Svalbard Photo Tours
A white landscape stretching out as far as you can see that is periodically broken up by the stark blue sea, towering icebergs that are shaped and engraved by the deeply cold ocean, with dark mountain peaks creating a stark
Panning photography tips
Your Guide to Panning photography Taking you on photographic safaris to some of the Earth’s wildest and most scenic destinations is one of many reasons why ORYX was born. To share our passion and vast knowledge of photography with you, to
How to Improve your Photography
As photographers, whether beginner, aspiring professional or professional, we are always looking to capture images, scenes, subjects that inspire us. To create a powerful image that tells the viewer a story of the scene, but also of you as a
Aerial Photography
I’m pretty sure that at one time during your childhood, you wished you could fly. To be able to take flight and soar over the landscape below you, to see everything below you stretch as far as the eye can
Connect with Photography
Wildlife and nature photography is not about picking up your camera, aiming, and firing away at the fastest frame-rate that your camera allows. Make no mistake, you will get a collection of images where some may be quite good, but most
Photographing in Peninsular Malaysia and the Wilds of Borneo
The third largest Island, and home to one of the oldest forests in the world, Borneo is known as the center of the evolution and distribution of many endemic species of animals and plants. It’s 140 million years old rainforest
Himba people | Himba women
Himba Song Fascinated by Africa and its people, I have spent hundreds of hours photographing some of the continents most remote tribes. On a recent photo safari to Serra Cafema, which lies on the border of Angola and Namibia, I was excited
World Elephant Day
Today is a special day as it highlights the plight of one of our most revered, loved and iconic animals. This day not only celebrates an animal whose conservation and sustainability is a real desire that lies close to all
Gelada Baboons – By Greg Du Toit
Africa is such an incredibly diverse continent! Not only do we have a very unique set of large mammalian species like Giraffe, Zebra and Elephant but the continent is also blessed with an incredible array of primates. Mountain Gorillas and
In Search of Brazil’s Giant Ant Eater
Ever since I was an embryo, I have always been in love with weird creatures. Colugos, giant octopi, dugongs, army ants, armadillos, max greebos, and of course, giant anteaters. This week, as I guide for ORYX Photo Tours on a
