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In this episode in the Behind The Frame series, Andrew Beck shares a Lightroom Edit of an image of a male leopard captured at the Lentorre Hide during the September 2022 Great Migration with Hides and Helicopters Safari. The Lentorre Hide offers the most incredible, intimate sightings of birds and animals at ground level. Launched [...]

A couple of years back, I went on holiday to Mana pools with my wife and two close friends. This was during the time that I was still working at Londolozi. After hearing some of the other individual’s stories about Mana Pools, it didn’t take much to persuade us to make the journey to Mana [...]

Wild Eye Rental Gear Over the past years, Wild Eye has developed quite the diverse range of camera gear to rent out to all our guests who travel with us. We have quite a variety of Nikon and Canon DSLR's, recently adding 3 mirrorless R6 Canon bodies with adaptors and the new RF 100mm - [...]

Do you struggle to decide when to convert an image from colour to black and white? Or even struggle with why would you even want to in the first place? In this blog, I'm going to tackle this very topic and walk you through my own way of thinking when I approach each image. What [...]

Having just returned from this tour that takes you to two of the icons of Kenya, The Masai Mara and Amboseli, this is my trip report where you can get an idea of what to expect on this incredible experience. In this video below, I talk you through the trip as well as share some [...]

We have decided to put a slight twist to this particular trip report. Instead of us writing about the experience and flooding this blog with images, we as the hosts of the trip decided to record a video and speak you through the incredible safari we recently returned from. Overlayed in the video of Johan [...]

Are you planning on entering The Greatest Maasai Mara photo competition and standing a chance of winning $10 000 AND a 5 night stay at Angama Mara? We would love to help you refine your image selections and edits and perhaps increase your chances of winning this fantastic prize all whilst supporting one of the [...]

Looking for a big game changer to your photography? For now, look no further than Topaz Labs. Before we get into this, ever hear/read – “Haters will say its photoshop”? Well this incredible softwareis far from. To put it simply, Topaz Labs have a variety of products that will help you as a photographer to [...]

Did you know that there are actually four recognized subspecies of gorilla, all of which are native to Africa? Eastern Gorilla (Gorilla beringei) The Eastern Gorilla is divided into two subspecies: the mountain gorilla and the eastern lowland gorilla. The mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) is found in the Virunga Mountains on the border of [...]

The Masai Mara offers incredible photographic opportunities outside of the typical migration period. In fact, many an award winning image has been captured during the shoulder season either side of the migratory movements. Whilst our 6 Night Mara Experience Safaris have always been popular, we have made some exciting changes to the itinerary which sees [...]

We have an incredible team at Wild Eye. Yeah, I might be biased but I'm convinced we have one of the best travel, photographic and guiding teams in the game.  The way we managed to fight through Covid, the level of our in the field education and inspiration, our incredible finance and logistics ream and [...]

Raw and JPEG are two common image file formats used in digital photography. Raw: Raw images are unprocessed data directly from the camera's image sensor. They contain more information and provide more flexibility for post-processing. Raw files have larger file sizes and require specialized software for viewing and editing. JPEG: JPEG images are processed and [...]

It's often been said that the more you know the better it gets. I also then believe that the more intentional you are with whatever you do, the better your outcome will be. This is kind of where I got the idea for this episode of The Wild Eye Podcast in which I ask where [...]

In this episode Andrew Beck, who just returned from the Congo, shares conversations he recently had in the field with Raphaël de Laage, Dean Oelofse and Nicole Mathesie. Raphaël is the senior camp manager at Congo Conservation Company while Dean and Nicole are two of the guides who work in this amazing part of Africa. Congo Conservation Company [...]

The future of photography...  Now that is a scary thought! The world of photography is constantly evolving with new technologies and advancements being made every day. As photographers, it's important to stay informed about the latest trends and developments in the field in order to stay ahead of the game. One of the biggest trends [...]

In this video, I show you how I set up my function buttons on my Nikon Z9, specifically for wildlife photography. Of course, these are just the way that I have them set up and your use case may change entirely. I hope it helps all you new Z9 owners out there. Have a different [...]

In this video, I take a look at my shiny new Nikon Z9 and show you just how I sets up my Photo Shooting Menu and Video Recording Menu. There will be more videos coming soon on this flagship camera, from a Custom Button Mapping Video, to an in depth look at the focusing system [...]

There are many challenges new photographers will face along their journey. This too will be the case for your more seasoned photographers as facing challenges is simply just a part of life. Where is the fun with no challenges right? Challenges are opportunities for growth and development. This too can help build resilience, increase self-awareness [...]

This is a topic that I often discuss with guests out on safari and I have mentioned it in previous posts as well. What is the meaning behind your photography? My journey started many years ago when I purchased my first camera and the reason I bought it, was to remember moments, freeze moments in [...]

South Luangwa National Park in Zambia is a true gem in the African wilderness, and has become one of my favourite safari destinations which should be on your bucket list.  Over the past few years I have shared some incredible moments with clients in this amazing park.  South Luangwa should be on your bucket list [...]

The Masai Mara as a safari destination is something I do not think needs an explanation. This gem of a safari destination is one of the most prolific game viewing destinations imaginable as it is home to an incredibly diverse array of wildlife. Along with that comes, probably one of the most spectacular natural events [...]