Insiders guide: Botswana / Namibia by Shem Compion

Inspired by Africa’s unique beauty, Shem Compion, in the second installment of a three-part series, explores the best photography spots in Botswana and Namibia. This book provides a comprehensive guide to visiting some of the most remote destinations in the world. Questions of when to go how to get there, where to stay and what to do are quickly answered. Detailed and instructive photographic notes provide up-to-date information on the vital technical aspects of photography. In addition, this book is a guide to understanding animal behaviour – a photographer’s greatest asset.

 
Insiders guide - Botswana & Namibia by Shem Compion
 

Insider’s Guide: Top Wildlife Photography Spots in Botswana and Namibia uncovers the wonders of Botswana from the Okavango Delta, Deception Valley, to the Northern Tuli Game Reserve and many more. In Namibia, discover the splendour of the southern deserts, the lesser-known locations in Etosha National Park as well as the Caprivi Strip. This is an essential guide for photographers, nature enthusiasts and travel junkies to begin their exploration into the vast and beautiful expanses of Botswana and Namibia.

Shem Compion has dedicated his life to his two passions – photography and nature. This dedication has made him a world-renowned photographer who has had his images published in many iconic magazines. In 2010 Shem supplied all 56 images to Africa Geographic for their wildlife calendar, which went on to sell out within 2 months, the first time it has done so. He has also been the recipient of numerous photographic awards such as winning the bird’s category in 2009 at the Getaway-Fuji awards.

 
EAN/ISBN: 978-1-4314-0259-5
Format: Paperback
Size: 210x140mm
Pages: 224
Price: US$35
Buy: shemimages.com

 

NamibRand Nature Reserve offers a wealth of landscape photography options for those who are willing to walk and search a bit.

NamibRand Nature Reserve offers a wealth of landscape photography options for those who are willing to walk and search a bit.

 

Bird photography is simple superb on the Chobe River.

Bird photography is simple superb on the Chobe River.

 

A young elephant feeds among the devil’s thorn flowers after good rains.

A young elephant feeds among the devil’s thorn flowers after good rains.

 

A relaxed nature of wild dogs makes them excellent subjects to photograph.

The relaxed nature of wild dogs make them excellent subjects to photograph.

 

Botswana’s gem is the Northern Tuli Game Reserve, which holds some fantastic wildlife sightings.

Botswana’s gem is the Northern Tuli Game Reserve, which holds some fantastic wildlife sightings.