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Komodo National Park - Home of the Dragon

Komodo offers some of the best diving in Indonesia, but there be dragons as well.

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Costa Rica - An adventure right from the start.

The adventure across central Costa Rica began with drive through Braulio Carillo National Park, lush and mountainous.

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The influence of 'Born Free' ...

Last week someone at the Elsa Conservation Trust asked me 'As we approach the anniversary of Joy Adamson's birth, did "Born Free" change the way you look at nature? What does this rare moment of connection mean to you?' I replied - "Yes, Born Free did change the way I look at nature. As a child, I collected stamps and the beautiful coloured pictures of animals on the Kenyan stamps sparked my desire to visit the country one day. I watched the film years later and it showed me the connection between an adult human and a young animal I had yearned for; thus renewing my interest and initiating my support for several relevant charities. It also gave me an interest in all wildlife, which has become my main genre in one of my hobbies, photography. Wind the clock forward by seventy years to last September when I stayed at Elsa's Kopje in Meru National Park, the 12th camp I have visited in Kenya - I couldn't believe my luck when this scene appeared for me to photograph: a childhood dream come true! My thanks to RPS Nature Group for their presentations, my contributors at Better Photographs for their masterclasses and OM Systems for their camera systems.

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The Golden Triangle - A Magical Tour of India

Travelling the Golden Triangle presents many opportunities for better photographs with a difference.

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More about Subjects we Photograph ...

Having perused a copy of this book whilst on my recent Safari Tour in Kenya, I added it to my Christmas Wish List. Santa kindly obliged and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys photographing wildlife ...

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Landscape Photography - Thoughts from the Master on how to take the best images.

Landscape Photography through the eyes of Charlie Waite - now widely revered internationally as the doyen of English landscape photographers.

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Panorama Photography - The All Around View.

Panorama Photography enables you to capture the total grandeur of the scene that a single wide angle lens setting simply misses.

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Travel Photography Masterclass - How to take pictures that inspire the viewer.

Of the few photographers who could present a credible travel photography masterclass, Julian Comrie has a lifetime of experience in taking stunning pictures which is acknowledged at the highest level.

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Great Wildlife Pictures - How to take that Special Photo.

Wish you had taken those great wildlife pictures? Well here's how you can.

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Close up Photography - Sometimes flash is the only option.

Using flash for close up photography of insects, other invertebrates and flowers in the field.

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Super Macro Photography - Up Close with Greater Depth.

A Super Macro Photography technique enabling you to achieve greater depth of field when using a wide aperture.

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BBC Wildlife Photography Tips

Easy to use Wildlife Photography Tips from BBC Wildlife Photographers.

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International Snow Leopard Day

Did you know that the 23rd October was a special day for Snow Leopards? One of the "Remembering Wildlife" books is all about leopards. It was the first one of the series in my library and it inspired me to collect all of them ...

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African Safari - An adventure in South Africa.

A South African Safari offers adventure and many photo opportunities. Here's some advice on how to make the most of it.

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10 Years of Remembering Wildlife ...

Scarcely a month passes that I don't re-read one of my books in the 'Remembering Wildlife' series. There is always one of them on my coffee table for visitors to admire. Each book contains not just beautiful photos from top wildlife photographers and an insight into the individual species, but the sale proceeds are donated to the charities who are doing their utmost to protect them. Yesterday, I received the 10th book in this incredible series. Whilst focussing on one of the most endangered of all mammals, the Pangolin, it also contains photos from all the nine previous books. I am delighted that this is one thing I can do to help ensure our wildlife is preserved. To purchase a copy of the book, simply click on this image ...

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RPS Nature Group - Cross Fertilisation of Ideas and Techniques

The RPS Nature Group brings together photographers, naturalists and biologists who encourage each other.

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The RPS (Royal Photographic Society) - A must for the serious photographer.

You are unlikely to meet an Amateur or Professional Photographer who cannot benefit by being a member of the RPS.

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Autumn Photographs - A challenge for your technical abilities.

Taking autumn photographs challenges your photographic abilities and encourages you to be more creative with your perspectives.

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Landscape - A seasonal perspective

The changing seasons can have a profound effect on the landscape and, therefore, photographic techniques.

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Places to Photograph - Some of the Best

Most photographers are looking for great places to photograph. This section covers some of the best that we have visited.

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