Blog – Christian Sperka Photography

2026-05-12

Surprise!

After 12 years away, very good friends of mine have brought me back to Nashville, Tennessee, USA, as a surprise guest for the graduation of five of their youngsters. I was not allowed to say anything until yesterday’s pre-graduation party, which was fantastic.

That means I can now post again as usual 😊.

And for all my friends in Nashville: I am giving a talk about my 14 YEARS LIVING ON A GAME RESERVE on Thursday, 14 May, at 12 pm at the HCA Healthcare Veterinary Center at the Nashville Zoo. Anyone interested is welcome to attend.

More pictures from my travel will follow soon …

2026-04-30

Timeout from Social Media

Hello my friends and followers,

From today, I will be taking two weeks off from the internet, and social media. I will be back with my regular posts soon.

2026-04-30

Picture of the Day!

Topic: Truly a Dugga Boy – a common nickname for an old Cape Buffalo bull, in retirement and separated from his herd.

Technical data: Canon R6 with RF lens f11/800mm | ISO 6400 | 1/500sec | ev+0 | WB 6500K | AV Mode

#amazingwildlife #africansafari #christiansperkaphotography #thandasafari

2026-04-26

Memories

These are a few of my favorite pictures I have taken in April on Thanda Safari, on Pakamisa Private Game Reserve, and in Umhlanga!

What a wonderful world!

2026-04-24

Picture of the Day!

Topic: This young male Lion thought he can just walk up to the Impalas for breakfast. But a second after I took this picture the two Impalas disappeared 😊

Technical data: Canon R6 MII with RF lens f4-6.3/24-240mm | ISO 800 | 1/500sec | f6.7 | ev+0 | 200mm | WB 6500K | AV Mode

#amazingwildlife #africansafari #christiansperkaphotography #thandasafari

2026-04-22

Picture of the Day!

Topic: Lion cub in a tree!

Technical data: Canon R6 MII with EF lens f4-5.6/70-300mm | ISO 200 | 1/500sec | f5.6 | ev+0 | 300mm | WB 6500K | AV Mode

#amazingwildlife #africansafari #christiansperkaphotography #thandasafari

2026-04-13

A Weekend Collage

With good weather, a bit of luck, and good tracking skills!

A picture collage from

the last weekend with four very enjoyable game drives.

My guest were very pleased, and so were Bheki and I!

#amazingwildlife #christiansperkaphotography

#thandasafari

2026-04-10

Picture of the Day!

Topic: A true JOURNEY of Giraffe at Thanda Safari. Journey is the group noun for a group of Giraffe

Technical data: Canon R6 MII with RF lens f11/800mm | ISO 640 | 1/500sec | ev+0 | WB 6500K | AV Mode

2026-04-06

Picture of the Day!

Topic: On eye level …

Technical data: Canon R6 MII with RF lens f4-6.3/24-240mm | ISO 320 | 1/500sec | f6.3 | ev+0 | 240mm | WB 6500K | AV Mode

#amazingwildlife #christiansperkaphotography #gamereserve #wildlifephotography #learnphotography

2026-04-05

Happy Easter