Tanzania - Things Get Ugly
Nature photography isn't easy - it takes patience, persistence, expensive camera gear, and most important, the subject. Now add to that a moving Land Cruiser, a slippery seat to stand on, zero stabilization and the result isn't always as seen on TV. But there's no sense bemoaning lost shots because the experience of being with the Serengeti wildlife outweighs any grievances - dusty sensors and all. As for the so called 'Ugly 5'? Besides being a bit of cute tourism marketing, you be the judge.
Nature photography isn't easy - it takes patience, persistence, expensive camera gear, and most important, the subject. Now add to that a moving Land Cruiser, a slippery seat to stand on, zero stabilization and the result isn't always as seen on TV. But there's no sense bemoaning lost shots because the experience of being with the Serengeti wildlife outweighs any grievances - dusty sensors and all. As for the so called 'Ugly 5'? Besides being a bit of cute tourism marketing, you be the judge.
Tanzania - Lions of the Serengeti
In Part 3 we get to the Serengeti, Salwa gives us a little baby elephant teaser and then we get to see so much more in the “Forever plains”. We definitely underestimated the shear number of animals we might see, at first worried if we would even get a chance to see lions.
In Part 3 we get to the Serengeti, Salwa gives us a little baby elephant teaser and then we get to see so much more in the “Forever plains”. We definitely underestimated the shear number of animals we might see, at first worried if we would even get a chance to see lions.
Tanzania - The safari that almost didn't happen
The second video from our Tanzanian Safari, a couple of days travelling through Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Park.
The second video from our Tanzanian Safari, a couple of days travelling through Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Park.
Wild at Heart - Living our BBC Wildlife Dreams
Africa, a wilderness wonderland that a young boy dreamed of seeing from the times sitting in front of a small TV on Saturday mornings watching shows like “Lorne Greene’s New Wilderness” and “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom”. Salwa and I finally got our chance to do a nature safari trip in Tanzania and it did not disappoint, in fact it just made us want to go back to different parts of Africa to experience more.
Africa, a wilderness wonderland that a young boy dreamed of seeing from the times sitting in front of a small TV on Saturday mornings watching shows like “Lorne Greene’s New Wilderness” and “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom”. Salwa and I finally got our chance to do a nature safari trip in Tanzania and it did not disappoint, in fact it just made us want to go back to different parts of Africa to experience more.
Black bears fishing on Vancouver Island
We really look forward to fall on Vancouver Island, the salmon start to run and when they do the bear come to the party. This short video is from one of the first outings this fall. Salwa put together a fun video of these three bears that were fishing within a few feet of each other.
We really look forward to fall on Vancouver Island, the salmon start to run and when they do the bear come to the party. This short video is from one of the first outings this fall. Salwa put together a fun video of these three bears that were fishing within a few feet of each other.
NO FIXED PLANS - EPISODE 10 - DON’T SETTLE
The final episode of our 5 months on the road with our camper trailer and cameras. We chased the sun, but the rain and cold were always just nipping at our heels. It may not have been the trip we expected but it was certainly a trip to remember.
The final episode of our 5 months on the road with our camper trailer and cameras. We chased the sun, but the rain and cold were always just nipping at our heels. It may not have been the trip we expected but it was certainly a trip to remember.
CHASING THE SUN. STAGE 9 - WESTWARD BOUND AGAIN
After our detour to Florida for a boat show we started back towards the west coast. The road seemed clear a head of us but storms were right behind us all the way. We did start to find some of the best campsites of our trip and some fantastic photo locations along the way. Welcome back to our photo road trip as we visit a beach tree grave yard in South Carolina, go through sand storms in Texas, sleep with the cows in Arizona, and find some burrowing owls in the California desert.
After our detour to Florida for a boat show we started back towards the west coast. The road seemed clear a head of us but storms were right behind us all the way. We did start to find some of the best campsites of our trip and some fantastic photo locations along the way. Welcome back to our photo road trip as we visit a beach tree grave yard in South Carolina, go through sand storms in Texas, sleep with the cows in Arizona, and find some burrowing owls in the California desert.
Chasing the Sun. Stage 8 - Texas...really, really big
So big that Salwa split it into 2 videos. One this second one we wander along the Mexico border through Big Bend State park and then back up to an interesting little artist town called Marfa.
So big that Salwa split it into 2 videos. One this second one we wander along the Mexico border through Big Bend State park and then back up to an interesting little artist town called Marfa.
Chasing the sun: stage 7 - Texas is big
We didn’t originally have plans to go to Texas but with cold and snow following us on our way south we found that there might be a little warm weather down at Big Bend. Once in Texas it was hard to leave, partly due to the distances and partly due to circumstances that were out of our control. This video gets us down into Big Bend National park after a few interesting stops along the way.
We didn’t originally have plans to go to Texas but with cold and snow following us on our way south we found that there might be a little warm weather down at Big Bend. Once in Texas it was hard to leave, partly due to the distances and partly due to circumstances that were out of our control. This video gets us down into Big Bend National park after a few interesting stops along the way.
Chasing the Sun. Stage 6 - Not enough time in Arizona and New Mexico.
Our time in these two states was short on this part of the trip with another Arctic weather mass heading our way. We did get some good hiking in some iconic areas, a taste that is going to bring us back for more.
Our time in these two states was short on this part of the trip with another Arctic weather mass heading our way. We did get some good hiking in some iconic areas, a taste that is going to bring us back for more.
Chasing the Sun. Stage 5 - Valley of Fire and Joshua Tree
We explore Valley of Fire and Joshua Tree hiking some beautiful rocky landscapes and getting some of our favourite photos from the trip so far.
After leaving Death Valley we crossed a snowy pass into Nevada, went through Vegas to Valley of Fire State Park. We stayed longer than expected in this area due to the absolute beauty in the landscape. Every day we found another area to hike with amazingly coloured rock formations.
Joshua Tree National park was next on our path. This is a park we visited years ago in a 1976 Westy but got snowed out one day in. This time we were able to enjoy the park and landscapes getting some amazing images.
Chasing the sun. Stage 4 - California coast to Death Valley
Salwa was very busy editing this fourth installment of our winter trip. In this episode I find an owl in some really big trees. Salwa spends quality time with a sea otter and we both get hit by rain and sand on the same dunes.
Salwa was very busy editing this fourth installment of our winter trip. In this episode I find an owl in some really big trees. Salwa spends quality time with a sea otter and we both get hit by rain and sand on the same dunes.
Chasing the sun. Stage 3 - Washington and Oregon
Quick video marking the end of our time in southern BC before we take off for the winter on a new Photo/video adventure through the Western US. Can't wait to get out there with the camera on a daily basis again.
Third installment of our trip to the west coast and down the west side of Canada and the US. Rain and snow have chased us out of Canada so we continue southward along the amazing coastline checking out as many interesting beaches and coves as we can before the rain catches up with us again.
Chasing the sun. Stage 2 - Tofino and Uculet
Quick video marking the end of our time in southern BC before we take off for the winter on a new Photo/video adventure through the Western US. Can't wait to get out there with the camera on a daily basis again.
Second installment of our trip to the west coast and down the west side of Canada and the US. We attempt to spend the month of November on Vancouver Island but the weather shortened our plans to a little more than a week in Tofino and Uculet and then a quick run to Victoria to take the ferry south to Port Angeles to continue chasing the sun and warmth.
Chasing the sun. A new beginning
Quick video marking the end of our time in southern BC before we take off for the winter on a new Photo/video adventure through the Western US. Can't wait to get out there with the camera on a daily basis again.
First installment of our trip to the west coast and down the west side of Canada and the US. This first video is from the Okanagan valley where we had spent the last few years to central Vancouver Island.
Weekend Wanders in Southern BC
Quick video marking the end of our time in southern BC before we take off for the winter on a new Photo/video adventure through the Western US. Can't wait to get out there with the camera on a daily basis again.
Quick video marking the end of our time in southern BC before we take off for the winter on a new Photo/video adventure through the Western US. Can't wait to get out there with the camera on a daily basis again.
Getting used to the camper
After having spent years tent camping and carrying our gear on our back or in our kayaks we are now getting used to the considerable luxury of having it all on wheels. Getting used to moving around with a camper and all the nifty things that come with it takes some time and a few weekends of close to home camping and photography.
After having spent years tent camping and carrying our gear on our back or in our kayaks we are now getting used to the considerable luxury of having it all on wheels. Getting used to moving around with a camper and all the nifty things that come with it takes some time and a few weekends of close to home camping and photography. The first trip was on a back country site along the Kettle river in South-central British Columbia.
Our New mobile nature photography setup
One of our plans when we moved out west was to be able to get closer to nature for longer periods of time, and do so with a bit of comfort. In this video we pick up our new camper trailer and go on a trek from Edmonton Alberta back to the Okanagan Valley through some spectacular scenery. This is hopefully just a taste of what is to come for us in the next few years.
One of our plans when we moved out west was to be able to get closer to nature for longer periods of time, and do so with a bit of comfort. In this video we pick up our new camper trailer and go on a trek from Edmonton Alberta back to the Okanagan Valley through some spectacular scenery. This is hopefully just a taste of what is to come for us in the next few years.
Okanagan Winter
The second stop on our Western “where to live” tour will keep us in the Okanagan Valley possibly for the next year. In our first couple of months we have managed to hike and explore much of the valley. I have spent a good amount of time looking for good nature locations for photography and continue looking for that piece of land that we will want to call home.
The second stop on our Western “where to live” tour will keep us in the Okanagan Valley possibly for the next year. In our first couple of months we have managed to hike and explore much of the valley. I have spent a good amount of time looking for good nature locations for photography and continue looking for that piece of land that we will want to call home.
The Kootenays
Our move out west during the pandemic has been interesting. A long drive across Canada in December, and a month in Nelson in the amazing Kootenays is a good start, but we are still looking for a final spot to live so that we can fully explore the nature and landscape of Western Mountains and coast of Canada.
Our move out west during the pandemic has been interesting. A long drive across Canada in December, and a month in Nelson in the amazing Kootenays is a good start, but we are still looking for a final spot to live so that we can fully explore the nature and landscape of Western Mountains and coast of Canada.