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malcolmfackender - Seeing and photographing the world through his lens. Sharing and inspiring people across the world with his images.
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The Giraffe Weevil derives its name from its exten The Giraffe Weevil derives its name from its extended neck, which assists in nest building and fighting. The can be found in Southern Africa, India and South-East Asia. #madagascar #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #insectsphotography #travelphotography #malcolmfackenderphotographytours #amazingnature
The curled tail of a chameleon. I took this image The curled tail of a chameleon. I took this image during my Madagascar photographic tour earlier this year. The wildlife photographic opportunities on this tour are first class, and I can't wait to return in May 2024. If anyone has Madagascar on the bucket list, don't hesitate to reach out to me for further details. #madagascar #wildlifephotography #chameleon #phototour #malcolmfackenderphotographytours #naturephotography
Absolutely love taking photographers to Africa. I' Absolutely love taking photographers to Africa. I'm returning to Namibia in June 2024 and Tanzania in July 2025, and looking forward to photographing more of the amazing wildlife.
Today is world rhino day. Over the past ten years Today is world rhino day. Over the past ten years of travelling to Africa, I have been very fortunate to have enjoyed a number of rhino sightings, however most of these have been in Namibia where I can pretty much guarantee a rhino sighting for my groups. On my recent Tanzania tour I was the only person to see a rhino, which was too far away and obscured by vegetation. I commented to our guide that I didn't realise how spoiled we had been in Namibia. And whilst all these sightings may seem positive, the reality is very much the opposite. It’s estimated that there were 548 rhinos poached in 2022. And whilst this is about half what it was between the years of 2013 and 2017, it is still dangerously high. On average, one rhino is poached every 16 hours, and sadly majority of those are in South Africa. There are still far too many rhinos being poached, for a ridiculous market who believe the horn has magical healing properties, ranging from curing typhoid fever, hangover, gout, boils, and poisoning. The horn is even in use as an aphrodisiac. None of these claims, however, are backed up by hard evidence. In some cases, rhino horn is a status symbol, shared within social and business networks to demonstrate wealth, build stronger business relationships or receive favours from those in power. Even worse, research has found that consumers prefer wild horn over farmed horn, and they’re no affected by stigma or concerns about rhino populations. Rhino horn is made up of keratin, exactly the same substance found in our nails and hair. I don't understand why these same people simply don't just bite and chew their own finger and toe nails. Imagine for a moment, that would be a constant and free supply, and would be good preventative practice, for those who have the entrenched belief that rhino horn actually has magical healing properties. So, what will these people do when all rhinos are extinct? Based on current behaviour, we know they won’t be consuming their own nails and hair, so maybe you and I are next in line for extinction. #worldrhinoday #rhino #antipoaching #savetherhino #amazingwildlife #africa #conservation
That moment in nature when everything lines up. A That moment in nature when everything lines up. A couple of Grey crowned cranes and an Egyptian Goose, taken in Tarangire National Park, Tanzania. Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 #naturelovers #tamroncreates #tanzania #africasafari #wildlifehdphotos #tarangirenationalpark #naturephotography
On our first afternoon in northern Serengeti, we c On our first afternoon in northern Serengeti, we came across a pair of lions (male and female) who had just killed a wildebeest. The male had already enjoyed a feed, and they were both resting on the riverbank nearby. They're actions indicated that they were either in the process of mating, or soon would be. After watching and photographing their behaviour for about 20 minutes, they returned to the kill for the female to feed. Whilst eating, the male relaxed nearby, mostly laying down, but also sitting up and looking at the meals on wheels nearby. Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 #naturelovers #tanzania #wildlifephotography #africa #lion #safariphotography #serengeti
Enjoyed an incredible experience with Mountain Gor Enjoyed an incredible experience with Mountain Gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. #naturephotography #uganda #mountaingorilla #bwindi #wildlifephotography #travelphotography #primateconservation
Always looking for new compositions when exploring Always looking for new compositions when exploring the amazing sand dunes of Sossus Vlei in Namibia, and always seem to find something new. Image taken on my 2022 Namibia Photographic Tour. Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 #namibia #landscapephotography #desert #sanddunes #travelphotography #phototravel #africa #sossusvlei
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