AFRICANature Curators Spotlight: Grobler du Preez

Last week we told you more about Rudi Hulshof who is one of the curators on our Facebook Page. This week, we shift the focus to Google+ where we have a different team of curators managing the content being featured by the +AFRICANature page.

+Grobler du Preez is first up. A wildlife and wedding photographer based in Bloemfontein, South Africa (although he's a native of Windhoek in Namibia), Grobler is a selfless community builder who's been an immense help with establishing wildlife photography communities and photo themes on G+ since the social media site's beta launch.

Check out the following links for Grobler's work:
1. WEBSITE: www.groblerdupreez.co.za
2. FACEBOOK PAGE: www.facebook.com/pages/Grobler-du-Preez-Photography/124029624327406
3. GOOGLE+ THEMES ASSISTANCE: www.groblerdupreez.co.za/gplusthemes.htm

GooglePlus Pic of the Week: 24 to 30 March 2014

It's been a good week for the #AFRICANature theme on G+...
The quality and frequency of photos being shared is increasing every day. Thanks to all our curators who make sure we share regularly and share high quality photography from Africa.

This week's choice goes to the current reigning BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year, +greg du toit. You can see more of his amazing photography on his website: www.gregdutoit.com

This photo shows an endangered Chimpanzee from the Mahale mountains in Tanzania, striking a very anthropomorphic pose. Remember to check out the +AFRICANature page and share your photos with us using the hashtag #AFRICANature on Facebook and Google+!

This photo is the copyright of Greg du Toit and unauthorised use is prohibited

Facebook Pic of the Week: 24 to 30 March 2014

Our theme last week was called Elephantastic and we used the hashtag #Elephantastic on our Facebook Page.

The amount of totally stunning photos we received was very encouraging - we've got some talented people participating in the AFRICANature project. Unfortunately, we can't feature EVERY photo submitted, but take heart that many of the photos not featured this week might just be shared at a later stage.

Our pic of the week was especially tough, since there were so many diverse and amazing photos to choose from. Ultimately, there was one photo that really just stole the show...a sublime piece of photographic art capturing natural history and the soul of an elephant so beautifully.

Brett Greenaway is the photographer, so be sure to check out his online portfolio at 500px:
http://www.500px.com/BrettGreenaway

Brett's photo has reached 69,440 people at the time of writing this post! Thanks to everyone for sharing and promoting the work of our talented photographers.

This photo is the copyright of Brett Greenaway and unauthorised use is prohibited

AFRICANature Curators Spotlight: Rudi Hulshof

It's time to introduce you to the team of curators who help make AFRICANature the success that it is. Starting this week we will post a post or two every week showcasing our curators across the various social media platforms where this photography community has a footprint.

First up - +Rudi Hulshof who is one of our dedicated curators of the popular FACEBOOK PAGE.

Rudi has many years of experience in wildlife guiding, photographic guiding and luxury lodge management in the South African environment. He is an accomplished and well-published photographer who has recently gone into wildlife photography full time.

Check out the following links for Rudi:

1. WEBSITE: www.rudihulshof.com
2. BLOG: www.classicafrica.blogspot.com
3. FACEBOOK PAGE: www.facebook.com/Rudihulshofclassicafrica
4. 500px: http://500px.com/rudi_hulshof

GooglePlus Pic of the Week: 17 to 23 March 2014

It's time to share our pic of the week from our G+ page for last week.

The image that stood out to us this week is from a recognised and acclaimed wildlife and conservation photographer based in South Africa - Mr +Peter Chadwick. You can see more of his amazing work on his website: www.peterchadwick.co.za

This photo shows a Black-backed Jackal attempting to catch a Burchell's Sandgrouse at a waterhole in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (Kalahari desert) in South Africa.

We're looking forward to seeing what you share with us during this next week!

This photo is the copyright of Peter Chadwick and unauthorised use is prohibited

Facebook Pic of the Week: 17 to 23 March 2014

We had no specific theme for this past week on the AFRICANature Facebook Page, but this is the image that stood out the most...

Christof Schoeman shared this amazingly cute photo of an African Wild Cat kitten asleep. These felines are rarely seen in the daytime, and to see one this small is a rare treat.

You can see more of Christof's work over on his Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/christofschoemanwildlifephotography 

This photo is the copyright of Christof Schoeman and unauthorised use is prohibited

GooglePlus Pic of the Week: 10 to 16 March 2014

Folks, our awesome theme is now live on Google+ as well, and you can find the official AFRICANature G+ page HERE.

Participation is coming along nicely - more or less on the same principles as on our Facebook page.

Our first pic of the week from G+ is from +Konstantinos Arvanitopoulos (you can go directly to his G+ profile through Blogger's intuitive integration with G+). His website can be accessed here: http://outtherephotos.com/

 How lovely is this image of oryx/gemsbok from Namibia's Namib desert??

This photo is the copyright of Konstantinos Arvanitopolous and unauthorised use is prohibited