The Greek roots of the word photography translate as "writing with light." Welcome to my studio--a place to practice and illuminate good work using writing and photography.
If this bird looks familiar, you likely remember Zuzu from The Lion King. If you didn't know, Zuzu was a yellow-billed hornbill. Hornbills are common in Kruger National Park and elsewhere in South Africa. They are omnivores that eat insects, bird chicks, frogs, chameleons, ants, termites and occasionally fruit. Seeing them is a thrill because they are so unique, and they have interesting habits worth mentioning.
There are few animals that work as well together as meerkats. These squirrel-size members of the mongoose family live in groups of different sizes, from as little as three to as many as 50. Together they build up to five separate burrows with multiple entrances, tunnels, and rooms.
One of the best treasures of South Africa is the birds. This is a lilac breasted roller--you might be able to count the 8 colors on its body. A sight to be hold for sure, but these birds are also clever, and bold enough to take advantage of brush fires. As various small animals and insects flee the flames, the lilac-breasted roller will swoop down on them. In fact, these territorial birds strategically move their hunting headquarters to the edge of fires for best picking.
