I was in Kruger in January and saw a pack of 10 wild dogs hunt impala for close to 2 hours-we were the only vehicle around the entire time. It was amazing to see the coordination and the speed at which they would run.
Brilliant story about Mana Pools. I've seen the Wild Dogs there as well. A brilliant encounter with them laying down in a group, with one standing up. We also followed a group of 8 in Botswana ones for three days. we saw how they had an encounter with an hyena. A fierce fight took place, in which the Hyena saved his live, by turning his back into the bushes. Wild Dogs are the summum of safari for me!
Another epic video Tin Man! Great to see the back story to your stunning images. Overcoming physical challenges, technical mastery of your equipment, an eye for light and composition and little bit of luck all coming together to produce great images.
Great video , I was on the other side of the river in the Lower Zambezi Valley when our guide took us to a pack of 44 wild dogs a sighting which only death or dementia will take from me
LTE, DB. Great points! But menopause?😅 Just kidding. I know you meant "Mana Pools", but it sounded like something else. Thanks for sharing this exciting experience with the wild dogs.
I think there is a huge misunderstanding in terms of "you have to suffer and go in the so-called 'suicid month' of October to get the best wildlife expierences". Not true. October can be absolutely dreadful. Yes the animals need to go the water, but they are exhausted, thin, miserable in general as they have experienced several month with no rain. Some of them are at the point of dying - or die. The worst part: the light is just terrible most of the day, its good or very good only one hour around sunrise and one hour around sunset. The rest of the day not only the animals lay around and try to do as less as possible - the light is brutal, the air dusty and the heat is just too much. The bush is dusty, pale and the backgrounds unattractive. Its also too much heat to enjoy your (big) off-time in the tents. Of course you can have wonderful wild dogs sightings in far more nicer months: in the green and cheap pre-season of May and June, in the cool July and August and the perfect month of September. I even had fabulous expierences in the emerald season of March and April, in Kenya and Sambia, with new-born animals all over the place. So when I look at this video, the bleakness of the bush, your obvious suffering and the title "This photo costs me $ 15.000" I ask myself: was it really worth it ? Imagine if that last morning would not have happened. Lets say this last morning you were out but nothing special would have happend. Hm. Don't know. If you go earlier in the season you have at least as much wildlife encounters, better light during more hours and can enjoy your time in camp.... so I just wanted to say: don't believe what you read in the guide-books. You don't have to go in the hottest moment of the year when animals and humans suffer alike. Try off-season next time.
TML!...not even a monopod? I know a tripod would not really work under those conditions, but a mono would have given your arms and shoulders a break in addition to being able to whack fellow photogs over the head or lions or hippos or whatever. Joking aside great work under extreme conditions.
Not only are you an outstanding photographer; also a masterful story teller!
Tinman! I was on the edge of my seat this whole episode. And then crying at the end. I did not expect such a heartfelt story. 🥰
Great story. Your story-telling ability has gotten very strong. Good job!
Excellent story, and great images of Ghost!!!!
Painted Wolf are so tightly bonded! The heat was all worth it. What stunning footage, shots 12:32 and behavior captures! 🐾 Thank you
Wow! Such an incredible adventure. So glad you are persistent! The photos are fantastic...
Beautiful.....the story, the pictures, the place!!
Oustanding images and great storytelling. Thanks.
what an incredible story! Tin Man you are brilliant!
I was in Kruger in January and saw a pack of 10 wild dogs hunt impala for close to 2 hours-we were the only vehicle around the entire time. It was amazing to see the coordination and the speed at which they would run.
Congrats! Seeing them hunt is once a lifetime.
16:02 powerful, standing photograph! Well done, Tin Man!
Nicely done Tin Man - great story with amazing shots. Well done.
Brilliant story about Mana Pools. I've seen the Wild Dogs there as well. A brilliant encounter with them laying down in a group, with one standing up. We also followed a group of 8 in Botswana ones for three days. we saw how they had an encounter with an hyena. A fierce fight took place, in which the Hyena saved his live, by turning his back into the bushes. Wild Dogs are the summum of safari for me!
Brilliant story telling Tin Man and also beautiful images 😮 thank you
Another epic video Tin Man! Great to see the back story to your stunning images. Overcoming physical challenges, technical mastery of your equipment, an eye for light and composition and little bit of luck all coming together to produce great images.
Your amazing story carry the message of passion of wildlife photographer ! Wild dog ,what’s a beautiful life!
Thank you for your kind words!
Great video , I was on the other side of the river in the Lower Zambezi Valley when our guide took us to a pack of 44 wild dogs a sighting which only death or dementia will take from me
Great stories and awesome photography. Thank you!!!
what a great experience that was Tim Man , beautifully telling the store!! thanks so much for sharing!!
Brilliant story, thank you for sharing. It makes ma feel like packing and heading to Africa.
Wow, what a wonderful recollection of this touching experience. So moving. Thank you!
I can see you are back shooting Sony again!
I have to get my Nikon lens for a repair soon that’s why.
Thanks!
Oh wow big thanks Melissa! Woohoo.
I live in Arizona but I’m from England ~ the heat is no joke! Great video, thank you
What an amazing story, and such beautiful pictures.
Thank you for this marvelous presentation! I LOVE African Wild Dogs. Looking forward to the masterclass.
Amazing story! Can't wait for the masterclass!!!!
Great video👌👌👌
Beautiful and amazing! Thanks so much for sharing
AWESOME VIDEO
Incredble... Love the story telling.
You my friend are the Real Deals great job.
Learned so much from your channel! Keep it up!! 🔥🔥
LTE, DB. Great points! But menopause?😅 Just kidding. I know you meant "Mana Pools", but it sounded like something else. Thanks for sharing this exciting experience with the wild dogs.
Not just you. Especially for me having strong accent to read it correctly. Glad you like the video. It’s so much fun photographing them.
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Wild Dogs are amazing!
Nobody wants to go back to the job right TIn Man - I really enjoyed this video
13:30 - perfect shot!
PENTAX 67!
Good eye. One of the all time classic.
You got some really great images buddy, how about ticks or flea bites? haha
I think there is a huge misunderstanding in terms of "you have to suffer and go in the so-called 'suicid month' of October to get the best wildlife expierences". Not true. October can be absolutely dreadful. Yes the animals need to go the water, but they are exhausted, thin, miserable in general as they have experienced several month with no rain. Some of them are at the point of dying - or die. The worst part: the light is just terrible most of the day, its good or very good only one hour around sunrise and one hour around sunset. The rest of the day not only the animals lay around and try to do as less as possible - the light is brutal, the air dusty and the heat is just too much. The bush is dusty, pale and the backgrounds unattractive. Its also too much heat to enjoy your (big) off-time in the tents. Of course you can have wonderful wild dogs sightings in far more nicer months: in the green and cheap pre-season of May and June, in the cool July and August and the perfect month of September. I even had fabulous expierences in the emerald season of March and April, in Kenya and Sambia, with new-born animals all over the place. So when I look at this video, the bleakness of the bush, your obvious suffering and the title "This photo costs me $ 15.000" I ask myself: was it really worth it ? Imagine if that last morning would not have happened. Lets say this last morning you were out but nothing special would have happend. Hm. Don't know. If you go earlier in the season you have at least as much wildlife encounters, better light during more hours and can enjoy your time in camp.... so I just wanted to say: don't believe what you read in the guide-books. You don't have to go in the hottest moment of the year when animals and humans suffer alike. Try off-season next time.
TML!...not even a monopod? I know a tripod would not really work under those conditions, but a mono would have given your arms and shoulders a break in addition to being able to whack fellow photogs over the head or lions or hippos or whatever. Joking aside great work under extreme conditions.