12th November
12th November
There was another enthralling presentation on the 12th November . Simon Stafford visited us via Zoom to transport us to Namibia exploring the landscape and wildlife. Simon is a professional photographer, specialising in wildlife, as well as being an accomplished author of books and magazine articles. He is an ambassador for Nikon & runs wildlife photography tours and workshops. His experience and enthusiasm shone through when the slideshow began.
Namibia, on the west coast of Africa, is well protected by it’s government who are trying to preserve the diverse and unique environment and wildlife.
Exploring several reserves, the wildlife was photographed very much in it’s natural surroundings . Simon explained how patience and anticipation is so important, to be ready for that spontaneous moment of behaviour. Simon advised on dealing with dust, working with the light you have, camera settings and equipment and most of all, on respecting the wildlife itself by not being intrusive.
Exploring the reserves, the wildlife included white rhino, wild dogs, cheetah, elephants, giraffe, zebra, lions and so many more of the African mammals. The landscapes were extraordinary too. Images were shown of the huge dune systems of Sossusvlei, some higher than the Shard in London, deserts ancient and arid, savannah and dried out river beds like a martian landscape.
We had a quick visit to other African countries to observe the stunning mountain gorillas, hippo , wildebeest, baboons, hyenas, zebra and leopard .
Amazing wildlife and terrain all fantastically captured on camera by Simon, who then answered many of the interesting questions with patience and skill. Simon was warmly thanked for his remarkable presentation.
Next week on the 19th November, there is the judging of the Panels Competition .
There was another enthralling presentation on the 12th November . Simon Stafford visited us via Zoom to transport us to Namibia exploring the landscape and wildlife. Simon is a professional photographer, specialising in wildlife, as well as being an accomplished author of books and magazine articles. He is an ambassador for Nikon & runs wildlife photography tours and workshops. His experience and enthusiasm shone through when the slideshow began.
Namibia, on the west coast of Africa, is well protected by it’s government who are trying to preserve the diverse and unique environment and wildlife.
Exploring several reserves, the wildlife was photographed very much in it’s natural surroundings . Simon explained how patience and anticipation is so important, to be ready for that spontaneous moment of behaviour. Simon advised on dealing with dust, working with the light you have, camera settings and equipment and most of all, on respecting the wildlife itself by not being intrusive.
Exploring the reserves, the wildlife included white rhino, wild dogs, cheetah, elephants, giraffe, zebra, lions and so many more of the African mammals. The landscapes were extraordinary too. Images were shown of the huge dune systems of Sossusvlei, some higher than the Shard in London, deserts ancient and arid, savannah and dried out river beds like a martian landscape.
We had a quick visit to other African countries to observe the stunning mountain gorillas, hippo , wildebeest, baboons, hyenas, zebra and leopard .
Amazing wildlife and terrain all fantastically captured on camera by Simon, who then answered many of the interesting questions with patience and skill. Simon was warmly thanked for his remarkable presentation.
Next week on the 19th November, there is the judging of the Panels Competition .