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KARABO LEBRONPETER MOILWA
Karabo LeBronpeter Moilwa is a self- taught nature photographer who aims to passionately inspire and provoke a sense of admiration and protection for the environment through images, which carry the majesty of creation. Driven by a profound love for nature, he has learnt the photographic technique by working persistently in the field with DSLR cameras, and participating in specific competitions and workshops with professional photographers, thus building up an experience of more than 10 years. His love and drive to capturing fine nature images is inspired by the tag line – explore, create and inspire. One must explore the vast and majestic nature we have and then create images that are out of this world. Finally, inspire people to love and cherish our natural world! Karabo works for Pangolin Photo Safaris in Chobe, as a photographic guide and host.
Above: Lilac-breasted rollers are arguably Chobe’s most beautiful bird species. They are every birder and photographer’s dream bird. One doesn’t have to be a birder to appreciate all the lovely colors that adorn this bird. They are simply amazing and eye catching.
When the long day ends, it is almost as if these creatures know that a visitor will not leave without seeing their beautiful silhouettes against the golden sun as it takes its last bow over the horizon. Indeed one of the most prized photographs to achieve is exactly this, as the herds disappear into the gathering dusk as quietly as they came.
In addition to all of this, the Chobe River also has its own rich and colourful collection of birds, which attracts passionate ‘birders’ from far and wide, with their bird books, binoculars and cameras. On land or by boat, birdwatching is a hugely rewarding activity, especially considering that a staggering 475 species have been recorded in the area. A typical day on the boat would start just before sunrise, in the bird channel, the brilliantly coloured malachite kingfisher darting along just above the water
ahead of the boat. Industrious bee-eaters make their nests in holes in the bank, while in contrast the stately grey heron stands stock still a little back from the water.
Early morning game drives are always full of surprises, our knowledgeable guides continually finding new and interesting sightings, and helping clients achieve their best photographs. In passing other game viewing vehicles, guides stop and greet each other, and exchange valuable information on what they have seen, leading perhaps to the ultimate experience of seeing a leopard languishing in a tree, a lion sipping waterattheriver’sedge,orareallifekill.
New knowledge is gained, new friendships made, and visitors go home feeling they have seen the real Africa, the place of all beginning, the cradle of humankind, where once man and animal shared this land.
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