Group D – Landscapes

081. ‘LAGOON REFLECTION’. Tena Tena Lodge Area, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

The rain arrives in force in the South Luangwa National Park around December time. The river floods. Many of the dried up lagoons are refilled. As the rains subside and the dry season encroaches, these lagoons provide water for many of the Park’s animals.

082. ‘GUARDING THE COASTLINE’. Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland, UK

Situated on the northeast coast of England, by the village of Bamburgh, the site was originally a fort in Celtic times. The fort was destroyed by the Vikings in 993 and the Normans later built a castle on the site. Restoration work was carried out in the 18th and 19th centuries. The castle was later bought by the Victorian industrialist, William Armstrong and still belongs in the Armstrong family. Nearby are the breeding colonies of Arctic and Common terns on Inner Farne Island and of puffins, shags and razorbills on Staple Island.

083. ‘OLD FORTIFICATION’. Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumberland, UK

Nine miles to the south of Bamburgh Castle on the Northumberland coastline lies Dunstanburgh castle. It is a 14th century fortification. The castle formed a strategic northern stronghold during the Wars of the Roses, changing hands between the Lancastrians and Yorkists many times. It never survived these sieges. The castle is now owned by the National trust and is managed by English Heritage.

084. ‘ONLY FOR LOWTIDE VISITS’. St Mary’s Lighthouse, Northumberland, UK

The lighthouse is built on St Mary’s Island on the coast of North east England. The small rocky island is linked to the mainland by a concrete causeway, which is submerged at high tide. The lighthouse was built in 1868. It no longer functions as a working lighthouse. It is easily accessible at low tide and regularly open to the public.

085. ‘A LONG MARCH’. Elephants. Lion Camp Area, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

It is early morning and a long line of elephants are on the move, looking either for water or a better place to forage.

086. ‘SHADE AND COVER’. Pukus. Lion Camp Area, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

Pukus usually do not mind being out in the open savannah during the hottest part of the day. Here they take rest and refuge under the shade afforded by a few trees.

087. ‘LITTLE WATER’. Elephants. Lion Camp Area, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

A small group of elephants stroll to a watering place. They must continue their search, although they will know where the best drinking places are.

088. ‘ZAMBEZI SUNSET’. Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

This is a typical Mana Pools National Park scene, located in Zimbabwe, and looking out towards the Zambezi River and escarpment.

089. ‘STROLLING PAST’. Elephant. Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

Mana means ‘four’ in Shona language and refers to the four permanent pools formed by the meanderings of the middle Zambezi river. This river frontage is flanked by forests of mahogany, wild figs, ebonies and baobabs.

090. ‘UNDERNEATH THE ARCHWAY’. Elephants. Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

The region of Mana Pools National Park attracts many large animals in search of water, making it one of Africa’s most renowned game viewing regions.

091. ‘FOLLOWING ON BEHIND’. Elephants. Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

Within some areas in the Mana Pools National Park, the visitor is permitted to descend from the 4×4 vehicle and walk on foot under special supervision. This enables close photography.

092. ‘SUNSET SILHOUETTE’. Elephant. Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

Mana Pools refer to the large permanent pools formed by the meanderings of the middle Zambezi River. In early evening the light is superb – perfect for capturing the sun setting behind the Zambezi escarpment.

093. ‘DOWN BY THE RIVER’. Cristolino River, Brazil

The Cristalino River is a river in the states of Para and Matto Grosso in Brazil. After crossing the border into Matto Grosso, the river flows through the Cristalino State park, established in 2001. The river is navigable throughout the state park.

094. ‘DOWN ON THE RANCH’. Poussada Amolar, Rio Paraguai, Brazil

The Pousada Amolar is a ranch that lies in a remote area of the Pantanal in the Serra do Amolar mountain range, an untouched and pristine region with unique species only found in the area.

095. ‘THE DRY SEASON’. Luangwa River, Zambia

The Luangwa River rises in north-east Zambia near the border with Tanzania and Malawi. Within 200 kilometres it has become a meandering river with a flood plain several kilometres wide. Around here the elevation has dropped to about 500 metres. At sunset there are some spectacular views.

096. ‘SUNDOWNERS VIEW’. Luangwa River, Zambia

The Luangwa River is one of the major tributaries of the Zambezi River, and one of the four biggest rivers in Zambia.. The river floods in the rainy season from December to March and then falls considerably in the dry season. In late August the river is probably at its lowest.

097. ‘SUNSET ROOST’. Kafunta Lodge Area, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

The Luangwa National Park offers some spectacular sunset photographic possibilities.

098. ‘RED GOING DOWN’. Mowani Mountain Camp Area, Damaraland, Namibia

Sunset over Damaraland, an area of dramatic beauty in west Namibia.

099. ‘COLOUR MATCH’. Elephant. Damaraland, Namibia

This a beautiful mountainous region in north west Namibia. It boasts spectacular desert vistas and impressive hills. Rare desert dwelling elephants roam here outside of any National Park.

100. ‘RED DUNE SUNSET’. Wolwedans Dune Lodge Area, NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia

The NamibRand Nature Reserve is a private nature reserve in South West Namibia in the Namib Desert. The sunsets are superb.

101. ‘ONWARD ORYX’. Wolwedans Lodge Area, NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia

This large antelope with its striking appearance of long horns and distinct colouration is the national animal of Namibia.

102. ‘DESERT SEA’. Wolwedans Lodge Area, NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia

The NamibRand Nature Reserve is a private nature reserve in South West Namibia in the Namib Desert. The sunsets are superb.

103. ‘JUST ANOTHER SKY’. Wolwedans Lodge Area, NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia

But it is not. The vistas, especially towards sunset are spectacular. They belong to the NamibRand Nature Reserve in South West Namibia in the Namib Desert.

104. ‘AFTERGLOW’. Wolwedans Lodge Area, NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia

The NamibRand Nature Reserve is a private nature reserve in South West Namibia in the Namib Desert. The sunsets are superb and illustrate the beautiful light and shadows that exist in the Namib Desert towards the end of the day.

105. ‘DEAD WOOD’. Deadvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

Deadvlei is a white clay pan located near the more famous salt pan of Sossusvlei, inside the Namib-Naukluft park in Namibia. Deadvlei means ‘dead marsh’. A few hikers stand at the top of ‘Big Daddy’, one of the highest sand dunes in the Namib. When the climate changed, drought hit the area, and sand dunes encroached on the pan, which blocked the river from the area. The trees died some 600 years ago. Their skeletons are now black because the intense sun has scorched them. Though petrified, the wood does not decompose because it is so dry.

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