Archive 2023 · Okavango Delta, Botswana
p.1 #1Okavango Delta, Botswana
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Hi everyone. I spent 8 nights in the Kwara Concession of the Okavango Delta. The area is known for its predators and I was hoping to spend time with the resident big cats as well as wild dogs. It took lots of amazing tracking work by my guides, but we had some wonderful sightings in my time there.
With regards to equipment, I took two Canon R5s. One with the 600mm F/4 and the other with the new 100-300 F/2.8. On the 100-300 I had the 1.4 extender attached for 95% of the photos I took with it. This was my first trip with the combo and despite the weight during travel, I was really happy with it. The 140-420mm/600mm range was great.
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Nov 15, 2023 at 05:49 PM
p.1 #2Okavango Delta, Botswana
Excellent set of photos.
The delta is a wonderful place for photography.
Dave
The delta is a wonderful place for photography.
Dave
Nov 15, 2023 at 06:00 PM
p.1 #3Okavango Delta, Botswana
A stunning and beautiful set. on the bucket list
Chris S.
Nov 15, 2023 at 06:01 PM
p.1 #5Okavango Delta, Botswana
Wow, gorgeous images... all of them. Thank you for sharing your equipment list also.
Nov 15, 2023 at 07:41 PM
p.1 #8Okavango Delta, Botswana
these are fantastic. nice eye level POV for many. The carmine beeeaters are awesome.
I am scheduled to go there in July 24.
I am scheduled to go there in July 24.
Nov 16, 2023 at 04:09 AM
p.1 #9Okavango Delta, Botswana
Excellent series. Lots of "POP" in these images! 
Nov 16, 2023 at 12:01 PM
p.1 #10Okavango Delta, Botswana
#6 & #10 for me.. must be awesome to experience the view in person... ))
Nov 16, 2023 at 01:23 PM
p.1 #11Okavango Delta, Botswana
Looks like you found what you were after. The dogs playing is really a cool shot. All well done.
Nov 16, 2023 at 06:52 PM
p.1 #12Okavango Delta, Botswana
louie champan wrote:
A most impressive set of images!
I'm inclined to agree ! Voted
John
A most impressive set of images!
I'm inclined to agree ! Voted
John
Nov 16, 2023 at 07:14 PM
p.1 #14Okavango Delta, Botswana
dclark wrote:
Excellent set of photos.
The delta is a wonderful place for photography.
Dave
Thank you, Dave. Yes, the Delta is a stunning place.
csinseattle wrote:
A stunning and beautiful set. on the bucket list
Chris S.
Thank you, Chris!
louie champan wrote:
A most impressive set of images!
Thanks, Louie
learle wrote:
Wow, gorgeous images... all of them. Thank you for sharing your equipment list also.
Thank you for the kind words.
morris wrote:
Great set. 1 and 10 are my picks
Morris
Thank you. I agree, cubs are always a favourite of mine.
Vince Maidens wrote:
Lovely stuff
Thank you, Vince.
kdacharya wrote:
these are fantastic. nice eye level POV for many. The carmine beeeaters are awesome.
I am scheduled to go there in July 24.
Thank you. I had to contort myself to get to eye level on some of them, the vehicle wasn't very conducive to getting low.
Ted ellis wrote:
Excellent series. Lots of "POP" in these images!
Thank you, Ted!
tntcorp1 wrote:
#6 & #10 for me.. must be awesome to experience the view in person... ))
Thank you. I think #6 might be my favourite as well.
DivineFocus wrote:
Looks like you found what you were after. The dogs playing is really a cool shot. All well done.
Thank you. The dogs interacting is so much fun to watch. Tough to capture as they never stop moving!
johnohio wrote:
I'm inclined to agree ! Voted
John
Thank you, John!
mantrakk wrote:
crisp images ! Thx for sharing !
Thank you!
Excellent set of photos.
The delta is a wonderful place for photography.
Dave
Thank you, Dave. Yes, the Delta is a stunning place.
csinseattle wrote:
A stunning and beautiful set. on the bucket list
Chris S.
Thank you, Chris!
louie champan wrote:
A most impressive set of images!
Thanks, Louie
learle wrote:
Wow, gorgeous images... all of them. Thank you for sharing your equipment list also.
Thank you for the kind words.
morris wrote:
Great set. 1 and 10 are my picks
Morris
Thank you. I agree, cubs are always a favourite of mine.
Vince Maidens wrote:
Lovely stuff
Thank you, Vince.
kdacharya wrote:
these are fantastic. nice eye level POV for many. The carmine beeeaters are awesome.
I am scheduled to go there in July 24.
Thank you. I had to contort myself to get to eye level on some of them, the vehicle wasn't very conducive to getting low.
Ted ellis wrote:
Excellent series. Lots of "POP" in these images!
Thank you, Ted!
tntcorp1 wrote:
#6 & #10 for me.. must be awesome to experience the view in person... ))
Thank you. I think #6 might be my favourite as well.
DivineFocus wrote:
Looks like you found what you were after. The dogs playing is really a cool shot. All well done.
Thank you. The dogs interacting is so much fun to watch. Tough to capture as they never stop moving!
johnohio wrote:
louie champan wrote
A most impressive set of images!John
Thank you, John!
mantrakk wrote:
crisp images ! Thx for sharing !
Thank you!
Nov 17, 2023 at 01:17 PM
p.1 #15Okavango Delta, Botswana
Really wonderful set of images! I especially like #'s 1, 6, & 13.
Greg
Greg
Nov 17, 2023 at 01:36 PM
p.1 #16Okavango Delta, Botswana
gmccroskery wrote:
Really wonderful set of images! I especially like #'s 1, 6, & 13.
Greg
Thank you, Greg!
Really wonderful set of images! I especially like #'s 1, 6, & 13.
Greg
Thank you, Greg!
Nov 18, 2023 at 05:21 PM
p.1 #17Okavango Delta, Botswana
A nice variety and a pleasure to view. Bruce
Nov 20, 2023 at 10:29 AM
p.1 #18Okavango Delta, Botswana
Great job! Superb photos. How did you find your excellent guide? Sounds like they helped make it a very special trip.
Nov 20, 2023 at 01:30 PM
p.1 #19Okavango Delta, Botswana
Extraordinary set !!!! Enjoyed each and every one. 5 is so scary looking !
Birdie
Birdie
Nov 20, 2023 at 06:18 PM
p.1 #20Okavango Delta, Botswana
Carmel Nikon wrote:
Great job! Superb photos. How did you find your excellent guide? Sounds like they helped make it a very special trip.
In my research I had learned that the Kwara concession was known for its productive sightings and good guiding. All of the camps are run by the same company, Kwando. In corresponding with them I was clear that photography was my priority and I requested a guide who understood the needs of photographers. That said, in watching the other guides, I don't think there were any bad choices. In Botswana where they have a lower volume/higher cost model, it seems to attract a higher quality of guiding.
Thank you for the kind words!
Great job! Superb photos. How did you find your excellent guide? Sounds like they helped make it a very special trip.
In my research I had learned that the Kwara concession was known for its productive sightings and good guiding. All of the camps are run by the same company, Kwando. In corresponding with them I was clear that photography was my priority and I requested a guide who understood the needs of photographers. That said, in watching the other guides, I don't think there were any bad choices. In Botswana where they have a lower volume/higher cost model, it seems to attract a higher quality of guiding.
Thank you for the kind words!
Nov 20, 2023 at 06:22 PM