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Elephant Odyssey by San Diego Zoo

Monday, February 8, 2010
By P. B. Eleazer
Elephant Odyssey by San Diego Zoo

The San Diego Zoo’s new promotion to help raise funds for their collaboration with Elephants Without Borders, to help support work to save elephants. You’ve probably heard the expression “the elephant in the room,” but how about the elephant in the iPhone? Now you can carry elephants with you, courtesy of our brand-new iPhone... »

Livingstone – The Zambian Side of Victoria Falls

Friday, February 5, 2010
By P. B. Eleazer
Livingstone – The Zambian Side of Victoria Falls

A ‘must see’ near to Chobe is Victoria Falls.  While the view is grand, some are not so comfortable in Zimbabwe due to political and/or economic concerns.  Since the falls are on the Zambia/Zim border, an alternative is to stay and view from Livingston,... »

The Debate: What is most important on Safari

Thursday, February 4, 2010
By P. B. Eleazer
The Debate: What is most important on Safari

Johan Knols at PlanYourSafari recently suggested that the most important item for a safari is a proper bed. His argument: Waking up rested is the most important thing during your safari, even if all the next points fail. If you have to sleep on... »


Harry Behret’s Wildlife Photography Tips

Tuesday, February 2, 2010
By P. B. Eleazer
Harry Behret’s Wildlife Photography Tips

The following shooting tips and techniques article was written by Harry Behret. Mr. Behret reserves all rights for the text and images within the article.  From our experience, general... »

Photo Tip – Consider “High Key” Effect for Animals with Patterns

Saturday, January 30, 2010
By P. B. Eleazer
Photo Tip – Consider “High Key” Effect for Animals with Patterns

Sometimes when on safari, you spot great animals … but unfortunately, it will be hard to create the separation you wanted between the subject and the bush around the... »

Time to enter the 2010 International Conservation Photography Awards

Friday, January 29, 2010
By P. B. Eleazer
Time to enter the 2010 International Conservation Photography Awards

As you may have read in prior posts, I am a big fan of Art Wolfe.  This particular contest was started by Art and a couple of his friends... »

Update on ‘Skimmer Sack’ bean bag

Wednesday, January 27, 2010
By P. B. Eleazer

On safari, camera stability is critical.  This is especially true considering many use large telephoto lenses and light is low, driving slower shutter speeds.  Generally, you are shooting from... »

Photo Tip: Photographing the Quintessential African Sunsets with Silhouettes

Tuesday, January 26, 2010
By P. B. Eleazer
Photo Tip: Photographing the Quintessential African Sunsets with Silhouettes

The following article by me was first published as a guest feature at www.Photo-Africa.com.  I wanted also share it with my ChobeSafari friends.  I hope this is of value... »

Pilot praised for quick reaction

Sunday, January 24, 2010
By P. B. Eleazer
Pilot praised for quick reaction

For many travelers who visit both Chobe and also camps near Okavango or Moremi, small charter planes are used to save time and also due to the limited road... »

A passionate view of a Botswana visit

Saturday, January 23, 2010
By P. B. Eleazer

I ran across this video by Jenny Hontz, posted via Northwestern University’s web relations .  It’s more of a short narrated slide show, but has some great photos and... »

Keep it real! Wildlife Photographer of the Year title stripped

Thursday, January 21, 2010
By P. B. Eleazer
Keep it real!  Wildlife Photographer of the Year title stripped

This will clearly be the year’s biggest photography news: BBC News has confirmed that the winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year award has been disqualified after judges ruled... »

Thursday, January 21, 2010
By P. B. Eleazer

We have ‘guest authored’ an article at www.Photo-Africa.com while their primary Editor, Gerry Van der Walt, is on holiday.  We think you will like the site and our article... »

Photo of the Day – January 20, 2010

Wednesday, January 20, 2010
By P. B. Eleazer
Photo of the Day – January 20, 2010

Giraffes in B&W »

Jigsaw Puzzle/Photo of the Day – January 15, 2010

Friday, January 15, 2010
By P. B. Eleazer
Jigsaw Puzzle/Photo of the Day – January 15, 2010

\Click on the image to get to the puzzle. »

Continuing the Search for the Perfect Beanbag – Naturescapes’ newest entry … the SkimmerSack

Wednesday, January 13, 2010
By P. B. Eleazer
Continuing the Search for the Perfect Beanbag – Naturescapes’ newest entry … the SkimmerSack

In a previous article, we discussed commercially available bean bag options for safari.  We promised to continue reviewing versions as they became available. OKay, so this article is …. well... »

New Year’s day in Chobe National Park

Monday, January 11, 2010
By P. B. Eleazer
New Year’s day in Chobe National Park

The time to go to Chobe is the southern Africa winter months, which span from June until September.  The summer (northern hemisphere’s winter) are the wet months.  Many of... »

Continuing the search – additional comments on the Photo Bean Bag by Cazbeanz

Wednesday, January 6, 2010
By P. B. Eleazer
Continuing the search – additional comments on the Photo Bean Bag by Cazbeanz

In our review of ‘sack’ style beanbag support systems, we wrote the following: “Photo Bean Bag by Cazbeanz – Cazbeanz exists today.  Will it exist tomorrow?  This company and... »

Water Monitor Lizard Fends off Lion Cubs

Saturday, January 2, 2010
By P. B. Eleazer

Another interesting video from Earth-Watch on Botswana wildlife: »

Photo Tip: An initial peak at Topaz Adjust

Monday, December 28, 2009
By P. B. Eleazer
Photo Tip: An initial peak at Topaz Adjust

Seeing images by others created with Topaz Photo Adjust, I assumed that it was just another HDR program.  However, seeing so many many highly regareded photographers use this tool,... »

Video: A Drive Through Chobe National Park

Saturday, December 26, 2009
By P. B. Eleazer

“DavesWebSiteVideo” uploaded this on YouTube.  It gives a great overview of the variety of animals spotted in a day and will also give you a feel for water levels... »

African Elephants RUN from the sound of Bees!

Thursday, December 24, 2009
By P. B. Eleazer
African Elephants RUN from the sound of Bees!

While reading info on African Elepants, I came a across an article from October 2007 issue of Current Biology entitled “African elephants run from the sound of disturbed bees“. ... »

Video: Elephant giving birth

Saturday, December 19, 2009
By P. B. Eleazer

Have you ever wonder just exactly how an elephant gives birth?  Do they lay on their side?  Do they stand up?  How soon does the baby start walking?  Attached... »

Wildlife trade raping Africa – Hundreds of species for sale on the internet

Thursday, December 17, 2009
By P. B. Eleazer
Wildlife trade raping Africa – Hundreds of species for sale on the internet

the following is an article from Wildlife Extra.com.  The article focuses on Tanzania, but that doesn’t mean Botswana is a potential target for thieves.  Let’s hope Rangers and Police... »

Photo of the Day: Spring Rain Coming December 15, 2009

Tuesday, December 15, 2009
By P. B. Eleazer
Photo of the Day: Spring Rain Coming        December 15, 2009

The winter is now over within Botswana and the rains come to Chobe and areas north, keeping the bush alive for another great season of wildlife viewing next year. ... »