Day Two: Notes from Bear Camp (continued from last week)
Day Two: Notes from Bear Camp (continued from last week)

Dawson turned off the motor and we drifted closer. No doubt about it, the bear knew we were there. He slipped into the water, raised his head as if to say hello, then proceeded about his business of looking for fish. We followed along at a respectful distance.

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Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, Animal Stories, climate changeKathy KarnSheldrick Wildlife TrustKathy Karn, Photography, stories, grizzly bears, British ColumbiaComment
Winners of The Bum View/Photo Bomb Photo Competition
Winners of The Bum View/Photo Bomb Photo Competition

Many thanks to everyone who submitted their images the Bum View/Photo Bomb Competition. We had 72 entries! Many of you wrote how going through your pictures rekindled special memories. Photography is like an archive of treasured moments in our lives. What matters most in an image is what it stirs in our hearts and minds. Read the full story to see Grand Winner and finalists in several categories.

Our Grand Winner Bum View winner is Phil Ayers! His zebra image invites an immediate reaction and tells a powerful story. Phil we grant you full bragging rights for this wonderful photo.  Phil wrote “Thanks for running the contest.  We were glad to have a reason to go through our photos, which brought back many happy memories.”

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The Bum View from Here Photo Competition: Week 4
The Bum View from Here Photo Competition: Week 4

We have 42 submissions so far in the Bum View/Photo Bomb Competition. Animals do what they do, it’s up to the photographer to capture the best gesture, lighting, and story. Often the animal’s behaviour doesn’t match what we hoped for, but humour redeems the shot. Like this Grevy Zebra with ears askance. He could guide an aircraft landing with those ears! 

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Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, AfricaKathy KarnKathy Karn, Wildlife, Kenya, safari, Zebras, PhotographyComment
Wildlife Photography – The Bum View from Here
Wildlife Photography – The Bum View from Here

Photographing animals in the wild involves an interesting dance between slow and fast; patiently waiting for a shot while simultaneously staying ready for that fraction of a second when it all comes together. The drivers and spotters on a game drive do their best to set up photographic shots, but wild animals have a mind of their own.

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Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, AfricaKathy KarnKathy Karn, Wildlife, Kenya, safari, Zebras, PhotographyComment
How the Samburu Became the Ancestors of Elephants.
How the Samburu Became the Ancestors of Elephants.

Reposted from July 2023.

The pastoralist Samburu people of Northern Kenya believe elephants were once people. Their oral tradition tells the story of how they became the ancestors of the elephant.

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Heartfelt Endeavours, Wildlife, conservation, storytelling, Africa, Animal Stories, climate change, Wildlife Photography, African Wildlife, Elephants, animal abuseKathy KarnSheldrick Wildlife TrustKathy Karn, Photography, Kenya, Africa, climate change, conservation Kenya, safari, don't ride elephantsComment