The first time you go on safari, you’ll wonder if anything will ever come close to it, ever again. From a photographer’s point of view, it really doesn’t get any better. Capturing exotic animals in their natural habitat is what wildlife photography is all about, and when on safari the sheer breadth and scale of the wildlife can be astounding.
And it’s not just the majestic wildlife, it’s also the people of Africa, the vibrant culture, the warm greetings and smiles. Then there’s the landscape, all wide open plains, huge skies, amazing scenery, colours and trees, and gorgeous light. As such, there’s more to safari than game drives and sundowners, and in this month’s main techniques guide, we’ll explore everything from the clothing, photo kit and Canon DSLR settings required…