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The Pangolin Podcast

Toby Jermyn

Hosted by passionate safari professionals, conservationists and wildlife photographers, we bring you captivating stories from the bush, behind-the-lens insights from award‑winning image makers, and thought‑provoking conversations with conservationists working to protect our planet’s most extraordinary species — including the elusive pangolin. Whether you’re a seasoned traveller, a wildlife photographer, or simply a nature enthusiast, The Pangolin Podcast will inspire you to see the wild with fresh eyes… and to help preserve it for generations to come.

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  • S1 · E33
    October 17 · 40 min

    Meet the Pros - Wildlife Photography Duo Steve & Ann Toon

    Host Toby Jermyn is joined by Steve & Ann Toon, former senior magazine journalists who now spend much of the year in Africa creating images, leading photo workshops and safaris, and occasionally returning to conservation-focused storytelling. They discuss their different creative approaches, working as a true team under a joint byline, and how embracing conditions, patience, and enjoyment on safari can lead to stronger photographs. Across five featured images, they share stories from rare nocturnal encounters, challenging weather in the Kalahari, and an intimate night hide in Kenya, before choosing an admired photograph by Bence Máté that showcases small-scale natural history with striking artistry. Gallery of Steve & Ann's images: https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Pangolin-Podcast/Steve-and-Ann-Toon/Meet-The-Pros-Steve-and-Ann-Toon Connect with the Toons: https://toonwildlife.com/ https://toonphotosafari.com/category/safari/ https://www.instagram.com/steveandanntoon/ Guest Image: A marvel of ants, by Bence Máté https://www.bencemate.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BenceMatesPhotography https://www.instagram.com/bence_mate_photography/ Pangolin Photo Safaris Africa's premier photo safari operator and lodge owner. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world. https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond! Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris Love wildlife photography? Join us in the Pangolin Photo Club, a friendly, free-to-join community where you can share your images, learn, and take part in the conservation work of Pangolin Africa. Join us here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/photo-club-bz

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  • S1 · E32
    October 3 · 48 min

    Meet the Pro: Photographer, Alan Schaller

    Host Toby Jermyn welcomes London-based Leica ambassador Alan Schaller, known for high-contrast black-and-white street photography featured at the Saatchi Gallery and in major publications. Alan discusses selecting images for the show and his upcoming book Street Safari, explaining how photographing animals in cities helped him connect with people and build confidence. He describes a cover image of “yin and yang” swans shot in St James’s Park on the day of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, his use of a Leica Monochrom and pre-visualisation, and a desert scene in Dubai created on assignment. GIVEAWAY COMPETITION CLOSED Alan shares how he transitioned from a music career into photography, co-founded Street Photography International, and developed a relationship with Leica. He talks about photographing Japanese band ONE OK ROCK, launching the photo-only platform Iris and Iris Publishing, choosing a dog portrait on Millennium Bridge, and admiring Pentti Sammallahti’s work. Connect with Alan: https://www.alanschaller.com/ https://www.instagram.com/alan_schaller/ https://www.youtube.com/@alan_schaller Guest Image: Pentti Sammallahti The Pangolin Podcast was produced and edited by Bella Falk: https://www.passportandpixels.com Pangolin Photo Safaris Africa's premier photo safari operator and lodge owner. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world. https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond! Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris Love wildlife photography? Join us in the Pangolin Photo Club, a friendly, free-to-join community where you can share your images, learn, and take part in the conservation work of Pangolin Africa. Join us here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/photo-club-bz

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  • S1 · E31
    September 19 · 45 min

    Meet the Pro: Wildlife Photographer, Nelis Wolmarans

    Host Toby Jermyn welcomes award-winning South African wildlife photographer and private guide Nelis Wolmarans, known for extensive experience with Africa’s great apes, including 131 gorilla treks. Nelis shares the story behind his grand-prize-winning Rwanda mountain gorilla mother-and-infant photo that was displayed at the Smithsonian, plus an encounter where a silverback charged, knocked him over, and sat on his legs. They discuss differences between Rwanda/DRC and Uganda gorilla habitats and permit prices, why two treks help guests settle into photographing gorillas, and practical guidance on settings and lens choices. Nelis also presents images from a Mara wildebeest river crossing, an elephant bull among winter thorn trees in Lower Zambezi, and a young chimpanzee in Kibale, with tips for forest light challenges and chimp habituation treks. He highlights an admired leopard image by Mark Nicholson and discloses his remote “humble dwelling” location. Gallery of Nelis' images: https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Pangolin-Podcast/Nelis-Wolmerans/Meet-the-Pro-Nelis-Wolmerans Guest Image Mark Nicholson https://www.instagram.com/marknicholson83 https://www.facebook.com/mark.nicholson.33449/ Connect with Nelis Nelis Wolmarans https://www.neliswolmarans.com/ https://www.instagram.com/neliswolmarans_ guided _safaris/ The Pangolin Podcast was produced and edited by Bella Falk: https://www.passportandpixels.com Pangolin Photo Safaris Africa's premier photo safari operator and lodge owner. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world. https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond! Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris Love wildlife photography? Join us in the Pangolin Photo Club, a friendly, free-to-join community where you can share your images, learn, and take part in the conservation work of Pangolin Africa. Join us here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/photo-club-bz

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  • S1 · E30
    September 5 · 41 min

    Meet the Pro: Wildlife Photographer, Juan Pons

    Host Toby Jermyn welcomes wildlife and nature photographer Juan Pons, a Puerto Rico-born, Florida-based workshop leader with over 30 years of experience. In this episode, Juan selects five wall images for his humble dwelling: an African wild dog spy-hopping in Botswana’s Okavango Delta while hunting red lechwe; king penguins in South Georgia set against misty mountains, featuring a flying skua and a discussion on low-angle shooting restrictions; a wide composite sequence of a Yellowstone red fox mousing, stitched together in Photoshop; and a close-up encounter with a ghost-like snow leopard in the remote Himalayas stepping into view before a frozen waterfall. Juan also recounts discovering photography at boarding school, teaching early digital techniques, building his workshop business, and co-hosting The Digital Photo Experience podcast for nine years. Finally, he shares his admiration for Frans Lanting’s sunset elephants in Chobe and reveals his dream bases in Botswana and Costa Rica. Gallery of Juan's images: https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Pangolin-Podcast/Juan-Pons/Meet-the-Pro-Juan-Pons Guest Image Chobe Elephants by Frans Lanting https://lanting.com/ https://www.instagram.com/franslanting/ Connect with Juan https://juanpons.org/ https://www.youtube.com/juanpons https://www.instagram.com/jpons/ https://www.facebook.com/juanpons The Pangolin Podcast was produced and edited by Bella Falk: https://www.passportandpixels.com Pangolin Photo Safaris Africa's premier photo safari operator and lodge owner. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world. https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond! Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris Love wildlife photography? Join us in the Pangolin Photo Club, a friendly, free-to-join community where you can share your images, learn, and take part in the conservation work of Pangolin Africa. Join us here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/photo-club-bz

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  • S1 · E29
    August 22 · 49 min

    Meet The Pro: Wildlife Photographer Andy Rouse

    Host Toby Jermyn welcomes British wildlife photographer, tour leader, and conservationist Andy Rouse to the Pangolin Podcast, where guests choose four of their own images and one by another photographer for their remote “humble dwelling.” Rouse recounts winning a humorous category at BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year as a student with an image of a fox chewing a garden gnome, then shares stories and technique behind his chosen photographs: subadult tigers fighting in Ranthambore, a wide-angle spectacled bear portrait from Ecuador’s cloud forest, an atmospheric roe deer image made through stalking and underexposure for mood, and a creative night pan of Kenya’s black leopard “Geezer” shot at ISO 51,200. He discusses fieldcraft, ethical distance, guiding clients, publishing standards, creativity through failure, and mental health, then chooses rural Wiltshire as his forever location and admires Sergey Gorshkov’s backlit elephant photograph. Gallery of Andy's images: https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Pangolin-Podcast/Andy-Rouse/Meet-the-Pro-Andy-Rouse Guest Image Sergey Gorshkov https://www.instagram.com/sergey_gorshkov_photographer/ Connect with Andy: https://www.andyrouse.co.uk/ http://instagram.com/wildmanrouse http://www.facebook.com/wildmanrouse http://www.youtube.com/@wildmanrouse The Pangolin Podcast was produced and edited by Bella Falk: https://www.passportandpixels.com Pangolin Photo Safaris Africa's premier photo safari operator and lodge owner. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world. https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond! Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris Love wildlife photography? Join us in the Pangolin Photo Club, a friendly, free-to-join community where you can share your images, learn, and take part in the conservation work of Pangolin Africa. Join us here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/photo-club-bz

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  • S1 · E28
    August 8 · 39 min

    Meet The Pro: Wildlife Photographer Riaz Cader

    Join host Toby Jermyn as he catches up with Sri Lankan wildlife photographer, safari planner, and travel entrepreneur Riaz Cader! In this episode, Riaz shares the stories behind his five chosen images, including an adorable leopard cub balancing in Kumana National Park, a striped dolphin soaring ten feet into the air, a hair-raising close encounter with a sloth bear, and a powerful look at human-elephant conflict. Plus, Riaz reveals his favourite image by legendary photographer Andy Rouse and discusses what makes Sri Lanka one of the world's most versatile wildlife destinations. In this episode, we discuss: Exploring Yala's hidden blocks and Wilpattu National Park The secrets to photographing fast-moving marine life off the Sri Lankan coast The reality of sloth bear behaviour and wildlife conservation challenges Sri Lanka’s endemic bird species and elusive nocturnal wildlife Connect with Riaz https://www.instagram.com/riazcader/ https://www.naturalworldexplorer.com/about-us https://www.facebook.com/riaz.cader/ Resources & Links: Gallery: View all the images featured in today's show via the link: https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Pangolin-Podcast/Riaz-Cader/Meet-the-Pro-Riaz-Cader Blog Post: Read Toby's full Sri Lanka travel blog and itinerary details at : https://www.pangolinphoto.com/sri-lankan-safari Pangolin Photo Safaris Africa's premier photo safari operator and lodge owner. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world. https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond! Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris Love wildlife photography? Join us in the Pangolin Photo Club, a friendly, free-to-join community where you can share your images, learn, and take part in the conservation work of Pangolin Africa. Join us here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/photo-club-bz

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  • S1 · E27
    July 25 · 39 min

    Meet The Pro: Christopher Balmer

    Host Toby Jermyn welcomes Yellowstone-based American wildlife photographer Christopher Balmer, who has over 50 years behind the lens, owns two camera stores near Yellowstone, runs a photo adventure business, and has sold tens of thousands of fine art prints and over 200,000 stock images. Balmer shares five wall images and a powerful image by his wife, Katie. He emphasises mastering exposure, white balance, and metering in the field, minimising editing, and selling prints through local subjects, galleries, and interior decorators. Gallery of Christopher's images: https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Pangolin-Podcast/Christopher-Balmer/Meet-the-Pro-Christopher-Balmer Connect with Christopher https://www.yellowstonecamera.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@perfectlightcamera/videos instagram.com/yellowstonecamera https://www.facebook.com/perfectlightcamera/ GUEST IMAGE Katie Ashcraft Balmer https://www.instagram.com/capturing_perfect_light/ The Pangolin Podcast was produced and edited by Bella Falk: https://www.passportandpixels.com Pangolin Photo Safaris Africa's premier photo safari operator and lodge owner. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world. https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond! Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris Love wildlife photography? Join us in the Pangolin Photo Club, a friendly, free-to-join community where you can share your images, learn, and take part in the conservation work of Pangolin Africa. Join us here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/photo-club-bz

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  • S1 · E26
    July 8 · 43 min

    Meet The Pro: Wildlife Photographer Chris Fallows

    In this episode, world-renowned fine art wildlife photographer and conservationist Chris Fallows joins us from Cape Town to talk about the images (and moments) that shaped his career—from the legendary Air Jaws great white sharks of Seal Island to a moody humpback whale fluke years in the making, and a more painterly elephant scene from Mana Pools. We also chat about how behaviour at Seal Island was discovered, what’s changed in False Bay, and why Chris is now using his print sales to help buy and protect land for wildlife corridors. Plus, Chris shares a guest image he loves by Nick Brandt and reveals where he’d place his “humble dwelling” for a lifetime of photography. Gallery of Chris’ images: https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Pangolin-Podcast/Chris-Fallows/Meet-the-Pro-Chris-Fallows Connect with Chris Fallows: Website: https://www.chrisfallows.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisfallows/ GUEST IMAGE by Nick Brandt https://www.nickbrandt.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nickbrandt/ 00:00 Welcome to the Pangolin Podcast 01:13 Meet Chris Fallows 05:38 1st Image - The Final Act 07:01 Discovering Air Jaws 17:08 2nd Image - Leviathan 23:33 3rd Image - Jumping Shark 26:03 Planet Earth and Air Jaws 30:08 Dubai Airport Conservation Exhibit 31:33 4th Image - The Fig & Elephant 37:43 Guest Photo - Elephant Exodus 41:11 Dream Home 42:42 Final Thanks The Pangolin Podcast was produced and edited by Bella Falk: https://www.passportandpixels.com Pangolin Photo Safaris Africa's premier photo safari operator and lodge owner. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world. https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond! Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris Love wildlife photography? Join us in the Pangolin Photo Club, a friendly, free-to-join community where you can share your images, learn, and take part in the conservation work of Pangolin Africa. Join us here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/photo-club-bz

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  • S1 · E25
    July 1 · 23 min

    Meet The Pros - 4 Wildlife YouTubers visit The Pangolin Voyager

    Welcome to Episode 25 of the Pangolin Podcast. Usually, we sit down with one expert, but for this edition week we have a massive crossover event. Pangolin Photo Host Janine Krayer is joined by four of South Africa’s most talented wildlife photography creators: Villiers Steyn, Mark Dumbleton, Lance van de Vyver, and Richard van Haght. The Pros chat onboard the Pangolin Voyager Houseboat, about why a boat safari on the Chobe River offers a very different (and often better) photography and filming experience than a vehicle. They discuss standout Chobe subjects—especially birds like skimmers, kingfishers, jacanas, night herons, and pratincoles—alongside elephants, hippos, and iconic silhouettes, plus how seasonality shifts opportunities from lush green to harsh dry conditions. The conversation includes practical tips on lens choices, the benefits of houseboat comfort and social space, and recommended timing to visit The Chobe. Villiers Steyn (The Safari Expert) YouTube: @TheSafariExpert Website: http://thesafariexpert.co.za Instagram: @thesafariexpert Mark Dumbleton YouTube: @MarkDumbletonPhoto Website: http://markdumbleton.com Instagram: @markdumbletonphoto Lance van de Vyver (Panthera Photo Safaris) YouTube: Shared channel platform under Panthera Photo Safaris YouTube Website: http://pantheraphotosafaris.com Instagram: @panthera_photo_safaris Richard van Haght YouTube: @RichardvanHaght Instagram: @richardvanhaght Pangolin Photo Safaris Africa's premier photo safari operator and lodge owner. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world. https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond! Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris Love wildlife photography? Join us in the Pangolin Photo Club, a friendly, free-to-join community where you can share your images, learn, and take part in the conservation work of Pangolin Africa. Join us here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/photo-club-bz

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  • S1 · E24
    June 24 · 40 min

    Meet the Pro: Wildlife Photographer Lance van de Vyver

    Host Toby Jermyn welcomes wildlife photographer and photographic guide Lance van de Vyver, a New Zealand-born zoology graduate who moved to South Africa in 2012 and now runs specialist photographic safaris and co-hosts the Safari Shots podcast. Lance discusses trips to Tanzania and Botswana’s Makgadikgadi and possible travel to India. He shares a career-launching black-and-white image of a pangolin being handled by a lioness, explaining the brief sighting and that the pangolin later died from heat and prolonged stress, prompting discussion about stricter guidelines and the Pangolin Guardians program. He also describes a portrait of a captive-born pangolin pup later released, a flash-at-sunset leopard technique and ethics, a black-and-white giant anteater (“broomstick”) in Brazil, and a stitched telephoto lion portrait. His admired image is Thomas Vijayan’s camera-trap photograph of an Amur leopard. Lance struggles to choose a single ‘humble dwelling’ location, considering several safari regions. Here is a link to a gallery of Lance's images: https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Pangolin-Podcast/Lance-van-de-Vyver/Meet-the-Pro-Lance-van-de-Vyver Connect with Lance https://www.lancevandevyver.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lancevandevyver https://www.youtube.com/c/lancevandevyver GUEST IMAGE - Thomas Vijayan https://www.thomasvijayan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thomasvijayan/ 00:00 Welcome 00:58 Meet Lance 04:03 1st Image (1A) - Scaly Protection 13:16 1st Image (1B) – Fragile Future 16:10 2nd Image – Leopard Flash 22:54 3rd Image - Broomstick 27:08 4th Image – Queen of Mana 34:36 5th Image - Guest Image Amur Leopard 37:55 Where to Photograph Forever 39:38 Podcast Farewell and Credits The Pangolin Podcast was produced and edited by Bella Falk: https://www.passportandpixels.com Pangolin Photo Safaris Africa's premier photo safari operator and lodge owner. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world. https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond! Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris Love wildlife photography? Join us in the Pangolin Photo Club, a friendly, free-to-join community where you can share your images, learn, and take part in the conservation work of Pangolin Africa. Join us here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/photo-club-bz

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  • S1 · E23
    June 10 · 39 min

    Meet The Pro: Wildlife Photographer - Thomas Nicolon

    In this episode, host Toby Jermyn welcomes wildlife photographer and National Geographic Explorer Thomas Nicolon to the Pangolin Podcast. Based in southern France, Thomas shares his experiences documenting the fragile bond between humanity and the natural world, focusing heavily on his work in the Congo Basin. In a unique turn for the podcast, Toby and Thomas meet for the first time on air, discussing Thomas's path from journalism to earning National Geographic grants and his future expeditions to the DRC and Cameroon. Here is a link to a gallery of Thomas's images: https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Pangolin-Podcast/Thomas-Nicolon/Meet-the-Pro-Thomas-Nicolon CONNECT WITH THOMAS https://www.thomasnicolon.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thomasnicolon/ https://www.youtube.com/@thomas.nicolon Thomas shares four of his own powerful images, including a portrait of the exceptionally old habituated western lowland gorilla, Kingo, taken shortly before his death, and a dramatic shot of a forest elephant at a Congo research camp that later charged his team. He also discusses the logistics of GPS-collaring forest elephants, tips for rainforest photography, and selects an admired sunset giraffe image by David Chancellor as his "guest" photo. GUEST IMAGE Sunset Giraffe by David Chancellor https://www.davidchancellor.com/ https://www.instagram.com/chancellordavid/ Pangolin Photo Safaris Africa's premier photo safari operator and lodge owner. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Pangolin Photo Safaris Africa's premier photo safari operator and lodge owner. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world. https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond! Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris Love wildlife photography? Join us in the Pangolin Photo Club, a friendly, free-to-join community where you can share your images, learn, and take part in the conservation work of Pangolin Africa. Join us here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/photo-club-bz

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  • S1 · E22
    May 27 · 40 min

    Meet The Pro: Dani Connor - Wildlife Photographer

    Hosted by Toby Jermyn, this episode of the Pangolin Podcast features wildlife photographer, filmmaker, and Canon Ambassador, Dani Connor, known for her viral red squirrel stories from northern Sweden. CONNECT WITH DANI https://www.daniconnorwild.com/ https://www.instagram.com/daniconnorwild/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx9JiwPgJHy4cMThY4nmQmA Here is a link to a gallery of Dani's images: https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Pangolin-Podcast/Dani-Connor/Meet-the-Pro-Dani-Connor Dani shares her experience hand-rearing a squirrel named Roo. She also discusses an image from her first safari in Zambia, and another image from an East Greenland expedition. Dani talks about building a career through cinematic storytelling on YouTube, becoming a Canon Ambassador, and choosing a polar bear photograph as her admired guest image, before naming her ideal “humble dwelling” location. GUEST IMAGE Marco Gaiotti https://www.instagram.com/marcogaiotti_naturephotography/ https://www.facebook.com/MarcoGaiottiPhotography/ Pangolin Photo Safaris Africa's premier photo safari operator and lodge owner. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world. https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond! Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris Love wildlife photography? Join us in the Pangolin Photo Club, a friendly, free-to-join community where you can share your images, learn, and take part in the conservation work of Pangolin Africa. Join us here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/photo-club-bz

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  • S1 · E21
    May 13 · 38 min

    Meet The Pro: Wildlife Photographer - Sabine Stols

    In his episode, host Toby Jermyn welcomes Pangolin Photo Host Sabine Stols, a German-born wildlife photographer who transitioned from cruise-ship people photography to a full-time nature career with her husband, Charl. The couple have spent the last 10 years hosting with Pangolin Photo Safaris. Here is a link to a gallery of Sabine's images: https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Pangolin-Podcast/Sabine-Stols/Meet-the-Pro-Sabine-Stols CONNECT WITH SABINE https://www.instagram.com/sabine_stols/ https://www.pangolinphoto.com/sabine-stols Sabine shares four favourite images chosen for the praise they received from fellow photographers. She discusses balancing stills and video, the growing demand for video, and selects Hannes Lochner’s backlit lion-breath image as her admired “guest” photo. GUEST IMAGE Roar by Hannes Lochner www.hanneslochner.com https://www.instagram.com/hannes_lochner/ Pangolin Photo Safaris Africa's premier photo safari operator and lodge owner. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world. https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond! Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris Love wildlife photography? Join us in the Pangolin Photo Club, a friendly, free-to-join community where you can share your images, learn, and take part in the conservation work of Pangolin Africa. Join us here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/photo-club-bz

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  • S1 · E20
    April 29 · 42 min

    Meet The Pro: Wildlife Photographer - Wim van den Heever

    Host Toby Jermyn welcomes South African photographer Wim van den Heever, who won Wildlife Photographer of the Year with a haunting brown hyena image made over 10 years using a difficult camera-trap setup in Namibia’s abandoned Kolmanskop. Connect with Wim: WimvandenHeever.com https://www.instagram.com/wim_van_den_heever/ The Pangolin Podcast was produced and edited by Bella Falk: https://www.passportandpixels.com View a gallery of the images discussed in this episode: https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Pangolin-Podcast/Wim-van-den-Heever Wim also shares the technical challenges of camera trapping, including balancing distant security light with flashes, working at 15-second exposures, and enduring sand, lost gear, and countless failures before seeing the winning frame. He also discusses predicting behaviour, his shift from stock photography to hosting and fine-art print sales, and a shot made with a submerged wide-angle camera triggered remotely. Listen out for a very special giveaway from Pangolin Photo Safaris and Wim van den Heever. GUEST IMAGE Polar Reflections by Paul Nicklen https://paulnicklen.com/ https://www.instagram.com/paulnicklen/ Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Pangolin Podcast 03:31 First Image - Ghost Town Visitor 14:23 Second Image - The Final Leap 24:06 Third Image - A Leap of Lechwe 30:42 Fourth Image - Craig 35:46 Guest Image - Polar Reflections 39:20 Dream Home Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world. https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond! Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris Love wildlife photography? Join us in the Pangolin Photo Club, a friendly, free-to-join community where you can share your images, learn, and take part in the conservation work of Pangolin Africa. Join us here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/photo-club-bz

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  • S1 · E19
    February 25 · 36 min

    Meet The Pro: Wildlife Photographer - Walter Aaron

    In this episode of the Pangolin Podcast, host Toby Jermyn welcomes Botswana-born wildlife photographer and Pangolin photo host, Walter Aaron. Growing up in the heart of the Okavango Delta, Walter’s lifelong connection to nature led him to become a safari guide, where he discovered a deep passion for capturing the incredible wildlife around him. Today, he is a resident photo host in the Chobe, where he mentors the next generation of Batswana photographers. Connect with Walter: https://www.instagram.com/waltersphotography22/ The Pangolin Podcast was produced and edited by Bella Falk: https://www.passportandpixels.com View a gallery of the images discussed in this episode: https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Pangolin-Podcast/Walter-Aaron In this episode, Walter shares the stories behind four of his favorite personal photographs and one image by a fellow photographer that he deeply admires. He also discusses his love for low-angle photography—sometimes even touching his camera to the water to get the perfect shot—and what it’s like being a homegrown photo host in one of the world’s premier wildlife destinations. GUEST IMAGE Charl Stols https://www.instagram.com/charl_stols/ https://www.facebook.com/CharlStolsNaturePhotography/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to the Pangolin Podcast 01:02 Guest Introduction: Walter Aaron 03:01 Choosing the Perfect Wildlife Photos 04:17 The First Image: Leopard Cub in Chobe 09:30 The Second Image: Low-Angle African Jacana 15:02 The Third Image: Wide-Angle Lions in the Okavango Delta 20:15 The Fourth Image: Buffalo vs Crocodile 25:20 Advice for Aspiring Wildlife Photographers 28:45 Mentoring the Next Generation in Botswana 32:10 The Final Image: A Photo Walter Admired 35:50 Conclusion Pangolin Photo Safaris Africa's premier photo safari operator and lodge owner. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world. https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond! Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris Love wildlife photography? Join us in the Pangolin Photo Club, a friendly, free-to-join community where you can share your images, learn, and take part in the conservation work of Pangolin Africa. Join us here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/photo-club-bz

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  • S1 · E18
    February 18 · 39 min

    Meet The Pro: Wildlife Photographer - Mark Dumbleton

    In this episode of the Pangolin Podcast, host Toby Jermyn welcomes South African wildlife and landscape photographer, Mark Dumbleton. Based in Hoedspruit, Mark is best known for his powerful images of African wildlife and dramatic natural scenes. With nearly two decades of experience, he combines a deep love of the wilderness with a strong emphasis on teaching, helping photographers around the world capture and edit stronger images through his YouTube channel, online courses, and guided photo safaris. Connect with Mark: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkDumbletonPhoto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdumbletonphoto Website: www.markdumbleton.com The Pangolin Podcast was produced and edited by Bella Falk: https://www.passportandpixels.com View a gallery of the images discussed in this episode: https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Website-Pages/Meet-the-Pro-Mark-Dumbleton In the podcast, Mark discusses the stories behind four of his favourite photographs and one he admires by another photographer. He shares insights into the technical challenges of capturing these moments, his philosophy on visual storytelling, and the significance of having his work featured on the cover of the 2023 coffee-table book "Remembering Leopards". Guest Image Mark selects a breath-taking image by photographer Greg du Toit as one he deeply admires. https://www.gregdutoit.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wildernessdreaming/ Greg’s podcast episode https://pangolinpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2527088/episodes/18460408-meet-the-pro-greg-du-toit Mark’s Lightroom course https://www.markdumbleton.com/the-wildlife-edit-course Hannes Lochner’s episode https://pangolinpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2527088/episodes/17715389-meet-the-pro-hannes-lochner Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to the Pangolin Podcast 01:09 Guest Introduction: Mark Dumbleton 03:14 Choosing the Perfect Wildlife Photos 04:11 The First Image: After the Feast 13:20 The Second Image: Dramatic Mara 17:39 The Third Image: Marauding Buffalo 22:58 The Fourth Image: A Close Call With Death 27:53 Advice for Aspiring Wildlife Photographers 32:36 The Final Image (Greg du Toit) and Conclusion Pangolin Photo Safaris Africa's premier photo safari operator and lodge owner. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Pangolin Photo Safaris Africa's premier photo safari operator and lodge owner. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world. https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond! Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris Love wildlife photography? Join us in the Pangolin Photo Club, a friendly, free-to-join community where you can share your images, learn, and take part in the conservation work of Pangolin Africa. Join us here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/photo-club-bz

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  • S1 · E17
    February 4 · 39 min

    Meet The Pro: Wildlife Photographer - Pusetso Nteta

    In this episode of the Pangolin Podcast, host Toby Jermyn chats to Pangolin’s own photo host, Pusetso “Miss P” Nteta, a young and exciting Botswana native who has grown from short term intern status to full-time guide and excellent wildlife photographer. She chats about her journey, her goals and her favourite photographs. Here is a link to a gallery of Pusetso’s images: https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Website-Pages/Meet-the-Pro-Pusetso-Nteta Since the recording of this episode, Pusetso has gotten married and going forward will be using the name Pusetso Whittle. We wish her a hearty congratulations! Connect with Pusetso: • https://www.pangolinphoto.com/pusetso-nteta • https://www.instagram.com/pusetso_whittle_photography/ The Pangolin Podcast was produced and edited by Bella Falk: https://www.passportandpixels.com In this podcast, Pusetso discusses her journey to becoming a photo host at Pangolin, her four favourite photographs, and her passion for wildlife and Chobe. She also talks about being mentored by Janine Krayer - https://www.pangolinphoto.com/janine-krayer Pusetso chats about how shows uses Adobe Lightroom Classic for editing. Click here to take a FREE online course from Pangolin Photo Academy - https://link.pangolinphoto.com/4adTGhB Pusetso also co-presents Wildlife Photography for Beginners, another great FREE online course on the Pangolin Photo Academy website https://link.pangolinphoto.com/3Me8PY2 00:00 Introduction 01:05 Guest Introduction: Pusetso Nteta 02:30 A Brief History of Pusetso’s Journey 03:47 The First Image: Yellow Billed Stork 09:53 The Second Image: Wild Dogs 19:01 The Third Image: Lions at Sunset 26:23 The Fourth Image: Elephant Silhouette 32:52 The Final Image and Conclusion Pangolin Photo Safaris Africa's premier photo safari operator and lodge owner. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world. https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond! Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris Love wildlife photography? Join us in the Pangolin Photo Club, a friendly, free-to-join community where you can share your images, learn, and take part in the conservation work of Pangolin Africa. Join us here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/photo-club-bz

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  • S1 · E16
    January 21 · 39 min

    Meet The Pro: Wildlife Photographer - Villiers Steyn

    In this episode of the Pangolin Podcast, host Toby Jermyn welcomes South African wildlife photographer, safari guide, and educator Villiers Steyn. Villiers shares his journey from pursuing a background in nature conservation to becoming a full-time YouTuber through his brand, the Safari Expert. Here is a link to a gallery of Villiers' images: https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Website-Pages/Meet-the-Pro-Villiers-Steyn In the podcast, Villiers discusses his top four favourite photographs, including the technical challenges behind capturing a herd of elephants drinking under the Milky Way and the beauty of a tigress in an Indian jungle. Villiers also provides insight and advice for aspiring wildlife photographers on how to succeed in the industry. If you are interested in joining us on safari, then click here: https://bit.ly/4c0xhXn Connect with Villiers: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSafariExpert Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesafariexpert Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesafariexpert Website: https://www.thesafariexpert.co.za Guest Image https://www.pangolinphoto.com/sabine-stols Sabine Stols https://www.instagram.com/sabine_stols/ The Pangolin Podcast was produced and edited by Bella Falk: https://www.passportandpixels.com Pangolin Photo Safaris Africa's premier photo safari operator and lodge owner. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world. https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond! Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris Love wildlife photography? Join us in the Pangolin Photo Club, a friendly, free-to-join community where you can share your images, learn, and take part in the conservation work of Pangolin Africa. Join us here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/photo-club-bz

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  • S1 · E15
    January 7 · 39 min

    Meet The Pro: Wildlife Photographer - Greg du Toit

    Meet The Pro with Wildlife Photographer Greg du Toit. Join Toby Jermyn on the latest episode of the Pangolin Podcast featuring an in-depth conversation with award-winning wildlife photographer Greg du Toit. Here is a link to a gallery of Greg's images: https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Website-Pages/Meet-the-Pro-Greg-Du-Toit Win a signed copy of Greg's book, "Wilderness Dreaming". Answer this one simple question, and we will do a draw to see who the lucky winner is. Click here to see the question: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Greg-du-Toit If you would like to be kept informed of our new video releases, then please join our community by clicking here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/YTcommunity If you are interested in joining us on safari, then click here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/YTsafari The Pangolin Podcast was produced and edited by Bella Falk: https://www.passportandpixels.com Discover Greg's exceptional journey through Africa's wild places, his unique in-camera style, and the stories behind his iconic photographs, including his thrilling accounts of sitting in waterholes and capturing intimate wildlife moments. Connect with Greg https://www.gregdutoit.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wildernessdreaming/ GUEST IMAGE by David Lloyd https://davidlloyd.net/ https://www.instagram.com/davidlloyd/ Buy Greg's book: https://www.gregdutoit.com/african-wildlife-photographer-private-safari-guide-bio/wilderness-dreaming/ Tune in to hear about his inspiration, the importance of appreciating the little things in nature, and the fusion of artistry and photography. Plus, learn about the image he wishes he had taken himself and his favourite remote location in Ruaha National Park. Don't miss this insightful and inspirational episode with one of the finest wildlife photographers. Pangolin Photo Safaris Africa's premier photo safari operator and lodge owner. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world. https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond! Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris Love wildlife photography? Join us in the Pangolin Photo Club, a friendly, free-to-join community where you can share your images, learn, and take part in the conservation work of Pangolin Africa. Join us here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/photo-club-bz

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  • S1 · E14
    Dec 17, 2025 · 36 min

    Meet The Pro: Wildlife Photographer - Jongman

    Join host Toby Jermyn in this captivating episode of the Pangolin Podcast as he chats with Jongman, a renowned wildlife photographer from Botswana. Discover how Jongman transitioned from architecture to photography, his creative process, and the unique challenges he faces in the field. Here is a link to a gallery of Jongman's images: https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Website-Pages/Meet-the-Pro-Jongman In this episode, Jongman shares his top four favourite images, the stories behind them, and an inspiring photo taken by a photographer he admires. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just a nature enthusiast, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration. Don't forget to subscribe and visit the link in the description for more wildlife photography content! Connect with Jongman www.pangolinphoto.com/thatayaone-jongman www.instagram.com/the_roadtripperbw Guest image by William Steel https://www.williamsteelphotography.com/ www.instagram.com/williamsteelphotography The Pangolin Podcast was produced and edited by Bella Falk: https://www.passportandpixels.com Pangolin Photo Safaris Africa's premier photo safari operator and lodge owner. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world. https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond! Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris Love wildlife photography? Join us in the Pangolin Photo Club, a friendly, free-to-join community where you can share your images, learn, and take part in the conservation work of Pangolin Africa. Join us here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/photo-club-bz

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