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Andrew

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Photographer & Private Guide | Connecting with Nature and Light | Private Safari Specialist Southern Africa | Kruger National Park Specialist

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July 2025 - 6 Nights of Wildlife, Photography and Food in a exclusive private camp in Thornybush Private Game Reserve

Only 2 of 6 seats available for this Safari - Book yours now with caroline@wildexpressions.co.za

08.04.2025 08:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Unending Wild - The Delta, Botswana

The Floodplain - From high above Botswanaโ€™s Okavango Delta, these two giraffes wander across the winding waterways.
Camera: Canon 5D MK IV and Canon 70-200 F2.8 L

ย #connectingwithnatureandlight #wildexpressions #safaritravel #shotoncanon #canonrsa

07.04.2025 00:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Unending Wild - Chobe River, Botswana

An elusive family of Otters on the Chobe River huddled together for a quick family portrait.ย 

#kingfisher #connectingwithnatureandlightย  #shotoncanon #canonrsa

04.04.2025 05:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Unending Wild - Chobe River, Botswana

A pied Kingfisher hovers against a golden dawn sky along the Chobe River

#kingfisher #connectingwithnatureandlightย  #shotoncanon #canonrsa

02.04.2025 05:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Unending Wild - Duba Plains, Botswana

Stride of the Giants - Sitting on the ground & encountering these amazing animals on foot is pectacular

Camera: Canon 5D MK III and Canon 70-200 F2.8 L

#monochromemonday #connectingwithnatureandlight #wildexpressions #safaritravel #shotoncanon #canonrsa

31.03.2025 17:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Say hello to Krugerโ€™s most glamorous supermodel, the lilac-breasted roller! Rumor has it that more cameras have clicked at this bird than any Hollywood red carpet.With feathers this vibrant, itโ€™s practically screaming, "Click" pose!โ€™โ€

#rollerย  #connectingwithnatureandlightย  #shotoncanon #canonrsa

26.03.2025 17:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Unending Wild - Kalahari, Botswana

Sanctuary in the Sun - โ€œA lone tree stands as the lifeline for a herd of wildebeest, offering brief respite from the relentless heat.ย 

#monochromemonday #connectingwithnatureandlight #wildexpressions #safaritravel #shotoncanon #canonrsa

24.03.2025 20:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Unending Wild - Kruger National Park, South Africa

"Rainfall's Quiet Catchโ€ - A Verreaux's Eagle owl shares a juicy bullfrog with its fledgling in the summer rains - Canon R6 and Canon EF 400 F2.8 MK II plus 1.4 Extender

#owlย  #connectingwithnatureandlightย  #shotoncanon #canonrsa

19.03.2025 17:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Unending Wild - Namibia

Have you been to Namibia? "Guardians of the Night Skyโ€ย 

#print #buymyartplease #landscape #connectingwithnatureandlight #printart #shotoncanon #canonsa

18.03.2025 20:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Unending Wild - Kruger National Park, Northern Region, South Africa

Have you ever seen the Kruger Roo???? Let me know - Camera: Canon R5 and EF 400 F2.8 MK II IS USM

#krugernationalparkย  #connectingwithnatureandlight #wildexpressions #safaritravel #shotoncanon #canonrsa

13.03.2025 17:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Unending Wild - The Chobe River, Botswana

โ€œSunset Anthemโ€ - The African Fish Eagle heralds the end of the day with a resonant call, its silhouette framed against a rose-hued sky - Canon 7D MK 11 and Canon EF 100-400 F4.5 to F5.6 MK II

#connectingwithnatureandlightย  #shotoncanon #canonrsa

12.03.2025 17:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Unending Wild - Botswana

โ€œScorched Silence - Africaโ€™s Timeless Expanseโ€

#print #buymyartplease #landscape #connectingwithnatureandlight #printart

11.03.2025 17:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Unending Wild - The Greater Kruger, South Africa

A black-and-white portrait of the famed Birmingham Male in the Sabi Sands

Camera: Canon 7D MK II and Canon EF 100-400 F4.5-F5.6 MK II

#monochromemonday #connectingwithnatureandlight #wildexpressions #safaritravel #shotoncanon #canonrsa

10.03.2025 15:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Unending Wild - The Chobe River, Botswana

African Skimmer aerial ballet

Camera: Canon 5D MK III and Canon EF 600 F4 IS USM MK II

#birdphotography #connectingwithnatureandlight #wildexpressions #safaritravel #shotoncanon #canonrsa

06.03.2025 17:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Unending Wild - Knysna - South Africa

Portrait of a King - One of the most infamous lions in the history of the Sabi Sands Game reserve. Part of a coalition of 4 called "The Mapogos". His name was "Mr T"

#print #buymyartplease #landscape #connectingwithnatureandlight #seascape #dji #djimavic

04.03.2025 17:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Unending Wild - The Greater Kruger, South Africa

In the stark simplicity of black and white, the lone white rhino framed in a empty landscape

Camera: Canon 6D MK II and Canon EF 50mm F1.8

#monochromemondayย  #connectingwithnatureandlight #wildexpressions #safaritravel #shotoncanon #canonrsa

03.03.2025 20:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Unending Wild - African Sunset, South Africa

Cheers to you and the weekend, whatever your favourite tipple might be!

Canon R5 with Canon RF 35 F1.8

#funfriday #connectingwithnatureandlight #wildlifephotography #wildexpressions #safaritravel #shotoncanon #canonrsa

28.02.2025 18:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The sounds and sites at the edge of a Southern Carmine Bee-Eater nesting site is incredible.

#connectingwithnatureandlight #namibia #birdphotographyย  #safaritravel #wildlife #wildlifeofinstagram #wildlifephotography #remotebirding

27.02.2025 17:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Unending Wild - The Zambezi Region, Namibia

Southern Carmine Bee-Eaters arriving to feed their young underground nests

Camera: Canon 7D MK II and Canon EF 100-400 F4.5-F5.6 IS USM MK II

#birdphotography #connectingwithnatureandlight #wildexpressions #safaritravel #shotoncanon #canonrsa

27.02.2025 16:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wednesday - How a Safari Sparked an Aussie Photography Starย 

ย #connectingwithnatureandlight #wildexpressions #safaritravel

https://andrewaveley.co.za/sarsha-r-photography-top-australian-photographer/

26.02.2025 15:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Unending Wild - Knysna - South Africa

Life from above - A thriving wetland at low tide with colours and textures

#print #buymyartplease #landscape #connectingwithnatureandlight #seascape #dji #djimavic

25.02.2025 17:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Listen - Do you know what that noise is and what this leopard cub is thinking...........

#connectingwithnatureandlight #cheetah #safaritravel #shotoncanon #canonrsa

24.02.2025 18:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Unending Wild - The Kruger, South Africa

The Barn Swallow flies like a missile and its taken thousands of frame to get a handful sharp

Camera: Canon 1DX and Canon EF 300 F2.8 L IS USM

#birdphotography #connectingwithnatureandlight #wildexpressions #safaritravel #shotoncanon #canonrsa

20.02.2025 13:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Unending Wild - Madikwe - South Africa

Mรกni - The moon. In Norse mythology, Mรกni is the brother of Sรณl (the sun) and the son of Mundilfari.

Camera: Canon 7D MK II Lens: Canon EF 100-400 F4.5-F5.6 IS USM MK II

#landscape #connectingwithnatureandlight #seascape #CanonRSA #shotoncanon

18.02.2025 20:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Unending Wild - Zimanga - South Africa

The other side of what everyone see's.

Camera: Canon R6 | Lens: Canon EF 100-400 F4.5 F5.6 IS USM L MK II

#monochromemonday #connectingwithnatureandlight #wildlifephotography #wildexpressions #safaritravel #CanonRSA #shotoncanon

17.02.2025 19:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This Adorable cheetah cub was resting on dry ground in the bushveld, staring curiously at the camera. Warm golden light enhances the soft fur texture and striking facial markings of this special cat.

#connectingwithnatureandlight #cheetah #safaritravel #shotoncanon #canonrsa

16.02.2025 15:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Unending Wild - Limpopo River Bed - South Africa

Would you be able to guess how old this elephant was?

#funfriday #connectingwithnatureandlight #wildlifephotography #wildexpressions #safaritravel

14.02.2025 16:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Unending Wild - The Kruger, South Africa

When the holes in the cheese line up and you get that warm fuzzy feeling !

Camera: Canon 7D MK II and Canon EF 100-400 F4.5 to F5.6

#birdphotography #connectingwithnatureandlight #wildexpressions #safaritravel #shotoncanon #canonrsa

13.02.2025 09:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wednesday - DID YOU KNOW that the way you share photos online with PPPI is not complicated - Weekly blog share from my personal website on my passion of photography

#connectingwithnatureandlight #wildexpressions #safaritravel

https://andrewaveley.co.za/72-ppi-for-perfect-digital-images/

12.02.2025 20:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Unending Wild - The Knysna Heads - South Africa

Crossing the Bar - A SA Navy Mine sweeper stars it's entry to the Knysna Heads on a winter's day

Camera: Canon 40D
Lens: Canon EF 70-200 F2.8 MK !

#landscape #connectingwithnatureandlight #seascape #CanonRSA #shotoncanon

11.02.2025 18:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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