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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GooglePlus Pic of the Week: 27 July to 2 August 2015

Contrary to popular belief there is a lot of great photo sharing going on on Google+, if you are on that network check out our page: +AFRICANature 

If you haven't started sharing your nature photos taken in Africa with our exciting daily theme on Google+ yet - what's keeping you???

This red-billed hornbill was photographed by +Winston Mitchell in Botswana - check out his profile on G+

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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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GooglePlus Pic of the Week: 6 to 12 July 2015

We keep seeing a steady stream of quality nature photos taken in Africa over on our Google+ page: +AFRICANature 

If you haven't started sharing your nature photos taken in Africa with our exciting daily theme on Google+ yet - what's keeping you???

+Alistair Knock shared this lovely elephant photo with us.

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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: 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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GooglePlus Pic of the Week: 8 to 14 June 2015

Hello friends! We hope you have enjoyed the images featured on our blog.

If you haven't started sharing your nature photos taken in Africa with our exciting daily theme on Google+ yet - what's keeping you???

Share your images using the #AFRICANature hashtag...

+Jaco Marx shared this lovely moody photo of the embattled White Rhino.

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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: 4 to 10 May 2015

The week of 4 to 10 May saw us host an #AnythingGoes week on our Facebook Page. This "open theme" always evokes such a wide range of quality submissions, that choosing one to feature is a daunting task.

William Steel shared this gorgeous photo of a Dung Beetle doing what it does best...roll dung! It's not often we get to feature the smaller critters of Africa, so this was an apt choice. You can see more on his FACEBOOK PAGE. 

This photo is the copyright of William Steel and unauthorised use is prohibited

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GooglePlus Pic of the Week: 6 to 12 April 2015

Hello everyone.
If you haven't started sharing your nature photos taken in Africa with our exciting daily theme on Google+ yet - what's keeping you???

Share your images using the #AFRICANature hashtag...

+Carole Deschuymere shared this lovely low angle photo of a Black-backed Jackal at night with us.

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Facebook Pic of the Week: 6 to 12 April 2015

It was an open theme again for this particular week on our Facebook Page - so #AnythingGoes as long as it is "nature" and photographed in Africa!

This photo of an Oryx (Gemsbok) in the Kalahari desert caught our eye - so well done to Felix Reinders. Check out more of his photography by visiting his WEBSITE!

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Facebook Pic of the Week: 16 to 22 March 2015

Our theme for this week on our Facebook Page was #AnythingGoes - and we asked our community to share images of anything do with nature in Africa with us...

The AFRICANature brand is about high quality imagery. You don't have to be a professional photographer to produce high quality imagery, but you need to know your equipment, know your subject and know how to process your photos properly.

Walter Gutowski shared this photo of an iconic and beautiful bird with us - a Lilac breasted Roller. Check out his WEBSITE for more of his work.

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Facebook Pic of the Week: 2 to 8 March 2015

Our theme for this week on our Facebook Page was #WeirdandWonderful - and we asked our community to share the lesser-known species of Africa with us.

The AFRICANature brand is about high quality imagery. You don't have to be a professional photographer to produce high quality imagery, but you need to know your equipment, know your subject and know how to process your photos properly.

This in-your-face photo was taken from an underground hide in Botswana by Ruth Nussbaum. Check out her Facebook Page for more of her work!

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Facebook Pic of the Week: 5 to 11 January 2015

Well folks, it's time to revive the weekly features. Our theme for the week of 5-11 January 2015 was #FamilyFun, and we asked our community to share interesting moments of wildlife interaction in a family context.

This image of cheetah youngsters playing around was posted by Alison Buttigieg. You can see more of her work on her website: www.alisonbuttigieg.com

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GooglePlus Pic of the Month: December 2014

Hey friends! As stated in our last post, we decided to select a couple of photos from December 2014 to feature for the month of December, since it was a festive season month where activity and posts were lower than normal.

So, without further a due, here are our selections, aiming for variety and quality as always!


1. +Anne McKinnell 

This photo is the copyright of Anne McKinnell and unauthorised use is prohibited

2. +Derek Evens 

This photo is the copyright of Derek Evens and unauthorised use is prohibited

3. Karin Lisa Atkinson

This photo is the copyright of Karin Lisa Atkinson and unauthorised use is prohibited

4. +Carole Deschuymere 

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We hope you enjoyed this selection. Please do share our webpage with those who are also interested in the natural heritage of Africa! We look forward to sharing many more amazing African moments with you in 2015...

Facebook Pic of the Month: December 2014

Hey friends! As stated in our last post, we decided to select a couple of photos from 8 to 31 December 2014 to feature for the month of December, since it was a festive season month where activity and posts were lower than normal.

So, without further a due, here are our selections. One "wildlife, one "macro", one "avian" and one "landscape" photo!


PHOTOGRAPHER: Shannon Benson
WEBSITE: www.shannonwild.com

This photo is the copyright of Shannon Benson and unauthorised use is prohibited

PHOTOGRAPHER: William Steel
WEBSITE: http://millzbaker.wix.com/steelphotography

This photo is the copyright of William Steel and unauthorised use is prohibited

PHOTOGRAPHER: Charl Senekal
WEBSITE: www.zimanga.com

This photo is the copyright of Charl Senekal and unauthorised use is prohibited

PHOTOGRAPHER: Mark Dumbleton
WEBSITE: www.markdumbleton.com

This photo is the copyright of Mark Dumbleton and unauthorised use is prohibited

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Facebook Pic of the Week: 1 to 7 December 2014

Good morning and happy 2015 to everyone!

We are a bit behind on our posts here, but everyone deserves a holiday over the festive season, right?

Our first week of December was a special one. We asked our community to submit their best images taken in 2014 to the theme #MyBestShot2014. After this post we will post an image selection as a "best of December" to cover the rest of that month.

How can we not select this absolutely over-the-top cute photo of two wild leopard cubs from the Sabi Sands in South Africa? The photographer is Michael Moss from the USA - check out his website HERE.

This photo is the copyright of Michael Moss and unauthorised use is prohibited

The AFRICANature brand is about high quality imagery. You don't have to be a professional photographer to produce high quality imagery, but you need to know your equipment, know your subject and know how to process your photos properly.

We hope you enjoyed this selection. Please do share our webpage with those who are also interested in the natural heritage of Africa! We look forward to sharing many more amazing African moments with you in 2015...

Facebook Pic of the Week: 24 to 30 November 2014

Our theme on our Facebook Page last week was #AnythingGoes - and we always receive a great variety of images to peruse and share during these open themes.

The AFRICANature brand is about high quality imagery. You don't have to be a professional photographer to produce high quality imagery, but you need to know your equipment, know your subject and know how to process your photos properly.


There's something ethereal and mystical about this image. The Greater Kudu has long been known as the "Grey Ghost of Africa" due to its elusive nature and ability to blend into the bush when it stands absolutely still. This image captures that essence of the antelope perfectly. It was captured by Daryl Dell. You can see more of his work on his Facebook Page.

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Facebook Pic of the Week: 20 to 26 October 2014

Our theme for this particular week on the AFRICANature Facebook Page was #AnythingGoes - and as usual the standard of submissions was very high!

The weekly pic not only represents a beautifully crafted photo, it also represents a once-in-a-lifetime sighting for the photographer and an animal that many people will never get to see, both because of its location (Ethiopia) and its conservation status (Endangered). It's an Ethiopian Wolf, photographed in the highlands of said country by Keith Connelly. Check out his Facebook Page for more of his work!

This photo is the copyright of Keith Connelly and unauthorised use is prohibited

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