Masked Trogon (Trogon personatus)

Masked Trogon (Trogon personatus)

A male in surveying mode, slowly moving its head to scan the surrounding for any insects it can capture.


Masked Trogon (Trogon personatus)

Masked Trogon (Trogon personatus)

A female in a typical posture, slowly moving its head to survey the surrounding and any insects it can capture.


Resplendent quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno)

Resplendent quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno)

This incredibly beautiful bird is blending so well with its environment that it can be in a tree right in front of you and you will still miss it. When perched…


Resplendent quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno)

Resplendent quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno)

A female quetzal consuming a freshly picked fruit from the tree nearby. In the early morning it does this trip to-and-fro several times until satisfied, and…


Heatwave and only one tree for shade

A herd finding shade under a lone tree

These Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) are huddled together, not for warmth, but in desperation for shade. This was the only tree standing in a vast stretch…


Lonely trees in Damaraland, Namibia

Lonely trees in Damaraland, Namibia

This particular area was absolutely stunning in the soft light of early morning - a savanna with beautifully colored dead grasses and a clutch of three small…


Hot air balloon in Namibia

Hot air balloon in Namibia

What better way to experience a sunrise than in the air - silently flowing on the invisible layers of moving air, soon to be heated up by the sun. As the sun…


Lone tree, Namibia

Lone tree in sunset, Namibia

A single tree has survived years of heat, drought and very occasional rain. Elevation: 993 meters


Lone tree, Namibia

Lone tree, Namibia

A single tree has survived years of heat, drought and very occasional rain. Elevation: 993 meters


Sossusvlei sunrise

Sossusvlei sunrise

A rare moment with gorgeous puffy clouds creating crepescular rays during the golden hour, by one of the enormous sand dunes. In the desert the sky is almost…