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Going far back into history and historic accounts, it seems that we as a race, have long been wanderers. From desert landscapes to icy mountain slopes, from vast grasslands to thick forests, people have carved a life for themselves in every habitat on Earth. The need to discover new destinations, explore the unknown and experience … Read more
2015 was a year filled with many great photographic adventures and experiences. What makes it all the more worthwhile is being able to share them with you. In tribute to our clients who have made ORYX the company it is, many long-standing, many new, the ORYX team is dedicated to showcase your passion, your images, … Read more
Upon hearing that a Jaguar had been sighted upriver during our Pantanal photo safari, Capello, the pilot of our little speedboat, put us into such a G-force inducing U-turn that the elderly lady next to me nearly lost her dentures. Coffee was spilt, breakfast bars went flying into the air and my hat got left … Read more
There are a few true wilderness destinations left on Earth where you can truly immerse yourself in the utter beauty of the area, offering you a complete physical and holistic journey. There are a few true wilderness destinations left that leave you a changed person as your eyes are heart have been opened up to … Read more
Photography is about creating an image that you visualize when you approach a scene. What you include within your frame and exclude determines how you compose your image and therefore, the story you are creating. This comes before you have a lens and a camera. Your eye, your personality, your style is the most influential … Read more
It is a destination that has been written about, filmed, dreamt about, and travelled to by visitors from across the planet. Its untouched wilderness still has the power to make my heart beat faster, my eyes to open wider so that I can see more, my soul to feel revived every time I set foot … Read more
Destination: Leopard Hills in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve We arrived to a scene where chaos reigned. A healthy pack of wild dogs were in a heightened state of excitement. They were everywhere you looked, running around and constantly interacting with on one another. It was magnificent. Within these moments of constant activity between the … Read more
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 contrast to the otherwise snow-covered landscape…Svalbard is a true winter wonderland whose wild beauty is … Read more
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 guide, inspire and give you the tools to take control of your photography and … Read more
With years of experience hosting expeditions in Svalbard and the Galapagos Islands, Roy Mangersnes makes the perfect ORYX photo tour partner and leader for our photo expeditions to these alluring destinations. His passion for wildlife and nature shines clearly through his images as he aptly captures their essence. In 2014, Roy lead a highly successful … Read more
