wildlifefamily #animalfamily #wildlife #wildlifephotography #africanwildlife #botswanawildlife #southafricawildlife #wildlifephotographer #naturephotography #africa #southafrica #botswana #kgalagadi #kalahari #kgalagaditransfrontierpark #davidpapenfus #davidpapenfusphotographer #davidpapenfusphotography #canon #canon500mmf4 #africawildphoto @africawildphoto

Wildlife and Nature Series, Lockdown 2020, Day 16

The day the Lions came to visit.

So, a couple of these guys came wondering through camp. It was just after sunrise, before we had even set off for the game drive... Recent photographic safari with @hannes_lochner

#lion #lions #malelion #wildlife #wildlifephotography #africanwildlife #botswanawildlife #southafricawildlife #wildlifephotographer #naturephotography #africa #southafrica #botswana #kgalagadi #kalahari #kgalagaditransfrontierpark #davidpapenfus #davidpapenfusphotographer #davidpapenfusphotography #canon #canon500mmf4 #africawildphoto @africawildphoto

Wildlife and Nature Series, Lockdown 2020, Day 15

Springboks at a dusty sunrise.

When you're out in nature, there is magic around every corner. A blend of such beautiful animals at sunrise is always going to look great. Throw in some branches and a whole lot of dust, and you've got magic. This is why I love the Kgalagadi.

Taken at the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, during a recent photographic safari with @hannes_lochner
@africawildphoto #springbok #dust #sunrise #antelope
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Wildlife and Nature Series, Lockdown 2020, Day 12

Meerkat looking at me!

Taken at the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, during a recent photographic safari with @hannes_lochner

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Wildlife and Nature Series, Lockdown 2020, Day 11

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) in Black and White at Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.

I just love doing black and white conversions. But not every photo is a good candidate, and it takes a lot of effort to perfect the final outcome.

Taken at the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, during a recent photographic safari with @hannes_lochner
#cheetah #predator #feline #bigcat
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