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Getting these two to cooperate wasn’t easy.The plan was to frame the zebra between the giraffe’s legs like a window, wit...
09/08/2026

Getting these two to cooperate wasn’t easy.
The plan was to frame the zebra between the giraffe’s legs like a window, with its head raised. It took multiple attempts just to see the zebra — it kept turning its rear toward me — and when it finally showed itself, the giraffe would cross its legs and block the shot.
It’s not the exact shot I had in mind, but I still like how it turned out.
Do you like it? How would you caption it?
Taken in Naboisho, Kenya, 3/2026.
(Nikon Z9, f 4, 1/2500, ISO 800, 400mm)
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Whenever I see a male lion, I always try to capture an interesting portrait of him.This handsome guy settled down pretty...
09/05/2026

Whenever I see a male lion, I always try to capture an interesting portrait of him.
This handsome guy settled down pretty close to our car, on a small mound that put me almost perfectly at his eye level. I waited patiently for him to look my way, and when he gave me that little half-smile, I knew I had my shot. 😊
Isn’t he handsome? 🦁❤️
Taken in Naboisho, Kenya, 3/2026.
(Nikon Z8, f 2.8, 1/200, ISO 3600, 200mm)
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09/02/2026

Video by Yaron Schmid
Calling all the cat people!
How do you call when a cat is doing what this cub does with his paws?
I’ve heard of “kneading” and “making biscuits”.
Do you have other names for it?
Feel free to tag cat people, even famous ones like Taylor Swift - I’m curious to hear what they call it.
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I was driving around looking for whatever wildlife I could find when I spotted a moose cow browsing in the woods.I waite...
09/02/2026

I was driving around looking for whatever wildlife I could find when I spotted a moose cow browsing in the woods.
I waited to see if she was alone, and soon enough, this big boy appeared behind the trees. He had only one thing on his mind—the female… and it is mating season, after all. 😉
I waited patiently for him to reveal himself in all his glory, and when he finally stepped into this little “window” between the trees, surrounded by a touch of fall color, I knew I had my shot.
I’m hoping I’ll get to meet this magnificent guy again this year… 🫎🍂📷
Taken in Ontario, Canada, 9/2025.
(Nikon Z8, f 2.8, 1/160, ISO 4000, 155mm)
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When we first found this gorgeous girl, she was fast asleep, her face hidden behind the thin branches on the right. No m...
08/31/2026

When we first found this gorgeous girl, she was fast asleep, her face hidden behind the thin branches on the right. No matter where we positioned our vehicle, we couldn’t get a clear view of her face.
We waited the entire afternoon, hoping she would eventually come down, but she simply slept… and slept… showing no sign of moving.
As the sun began to set behind the hills, and with all the other vehicles finally gone, she suddenly woke up. She stood, stretched, and turned around—finally giving us a clear view of her beautiful face.
The combination of the soft, distant hills behind her and the few leaves framing her from above and in front created the perfect backdrop for this magnificent leopard.
Taken in Masai Mara, Kenya, 3/2026.
(Nikon Z9, f 5.6, 1/200, ISO 5000, 560mm)
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We followed this male cheetah from the moment he woke up from his siesta.When we spotted a fallen tree in the distance, ...
08/30/2026

We followed this male cheetah from the moment he woke up from his siesta.
When we spotted a fallen tree in the distance, we figured that was where he was heading. So we positioned ourselves there and waited, hoping to catch him silhouetted on the log against the setting sun.
He almost followed the “plan” perfectly—but unfortunately, he was a little too late. By the time he finally climbed onto the log, the sun had just disappeared behind the horizon.
It wasn’t quite the shot I had envisioned, but we were still rewarded with beautiful sunset colors and a cheetah on a log.
Not a bad way to end the day… 🐆🌅
Taken in the greater Chobe area, Botswana, 5/2025.
(Nikon Z9, f 4, 1/1600, ISO 560, 370mm)
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08/26/2026

Video by Yaron Schmid
When dad is babysitting the kids…
Turn on the volume for the full effect…
(The story behind this video is that this lion killed a zebra, and soon after the pride started eating, he kicked out all the lionesses and just left the cubs to eat. They were hungry, and that’s why the constant fighting…).
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Happy World Painted/wild Dog Day!As soon as they finished eating the impala they had just hunted, the younger wild dogs ...
08/26/2026

Happy World Painted/wild Dog Day!
As soon as they finished eating the impala they had just hunted, the younger wild dogs turned their attention to play.
There was plenty of chasing and wrestling, but the dominant feature of their game was definitely the teeth!
Luckily, it was all just play and no one got hurt. But looking at those pearly white, razor-sharp teeth, you can’t help but thank God you’re not participating in this game! 
Taken in the Okavango, Botswana, 4/2025.
(Nikon Z8, f 4.5, 1/3200, ISO 560, 200mm)
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This leopard cub was a pretty shy one (just as it should be…). Whenever Mom appeared in the open, the cub would come run...
08/24/2026

This leopard cub was a pretty shy one (just as it should be…). Whenever Mom appeared in the open, the cub would come running to her and stay “glued” to her side.
As always, we stayed quiet and gave them plenty of space, and we were rewarded with sweet moments like watching the cub nurse.
I especially love the size perspective in this image—the tiny cub next to his mother’s powerful leg.
Taken in the Okavango, Botswana, 4/2025.
(Nikon Z9, f 4, 1/2000, ISO 1000, 180mm)
If you'd like to join us on an African safari or inquire regarding prints, please message/email us or click on the link in my profile.

I was looking through the wonderful photos taken by Stephen, one of our guests on last year’s Botswana safari, and reali...
08/22/2026

I was looking through the wonderful photos taken by Stephen, one of our guests on last year’s Botswana safari, and realized just how much I neglected to share with you!
We were driving in search of a leopard when suddenly I heard a bird calling. I had never seen this bird before, but somehow I knew immediately that it was a Pearl-spotted Owlet.
I asked our guide to stop, and lo and behold—there were two owlets in the same tree, chasing some little bird!
The owlets kept jumping from one branch to another, making them anything but easy to photograph. After capturing them multiple times with a branch conveniently blocking their faces, this little guy finally did me a solid and stood still for just a second, perfectly framed by the branches.
Needless to say, it made me a very happy man!
Wishing you all a great weekend!
Taken in the Okavango, Botswana, 4/2025.
(Nikon Z9, f 5.6, 1/2000, ISO 2200, 560mm)
If you'd like to join us on an African safari or inquire regarding prints, please message/email us or click on the link in my profile.

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