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In Western cultures it is easy to see scarification as an archaic practice, based on primitive beliefs. But in Ethiopia, specifically among the Suri tribe’s people the practice has significant historical and cultural importance and the over 30000 strong group still partake in this important ritual. For Suri women scarification is an elaborate part of … Read more
The American actor Danny Kaye insightfully once said “To travel is to take a journey in to yourself”. This sums up the recent photo tour for me with ORYX Photography and One Ocean Expeditions. Having recently left my job in London I wanted to take some time to get away. But not just anywhere. Somewhere … Read more
It’s not often that you lunch with a movie star while hordes of people wait outside hoping to catch a glimpse or a selfie with your dining partner. It’s less often that said VIP is only a 17-year old girl in pigtails. And it’s definitely not often….well, never, really, that said VIP is an eagle … Read more
Upon arrival in Kodiak, the air was filled with excitement as our first ever Grizzly Bear photography tour in Alaska was about to commence! We kicked things off with a short evening photography session in a misty forest nearby. The soft lighting was so complimentary and it definitely set the tone for our photo safari. … Read more
ORYX’s Kenya photo tours, specifically our “Best of the Mara Migration” photography expeditions, offer some of the best opportunities to photograph African wildlife in action. Traveling with like-minded people with a keen interest in an African photo safari allows our clients to stay at a sighting for as long as they would like. Patience out … Read more
I’ve just (reluctantly) left Mongolia after a photography tour with 4 ORYX clients that will live long in my memory. Mongolia. What a country…. To start with it’s overwhelmingly beautiful- wide-open spaces, light that is any photographers dream and never a dull moment. Your memory cards fill up faster than you can say “Sain baina … Read more
River crossings, prowling predators and glorious golden hour moments. This type of trifecta is what makes a Maasai Mara photo safari so appealing. It encompasses a picture perfect African wildlife experience, and for our ORYX guests that travelled with us from 8 -14 September with Photo Tour Leader Penny Robartes, it was a magical and … Read more
We landed on the dusty airstrip of the Maasai Mara, on a small propeller plane, a 45 minute flight from Nairobi. As we made our way to the Serian Nkorombo Camp for our Kenya photography tour, we saw baboons and spotted hyenas. But nothing quite got me sitting bolt upright than hearing our driver say … Read more
Dale Morris captures the harsh beauty — and wildlife — of the Southern Ocean islands and the Great White Continent on a polar voyage for a photo safari like no other! The Russian research vessel upon which I am about to set sail for my Antarctica photography tour is tiny compared with most of the … Read more
Overall the Svalbard photo safari was excellent! We were very impressed with the planning, flexibility in adjusting to ice conditions and especially with the outstanding leadership and skill of our guides Roy and Frede for our Svalbard photography tour. The opportunities for wildlife photography were superb and I could not possibly pass on suggestions for … Read more
