Travelling to Namibia to Photograph Wildlife

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6 жыл бұрын

Day 1 of my photography trip to Namibia and I am easing myself in gently after a very long journey. We photograph orphaned Cheetahs at sunrise before turning our attention to the nature reserve at Okonjima camp.
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@kevinkehler1388 6 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say how much I appreciate your attitude toward the animals. I have seen many tourists who feel it is their right to see wildlife or who believe wildlife should perform for them. This includes: stomping into areas, making all sorts of noises trying to provoke a reaction or throwing things in the hopes of having an "experience". Similar to your preview video for this trip where you say you don't know if you have the skills to capture the animals, this is a sign of respect for the animals and the area you are in! Keep going with your passion.

@gavinberry1796 6 жыл бұрын

welcome to africa - for those who make snotty comments about collars, it is a small price in a poacher riddled continent where wild (yes - wild - if you don’t believe me see the reports of tourists that get out of their cars, and get eaten) animals are hunted down in a terribly one sided expression of how low we humans can go!

@kimgrantphotography 6 жыл бұрын

Wow - Completely different video from you but absolutely loved it! What a great photo of the cheetah too. Incredible! Excited for the videos to come.

@FotoHysteria 6 жыл бұрын

Luv your videos too Kim. Keep up the good work!

@serkanreis 6 жыл бұрын

The leopard* :)

@kimgrantphotography 6 жыл бұрын

Serkan Reis That's what I meant - oops 😂

@MarkMicallef 6 жыл бұрын

Kim, you're becoming quite the celebrity here. You have the most thumbs up on all the comments ;^)

@WhiskyStuff 6 жыл бұрын

Really like your photography channel too Kim.

@janisfarhat9935 6 жыл бұрын

That transition at 0:51.... GENIUS!

@maxlohrberg5317 6 жыл бұрын

I actually didn't realized 😂

@ThomasHeatonPhoto 6 жыл бұрын

You spotted it! I hoped somebody would :)

@DAVIDKEYTON 6 жыл бұрын

I hadn't noticed until you mentioned it, but upon reviewing, I remember feeling a sense of acceleration. Great idea indeed.

@scotty4418 6 жыл бұрын

Truly a beautiful image of the leopard lying in the shade Thomas, can't thank you enough for bringing us along in this journey...such a privalege

@CROATIAMAGIC 6 жыл бұрын

scotty4418 it‘s a leopard. Jesus christ

@jamesjohnston6765 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video and great opportunity. These are the moments that despite being "work" related are payback for all your hard work over the years becoming the talented gent that you are. Looking forward to more.

@flxjspxjslxlspdbfoviebfc 6 жыл бұрын

I love the new slowines you develped over the last videos. Oh and that portrait is one of the grestest leopard images I have seen! Absolutely brilliant

@avibongo 6 жыл бұрын

In addition to the wildlife please note the amazing sunsets and colors in the evening skies.

@AbhishekBagchi3 6 жыл бұрын

The improvement in the production quality of your videos has gotten so much better from your first one! Keep upi the great work!

@carolebacon7769 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice enjoy your working break, nice shots a little warmer than County Durham today

@Big.D_93 6 жыл бұрын

Thomas, truly loved seeing the passion you were feeling...very compelling to see how this trip affected your emotions. Thanks so much for sharing what you love!

@MZLPhoto 6 жыл бұрын

That scene with the leopard lying under the tree actually made me emotional. Incredible filmmaking, soundtrack and photograph. I live for this kind of video! Thanks Tom!

@goldenstardust 6 жыл бұрын

Super like this video, Tom! Portrait of the leopard under the dappled shade of the tree brought tears to my eyes! Isn't it fun stepping outside of your comfort zone! 😀🐆

@lohne87 6 жыл бұрын

Love the music you use in your videos! Perfectly sets the mood and serenity

@trolleyjnr 6 жыл бұрын

So crazy how we all tend to take this sort of thing for granted in Southern Africa. Glad you had a good time! :D Excited to see the rest of your trip!

@philelainedang3498 6 жыл бұрын

Love it Tom! You're out of your comfort zone yet you still produce fantastic videos for us! Thank you thank you thank you!

@photografiaaustralis2131 6 жыл бұрын

Blown away by Canon's image fidelity on that cat in black white. Well done Thomas.

@Medlee101 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for bringing us along. Love your videos.

@RickBebbington 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Thomas, look forward to seeing the next episode!

@nb7524 6 жыл бұрын

Oh my!......that Leopard picture is GORGEOUS!!! I look forward to watching the upcoming videos. Thanks for doing a vlog of your trip for us.

@Mcyrix 6 жыл бұрын

Truly amazing video. I think you have really captured the essence of Namibia. Really looking forward to the rest. One thing that really admire about your videos and work is that you take the time to slow down and really enjoy the moment and place that you are. Nature is such an important part of our lives.

@edwardlee1815 6 жыл бұрын

Looking into your eyes, one can see the passion, love ,and excitement of the moment. The challenge of capturing the image can be felt thru your words and expressions. You truly bring Namibia alive, as if we were there with you. Thank you for allowing us to join you on this great venture, Be safe and love the time you have in Namibia.

@robertborger5821 6 жыл бұрын

I just recently subscribed, and I am so glad I did. I appreciate that you share not only technical points but also your thought processes as you approach your shots. Thank you for sharing, and the black and white of the Leopard with the light in its eye was spectacular.

@PaulTimlett 6 жыл бұрын

Man, what a place. And that cheetah shot? Stunning. And this from someone who has little interest in animal shots. Thanks so much for this video.

@trevorronson7458 6 жыл бұрын

Incredible!!!! Absolutely brilliant. Very different from what we usually see from you and looking forward to the next install.

@tristanstringer7892 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent Thomas, cant wait for the next one!

@BrentHall 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video again Tom! Big cats are incredible to see, no matter what. Also, as an avid birder/wildlife photographer, one thing I love about my 5D4 more than my 1DX2 is the wonderful crop factor in 4K which everyone else seems to hate. Having that extra 1.7x goodness is fantastic for filming wildlife. I loved your video clips of the cats, beautiful! I can't wait to see the rest of your trip.

@davidbristoll195 6 жыл бұрын

Another top video. Very different to your usual wet and cold treks out for stunning landscapes. It definitely looked more comfortable. Thanks for sharing.

@ChrisSummers 6 жыл бұрын

Just completed 2 trips this year to Namibia and I found it to be a beautiful rugged country with friendly people and great photo opportunities. Glad you had a good trip as well. Etosha is a fantastic park with unique wildlife adapted to the desert like dry conditions.

@noeleee 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant vid as always Thomas! Really enjoyed watching this one! Keep up the great work man and have safe travels :)

@allandavies1187 6 жыл бұрын

From the glamour of Belfast to Namibia lol It is great to see your photographic journey. Look forward very much to seeing the other installments. Be safe and have a great time.

@oldgrumpyjim5003 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant keep em coming as for most of us its a glimpse into a different world

@MarriedWithBackpacks 6 жыл бұрын

simply amazing!

@tysonator5433 6 жыл бұрын

This type of holiday is on my bucket list. Looks amazing place to experience. Thank you Thomas

@smokeandjam 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this video......brings back so many memories. I was born in the UK but left when I was 15mths old and moved to South Africa, I have since returned back to the UK (1994).....i still class S.A. as home and probably always will. I feel spoilt and very fortunate to have been raised in South Africa and have been able to experience lots of times what you are documenting. To anyone who has never been.....mark it down on your bucket list and go experience it......you won't regret it. Thomas once again thank you for bringing us along on this journey.

@CraigskinnerphotographyUk 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome, was really looking forward to this. Beautiful locations and subjects, beautiful photography, and more than that I was blown away by your brief video clips of the leopards: so so good. Cannot wait for the next episode!

@lisa-marieplevey365 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Thank you :) Soooo looking forward to the next film!

@heartlandlight6862 6 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for this. Thanks.

@christoombes7875 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome shot of the cheetah, looking forward to watching the rest of this series. Have fun

@dreamcatcher3622 6 жыл бұрын

Incredible video - you are without doubt the most inspiring photographer on KZfaq. And Kudos to 'Discover the World' for the work they do with Cheetahs too.

@tobiasyoder 6 жыл бұрын

I am so excited about you doing wildlife! I was only a wildlife photographer until I saw your videos and started do landscape also! I love doing both types because it keeps me on my toes so to speak.

@jramirez2484 6 жыл бұрын

Love it Thomas! Wildlife photography is what I am working on. I look forward to seeing the rest of your trip. Keep up the great work. See ya out there one day.

@martinhogarth3862 6 жыл бұрын

How lucky can you get !! superb wildlife & Sunshine .

@dylanvangraan147 6 жыл бұрын

Good to see you in our neck of the woods! Hope you have a world class trip.

@iamknownot9315 6 жыл бұрын

For someone who doesn't do wildlife photography, you freaking nailed it!

@SpencerCollection 6 жыл бұрын

great video Thomas. Having been lucky enough to have been on a safari myself the video and your excitement takes me right back to that experience. Thanks for this really enjoyed it.

@LindaEnfield 6 жыл бұрын

WOW!!!! The cats were absolutely gorgeous, always had a huge soft spot for cheetahs as they’re so graceful but the leopard in the dappled light was dare I say it absolutely stunning. Really looking forward to seeing the next instalment and thank you so much for taking us with you :)

@themuss28 6 жыл бұрын

What an amazing adventure. You won't forget this trip in a while brilliant video thanks for sharing

@christiang-berg8490 6 жыл бұрын

This will be exciting to follow!

@davidmalone4017 6 жыл бұрын

Great video Thomas!!!

@snil 6 жыл бұрын

How awesome it must be seeing your Photo on a poster at the airport.

@martynwells5594 6 жыл бұрын

Great video I cannot wait to see the rest. Thank you for your videos on you tube. I have learnt a lot these last two weeks whilst recuperating from an operation on my foot. Once healed I cannot wait to get out there again, with my camera to put what I have learnt into practice.

@rehamazlum188 6 жыл бұрын

Come on its fantastic !!! Waiting for other videos. I had goose bumps for cheetah photograph, Thanks God for awesome nature and thank Thomas for let us show it with best way...

@jimbryce502 6 жыл бұрын

Simply outstanding

@sirtobey1337 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful portrait of the big kitty, Thomas!

@jimhamilton8775 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic.

@philipblair7307 6 жыл бұрын

Cool stuff Thomas, looking forward to the next one.

@robertblesse5108 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, fantastic video, Thomas, that was really amazing! The eyes of that leopard were incredible and I loved your photo. Looking forward to the next Namibia video. Cheers.

@Elysianplains 6 жыл бұрын

Great Stuff Thomas. Always good to challenge yourself and venture into a new area of photography 👍🏻

@andrewbaxter9395 6 жыл бұрын

Loved it! You are in a different league altogether to me but one thing I can say for sure is that in all walks of life coming out of the comfort zone is where the rich seam of learning and personal growth lies.

@nigelmorley8092 6 жыл бұрын

Welcome to my world of doing wildlife and landscape photography Tom !! Very different as you say but I've found that the more of each you do the more complimentary they can be to each other...though I'm first to admit that Buttermere can't get up and run off at the critical moment !! Hope rest of trip is "stunning" :-)

@BenKapurPhotography 6 жыл бұрын

Been waiting all week for this!!!!

@nader974 6 жыл бұрын

Cant wait for the next video, 👍🏼❤️

@BrettStevens13 6 жыл бұрын

You were so close to my home :) i'm sure this video will inspire everyone to come explore the beauty of Southern Africa! Thank you Thomas.

@davekelly8168 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome, as much as i like Landscape images and such, this is what i really love..

@mariacyou9265 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for allowing us to experience this incredible travel through your eyes. Can't wait for next one. Best regards.

@noeleee 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant vid Thomas, really enjoyed it! What an image you captured!! Safe travels :)

@rocknsnow123 6 жыл бұрын

Incredible portrait of the leopard. Thank you for sharing. I throughly enjoy following your adventures, it helps to motivate and push my own photography.

@tonyturner7676 6 жыл бұрын

Great video and wonderful images of the big cats. So different from your landscape videos but equally enthralling and can’t wait for your next one. Thank you for sharing.

@JamesStevensonPhoto 6 жыл бұрын

That leopard shot... she's a beauty! Really interesting to see you out shooting wildlife and being out on location in Africa and looking forward to the next installment. Exciting trip and a good spotlight on the work being done by the rehabilitation centre. Love it!

@PaulComptonPDphotography 6 жыл бұрын

Wow Thomas that image was so cool. Perfect

@CraigMagina 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing, definitely adding Namibia to my bucket list.

@artyomoh63 6 жыл бұрын

Omg omg omg so excited

@darrenweston8085 6 жыл бұрын

Wow Tom... clearly you were quite caught up in the moment looking and observing those big cats... can't wait for the following vids. Thank you for taking us all with you.... 🐈🐈

@ThomasHeatonPhoto 6 жыл бұрын

I really was :)

@miltonpics 6 жыл бұрын

Great video Thomas, and a lovely image of the cheetah.

@kenhenley7599 6 жыл бұрын

The photograph of the leopard is fantastic.

@valgelinas9313 6 жыл бұрын

My bucket list just got added to. Wow

@RobNitsch 6 жыл бұрын

This is just fantastic! what an amazing opportunity for you, congratulations! and thanks for taking us along!

@ThomasHeatonPhoto 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :)

@jamesfindlay7150 6 жыл бұрын

Seriously who marked down a great video like this? Outstanding different video Thomas loved it.

@andykeeble1 6 жыл бұрын

James Findlay jealous people do!🤬

@DavidMNewbold 6 жыл бұрын

What an awesome experience!

@wibblywobbly999 6 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to watch this....

@Snowcatnz2 6 жыл бұрын

Wow what an experience. Love the image of the leopard.

@samb5506 6 жыл бұрын

I though you were gonna cry when admiring that leopard...It felt truly emotional! I've had the same feeling with whales, just stop and watch how beautiful it is. Great vid again!

@malcolmhough7228 6 жыл бұрын

Loved the video, and a good image of the Cheetah too Tom. As you mainly photograph landscapes you did a great job.

@NigelsVidPix 6 жыл бұрын

So good I watched it twice, well actually three times.

@paulbowen6600 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Loved the image of the Cheetah, stunning!

@sidrotten21 6 жыл бұрын

wow wow wow awesome

@johndunlop5194 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Vlog!

@faaarrrh 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing video tom. Beautiful creatures. Can't fathom why anyone would want to hurt them

@1spitfirepilot 6 жыл бұрын

What wonderful animal that leopard is. Lovely, and somehow moving.

@FadiHage 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, cant wait to see more. Thanks for sharing

@josephstanski5180 6 жыл бұрын

Love to see you learning outside your comfort zone - great images and great vid. Thank you Thomas, for bringing us along. :o)

@tomistenqvist1311 6 жыл бұрын

Your videos are life saviors when feeling anxious ❤️

@ThomasHeatonPhoto 6 жыл бұрын

That's very kind, thank you. Any escape from anxiety is a good thing.

@kimreynolds742 6 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for this and it is well worth it! Already want to pack my bags:)

@mordenohare2550 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. Made me nostalgic because I spent some time at that lodge a couple of years ago and its fantastic! I so hope I can go back some time.

@KieranLehaneJ 6 жыл бұрын

You don't know how long i've been waiting for you to film something like this :)

@L9E2H 6 жыл бұрын

You, your passion and your teaching inspired me to grab my first DSLR, my first lens and first shots in the world of photography. Wish I could thank you enough.