Facebook Pic of the Week: 28 September to 4 October 2015

Our journey down or Facebook memory lane continues!

The theme for this particular week was an open theme, meaning #AnythingGoes!

This fabulous photo by Gerhard Steenkamp deserves to be singled out - masterfully composed and exposed indeed...more of his work can be seen on his WEBSITE.

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Facebook Pic of the Week: 21 to 27 September 2015

We keep on trawling through our 2015 archives on Facebook...

No surprises that the theme for the week of 21 to 27 September was an open theme, meaning #AnythingGoes!

Elephants gently approaching a calm pool of water - this photo by William Steel deserves a nod this week. You can see more of his photos on his WEBSITE. 

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Facebook Pic of the Week: 14 to 20 September 2015

Trawling through our 2015 archives on Facebook...

The theme for the week of 14 to 20 September was an open theme, meaning #AnythingGoes!

This beautiful photo of a Baobab tree on the famous Kubu Island in the Makgadikgadi salt pans of Botswana caught our eye. Check out more photos from the photographer, Farida Carim, on her WEBSITE.

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Facebook Pic of the Week: 7 to 13 September 2015

Trawling through our 2015 archives on Facebook...

Our theme for this particular week was #whyiloveKenya and we asked our contributing photographers to showcase their best images from the wonderful land of Kenya. There were great photos of elephants in front of Kilimanjaro, and cheetahs in full chase, but this photo of a pride of lions lazily lounging on a log had to be featured. 

Photo by Mohit Pise - you can see more of his photos on his FACEBOOK PAGE.

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Facebook Pic of the Week: 31 August to 6 September 2015

Yes, we are starting with our regular features again. Sorry about the lag :)

The theme ran for the week of 31 August to 6 September 2015 on Facebook was #OnTheWing, and it was all about birds in flight. A tricky photographic subject, especially for the little fast birds.

Our pick this week goes to Clint Ralph with this Malachite Kingfisher. You typically need a shutter speed of 1/8000 to capture these in sharp flight, and they are very small. Pretty huh?
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Facebook Pic of the Week: 24 to 30 August 2015

For the week of 24 to 30 August 2015, our theme was open and fluid again - #AnythingGoes, as long as it's wildlife/nature and taken in Africa.

This elephant enjoying some mud and water at Nxai pans in Botswana was photographed by Manuel Graf. Check out more of his photography on his website. 

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Facebook Pic of the Week: 17 to 23 August 2015

Our theme for 17 to 23 August was "Anything Goes". As usual, our community contributed some amazing images to share during this period.

This meerkat photo by Cantay Gök stood out for us. Make sure you check out this photographer's website: www.cantaygok.com

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Facebook Pic of the Week: 10 to 16 August 2015

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Our theme for the week of 10 to 16 August 2015 was all about the king of the beasts.
#LongLiveLions

This intensely dramatic action image was shared by Andy Skinner.
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Facebook Pic of the Week: 3 to 9 August 2015

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The week of 3 to 9 August 2015 was once again earmarked by exceptional images shared in our open theme - #AnythingGoes

This photo by Gerry van der Walt has awesome mood and light.
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Facebook Pic of the Week: 27 July to 2 August 2015

We stuck with an open them for the week of 27 July to 2 August 2015.
The variety and quality of images received for our #AnythingGoes theme is usually very high.

This young Spotted Hyena moving along with a meal in its mouth, expertly captured using a slow shutter speed, caught our eyes. The photographer is Rouxlé Jooste, and you can check out her Facebook page HERE.

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Facebook Pic of the Week: 20 to 26 July 2015

We stuck with an open them for the week of 20 to 26 July 2015.
The variety and quality of images received for our #AnythingGoes theme is usually very high.

This monochrome leopard half-hidden from sight immediately caught our attention - the photographer is Manuel Graf, and you can see more of his work on his WEBSITE.

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Facebook Pic of the Week: 13 to 19 July 2015

We had an open theme for the week of 13-19 July 2015, and so our #AnythingGoes hashtag produced some great imagery as always.

This hippo emerging with loads of energy from the water was shared by Keith Connelly. You can head over to his WEBSITE for more of his quality photos.

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Facebook Pic of the Week: 6 to 12 July 2015

Our theme for the week of 6 to 12 July 2015 was all about the magnificent raptors that roam the African skies. #BirdsofPrey received some wonderful images, like we do every week, which makes selecting one to feature a tough task.

Mark Drysdale shared this photo of a Tawny Eagle in full flight. You can check out more of Mark's photography on his WEBSITE.

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Facebook Pic of the Week: 29 June to 5 July 2015

We ran an open theme again for this particular week - so indeed #AnythingGoes was the hashtag.

We received some wonderful images, like we do every week, which makes selecting one to feature a tough task.

Dayne Braine shared this wonderful photo of a Greater Flamingo wading through an Etosha waterhole, with some African Elephants in the background. Check out his FACEBOOK PAGE for more of his work!

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Facebook Pic of the Week: 22 to 28 June 2015

We ran an open theme again for this particular week - so indeed #AnythingGoes was the hashtag.


We received some wonderful images, like we do every week, which makes selecting one to feature a tough task.

Felix Reinders captured this perspective of a mountain stream in the Drakensberg mountain range of South Africa. See more of his work on his WEBSITE.

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Facebook Pic of the Week: 15 to 21 June 2015

Our theme on Facebook for the week of 15 to 21 June 2015 was all about elephants, and we used the hashtag #Trunkated - we like to be quirky and punny like that.

We received some wonderful images, like we do every week, which makes selecting one to feature a tough task.

This lovely photo of an elephant enjoying a bath in the Chobe river that separates Botswana from Namibia was taken by Corlette Wessels. You can see more of her photography on her WEBSITE.

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Facebook Pic of the Week: 8 to 14 June 2015

We had another OPEN THEME for the week of 8 to 14 June 2015. If you missed it, make sure you follow our Facebook Page...

This lovely photo of a cheetah female and her cub was shared by Johan de la Rey, and you can see more of his photography on his Facebook Page. 

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Facebook Pic of the Week: 1 to 7 June 2015

Our theme on Facebook for the week of 1 to 7 June 2015 was all about the magical time between sunset and sunrise in Africa - #DusktoDawn!

We received some wonderfully moody and atmospheric photos from our community for this theme. Alas, we could only choose one for this feature.

This magnificent male lion at sunset in Madikwe was photographed by Werner Dippenaar. Check out his FACEBOOK PAGE for more of his work!

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Facebook Pic of the Week: 19 to 31 May 2015

This particular week was an OPEN THEME on our Facebook Page - and as usual we received some amazing images to share with our community.

This photo of an elephant bull reflected in a waterhole was taken by Kyle de Nobrega.
You can see more of his lovely photography on his Facebook Page.

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Facebook Pic of the Week: 18 to 24 May 2015

Our theme for the week of 18 to 24 May on our Facebook Page was #InColdBlood.

It was all about cold-blooded animals (specifically reptiles, amphibians and fish). We asked our community of photographers to show us creative and compelling photos of these animals which are often ignored on platforms such as social media.

We received many great submissions, but this low angle photo of an African Rock Python swallowing an impala whole stole the show a bit. It was taken by Fred von Winckelmann, and you can see more of his work on his WEBSITE.

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