Macro workshop and the Reptile and Frog workshop Double Deal!

Incredible Special Offer - Massive 30% off Macro Experience - Reptile and Frog Experience Sunday, 29th June 2014 Hi everyone, Once again we are offering a massive 30% reduction across both workshops when attended on the same day. Join us at the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens for a morning Macro photography workshop and learn how do do this -----> Check out the Macro Experience ---> here Then, after lunch, come out to Closeburn to photograph a selection of amazing reptiles and frogs from a private breeders special collection. Put your newly learned skills to good use to capture amazing shots of creatures like <------ this. Check out the Reptile and Frog Experience ----> here Attend both workshops on the same day to receive your special 30% reduction. If you have already booked one of these workshops and would like to attend the other, then that is fine too. Just contact me to arrange an additional payment to make up the difference with 30% off across both workshops. To book please call Mark on 0459 221 678 or emailadmin@trekaboutphotography.com and request the deal. Michael and I hope to see you there. Cheers, Mark

The Hippo Charge - Kwara Camp - Okavango Delta - Botswana

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The Hippo Charge - Kwara Camp - Okavango Delta - Botswana

The day had already been amazing. We had arrived at Kwando Kwara Camp in the Okavango Delta and immediately been treated to elephants, giraffe our first lion to mention but a few.

It was time to head to a special lagoon for the traditional Sundowners whilst enjoying a gorgeous sunset.

Someone had other ideas.

George, our fantastic guide and driver spotted a lone hippo in a small lagoon and stopped for us to photograph.

I had four of the group with me and we all trained our lenses on this beast in the water. All I could see was a huge bow wave coming towards us and then, next thing we knew, the hippo was out of the water and charging!

George yelled out for us to hang on and we were off...not! He has popped the clutch and the Landcruiser has bogged down in the soft sand and almost stalled. In with the clutch, a few more revs, and bang, we're off with a huge hippo thundering through the bush at 40 kph after us.

Thankfully, hippos get puffed and Landcruisers don't and we made good our escape whooping and cheering at what had been an adrenaline packed amazing moment.

We were on an incredible high whooping and carrying on that the rest of the group in the two other vehicles could hear us coming a mile off.

WOW!!! What an experience and certainly one that we will all never forget.

But, did we get a shot?

Thankfully, yes. High ISO and fast shutter speed saved the day in the failing light and here is the result.

May 2015 African Photography Safari Adventure

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Namibia - Kulala - Wolwedans - Sossusvlei - Dead Vlei - Botswana - Okavango Delta - Kwara - Linyanti- Lebala - Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls May 2016 Hi Everyone, It gives me great pleasure to announce that Michael and I will be hosting our third African photography adventure in May 2016. After just returning from the most amazing Southern African photography adventure we just had to repeat it and give you the opportunity to experience Africa and her landscape and wildlife. Please join us as we visit amazing landscapes and encounter wildlife like none other anywhere in the world. Full details are on the Trekabout website but for a wonderful overview of this incredible adventure please click on the link here and view our 'Virtual Itinerary' For more information please email or give me a call on 0459 221678. Happy shooting, Mark The Namib is the world’s oldest desert, and although it stretches along the entire length of Namibia’s coastline, the Namib commonly refers to the vast sea of sand from Luderitz to Swakopmund. For a big sandy desert the scenery is remarkably varied, with the giant red dunes of Sossusvlei being the most famous part. Because of how old it is the Namib is home to numerous species that don’t occur elsewhere and although no humans live in the desert an amazing array of flora and fauna manages to survive here. Famous species include the Welwitschia – a living fossil plant, endemic chameleons, fur seals along the coast, brown hyenas, jackals and remarkably one of Africa’s largest antelope the Gemsbok. The name Namib is of Nama origin and means "vast place" and vast it certainly is. Lying in the middle of the largest expanse of sand on earth the Okavango Delta is one of Africa’s most amazing, sensitive and complex environments supporting a spectacle of wilderness and wildlife. Unique as one of the world’s few inland deltas, the placid waters and lush indigenous forests offer a safe haven for innumerable bird and wildlife species. The Okavango Delta offers a number of activities for the visitor; game viewing, birding and fishing are all on offer. One can experience this magical world of islands and waterways from land, air and water - game viewing by canoe, traditional mokoro or powerboat. Highlights include the elusive Sitatunga antelope which has found refuge in this pristine wetland ecosystem, while birds such as the African fish eagle, Pel's fishing owl and many others provide a spectacular display. One of the original natural wonders of the world, the Victoria Falls is a World Heritage Site and an extremely popular tourism attraction. Known locally as ‘The Smoke that Thunders’ this spectacle is accessible from both Zambia and Zimbabwe and it is an ideal place to combine a game viewing and water sports. There is excellent fishing, a terrifying bungee jump and arguably the best commercial white water rafting in the world.

Water in Motion - Photo Competition results

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March - April - May 2014 Theme 'Water in Motion'


First Prize - Natalie Murray
One Weekend or Full Day Photography Workshop and Tour
Proudly provided by Trekabout Photography Workshops.
Choose from Full Day Mountain Experience, Full Day Mountains to Beach Experience, Australia Zoo Experience, Bird Photography Techniques, Weekend Mountain Experience or Weekend Mountain to Beach Experience
Valued up to $394.00


Second Prize - Glen-Michael Pepprell
Hologon 20B Backpack Camera Bag
Kindly donated by Cameras Online 07 3207 6066
Valued at up to $219.00


Third Prize - Sylvia Wallis
DSLR Performance Pack - A premium service for your digital SLR and includes wet sensor clean - Before and after images - Clean mirror box - Check back focus - Check mode dial - Check exposure - Optimal external clean of body and lens. Kindly donated by Anderson's Camera Repairs (07) 3245 6444
Valued at $199.00


Fourth Prize - Sharon Gosson
$50.00 Print Voucher
Kindly donated by RGB Digital Pro Lab (07) 3426 8200


Fifth Prize - Michelle Ruthenberg
$20.00 Gift Voucher
Kindly donated by Highcove Educational (07) 3359 3776



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