Tag: CHRISTIAN SPERKA PHOTOGRAPHY

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LOCK DOWN PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI XXXI

Vincent and I went on a very wet safari this afternoon. After it had rained all night and most of the day we took a short drive. We saw some general game, some Buffalo and a White Rhino.

I used my iPhone and my binoculars to get a close up shot. Considering the rain, the bad light and the distance the shots turned out remarkably well 😊

Have a good evening, stay home and stay safe

PS: We are very happy about the rain – more than 30mm last night!

… as taken through the binoculars
… and cropped to a square picture!

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STAY-AT-HOME TUESDAY

For a bit of a laugh 😊

Stay home and stay safe.

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LOCK DOWN PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI XXX

Today I did a little experiment and left my cameras at home. Equipped with two iPhones (Xs Max and 7+), a pair of Swarovski binoculars and an adapter to attach a phone to the binos I went onto evening safari.

And here are some of the pictures which proof that a smart phone safari can be very rewarding. If you want to know more about this you can watch my video on the topic: https://youtu.be/eLeKTRP615g

Getting close 😊
2x magnification lens
Trough Swarovski 8×42 Binoculars
1x magnification lens
3.5x zoom (crop)
2 x magnification lens
Me and my iPhone Xs Max
1x magnification lens
1 x magnification lens

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STAY-AT-HOME MONDAY

The picture for this morning is of a Nile Monitor enjoying the evening sun. They are also called African Small-Grain Lizard or Water Leguaan.

Have a good week, stay home and stay safe!

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LOCK DOWN PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI XXVIII

As promised in this morning’s post here is a short video of yesterday’s close encounter with one of our Elephant herds.

You know you are close enough when the Ellie’s walk in your shadow 😊

Stay home and stay safe!

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My Online Gallery

http://www.sperka.biz

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STAY-AT-HOME SATURDAY

Being close to Elephants is very special. I know that for many people it is terrifying. That is the reason why I make sure to keep a ‘comfort distance’ when driving with guests on safari.

But I personally do not mind to be close to these gentle giants as long as it is on their terms. Yesterday evening I was watching a breeding herd of Elephants from quite a distance when they decided to change direction and walk straight towards my vehicle. I set up my iPhone to take some video and I kept shooting with my cameras.

This picture is a closeup (taken with a 70mm lens) of an Elephant bull’s skin as he was passing in touching distance. It was exhilarating and calming at the same time to have these huge creators so very close.

I am planning to post some of the video footage this evening, but I thought you might enjoy this special picture!

Stay home and stay safe.

My YouTube Channel

http://www.youtube.com/christiansperkaphotography

Wildlife4Kids

http://www.wildlife4kids.com

Thanda Tales

http://www.thandatales.co.za

My Online Gallery

http://www.sperka.biz

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LOCK DOWN PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI XXVII

I live in a magical place. These are four images I took today today:

5:48 (am) at Thanda House just before I left in the morning

6:22 (am) in the western part of the reserve as the sun started burning away the morning mist

17:09 (5:09pm) am Elephant walking west just as the sun was setting

17:57 (5:57pm) after the sun had set three Giraffe bulls were fighting on the savanna as I was on my way home

Have a good weekend, stay home and stay safe!

My YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/christiansperkaphotography

Wildlife4Kids http://www.wildlife4kids.com

Thanda Tales

http://www.thandatales.co.za

My Online Gallery

http://www.sperka.biz

#Christiansperkaphotography @christiansperkaphotography #thandasafari @thandasafari

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