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Photojournalism

Duke The Tusker

We are fortunate in Africa to have places where we can still see large numbers of elephants in the wild. One of the greatest experience’s I think is to see and be in the presence of a genuine “tusker”. I have managed to see a few in my journey as a photographer but what remains really special , is the first and only encounter with a legend of the Kruger National Park , ” Duke the Tusker “….

I have an interest in tuskers and over time I have me a gentleman by the name of Aat Vuik who is a extremely driven to provide records and details of these giants on his dedicated webpage , Tuskers of Africa . He travels regularly to Greater Kruger and also relies on contributions from fellow nature lovers to keep his personal records up to date . Spend some time and enjoy the detailed history he has recorded.

Link to the history of DUKE 

Link to images of Tuskers in Kenya

The site needs any updated images and I hope to assit after more Wild Eye Expeditions to Amboseli and the Mara Triangle

Earlier this year in Amboslei National Park I captured another true Giant , his is named “TIM”. This is one of my personal favourite images of the encounter……

Andrew Aveley , Tim Amboseli

With the surge of poaching , It saddens me to think that if mankind does not loose its bloodthirsty need for Ivory , that my childern will not get to see anymore of these gentle giants……….

Peace and Light

Andrew Aveley

The Chobe Fisherman

We all see and read about the amazing wildlife and that can be photographed on the Chobe river. Being a main artery of life in Southern Africa , there is a lot more to this epic destination.

When you first cruise down the river towards the southern channel , you notice small dugout canoes on the banks and one or two men tending to there fishing nets , the chobe fisherman. This has been a way of life for many generations of the locals and is truly a matter of survival.

andrew aveley chobe people of africa

Shot Information – Canon 5D MK III – 400 F2.8 l MK II + 1.4 MK III Convertor = 560 mm F 7.1 +2/3 . Shot from custom photographic boat and Gimpro Chair and gimbal. Due to contrasty morning over cast light I experimented with monochrome

Being able to overnight in the Chobe reserve is a unique feature of our Wild Eye expeditions and with that I managed to travel quite some distance up the river and got to see some of the more remote locals. Late in the afternoon as they headed out to tend there nets , scenes like this of a lone fisherman in his “town car” made for some great moments. Not only did they smile but wave and share a warm welcome to there little patch of river.

andrew aveley chobe people of africa

Shot Information - Canon 1D MK III – 16-35 mm F2.8 @16 mm  (21 mm with crop factor)  ISO 560 F8 , +2/3 , handheld from custom photographic boat . Natural colours basic LR 4 processing

The size of the river makes some of the fisherman move out into the centre , far from the safety of the river bank. To cap this , they do it in a very narrow hollowed out tree and have incredible balance. Every movement is calculated and deliberate .Amazing to see and I held my breath more than once…….

andrew aveley chobe people of africa

Canon 1D MK III – 400 F2.8 l MK II + 1.4 MK III Convertor = 560 mm (728 mm with crop factor)ISO 1000  F 4 + 2/3 .Shot from custom photographic boat and Gimpro Chair and gimbal. Early morning light , soft and rich colours of the river.

Taking time out to look at the entire destination will often provide some unique and different images which can add to your portfolio. Take a little time on your next adventure to “change the way you see the world”

Peace and Light

Andrew Aveley