Last days on the Delta | Wild lion photography on location with the Nikon D850 300mm 2.8 VR

Hey guys!
Sorry for the break in content, I've been busy sorting life out with some big changes, as well as enjoying a break for my birthday (26 yesterday)!

In todays video however we are back on the Okavango, it's time for a last few game drives as well as a chance to spend time with my Bushman safari guides. The Delta doesn't disappoint and even with limited time left, we still manage to squeeze in some top wildlife photography opportunities!

In these videos I've been working to give you some behind the scenes of my time out shooting, but of course I couldn't film everything, as a photographer the images always come first and when some of the exciting moments happen so quickly, I grab the stills camera and shoot! Because that's what I love to do! As a follow up I'm going to be doing a few final videos with my favourite images form the trip, giving the settings and talking about the final images that I didn't get a chance to film on location!

I'll also be sharing info regarding the tour I'll be leading back to Botswana hopefully next year, so if you like what you've been seeing and fancy joining me in both Chobe and on the Delta stay tuned for info. I'll be putting it out on Instagram and here in the descriptions! If you want to get in early you can drop me an email via my website www.tommasonphoto.com and I'll get you on the list the get the information as soo as it's ready!

Whilst I'm on the Delta I'm staying at the Bushman Plains safari camp, located in the heart of the Delta its a perfect base to get out for photography, with jeep access allowing for off road tracking for some really top class wildlife encounters!

I'll be posting more images over on my Instagram so be sure to drop me a follow @TomMasonPhoto https://www.instagram.com/tommasonphoto/

I was lucky enough to be invited out to stay with Pangolin Safaris in order to do some shooting and scouting for some future projects (stay tuned if you enjoy the videos and fancy travelling with me in the next few years!)

In regards to full integrity I was given the chance to travel out to Botswana free as part of a scouting mission ahead of leading my own tours back here in the future!

As always if you have any questions about the gear or wildlife photography in general pop them down in the comment below, You can check out more of my work over at www.tommasonphoto.com (new website coming soon) Please subscribe for future videos and of course feel free to share with anyone/groups you think might find the channel helpful!

You can find more about Pangolin Safaris here https://www.pangolinphoto.com/ and the awesome work they support with pangolin conservation here https://www.pangolin.africa/.
If you didn't know already, Pangolins (numerous species) are one of the most endangered animals on the planet, trafficking for "medicine" and other illegal trades has seen numbers decimated. By staying with pangolin safaris each night in the hotel supports their conservation, meaning whilst you get a luxury photo safari, you're also doing good, and I really rate that!

In my bag : (UK affiliate links help me fund the channel and cost you nothing)
Lowepro Whistler 450 AW II - (travelled flawlessly on all my flights with ALL the gear below inside!)
http://tidd.ly/ee5e459a
Nikon Monarch HG 8x30's - Simply love these. http://tidd.ly/3df767bb
Nikon D850 + Grip + D5 batteries http://tidd.ly/5e9ce68e
Nikon D5 http://tidd.ly/4fb4af7b
Nikon Z6 and 24-70S - (All video for the channel now shot on this - love this little camera!) http://tidd.ly/18f827ed
Nikon 300mm 2.8 VR II (My all time favourite lens) http://tidd.ly/c3774d0f
Nikon 70-200 FL http://tidd.ly/50423b68
Nikon 35mm 1.4 G http://tidd.ly/74102f76
Nikon 20mm 1.8G http://tidd.ly/792d72d0
Nikon 1.4 TC http://tidd.ly/51bb49a8
Nikon 2.0 TC http://tidd.ly/6d38e4fe
Nikon SB-700 http://tidd.ly/40a57f1a
Spare D5 battery http://tidd.ly/3c45d8ba
Gitzo Mini Traveller http://tidd.ly/eda4b0c
Petzel Headlamp https://amzn.to/2LX80SW
G-tech external drives https://amzn.to/2Yil63y
Macbook 12" https://amzn.to/2ZBQ57e
Gitzo Rocket Blower (however i'd get this one) http://tidd.ly/8d6a3ab4

Video shot on the Z6 and 24-70mm S along with FTZ adapted other Nikon glass.

I also carried a trusty Gitzo Tripod and Monopod on the trip
Gitzo 2 series mountaineer (will do a video about this soon) http://tidd.ly/56738206
Gitzo monopod http://tidd.ly/bb4c85ec

If you have any Gear questions drop them below as well, I'm always happy to help!
Or hit me up on Twitter or Instagram @TomMasonPhoto.

More videos on the way from UK so stay tuned, New gear reviews and more coming shortly, If there are any topics you'd like me to cover let me know!

Cheers, Tom

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