Has anyone wanted to take a photo this good ?

Rod Wyndham, of Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, has some good tips on how to take such a photo, although bear in mind he has taken years to get this good !

Firstly, fish eagles will always take off into the wind and will only fish into the wind. Early morning is normally best as the eagles will be hungry from the long night. Winter is better than summer, as the rivers are lower and the eagles can see their prey better.

Always have your shutter set to 2000th of a second – no slower or you will not freeze the action. Set your ISO to auto and your aperture as high as you can so that you get a bit of depth. Do not use too much lens.

Rod always uses his 200- 400mm set to 300mm to minimize the risk cutting the eagles wings out of the picture. Put your camera on full shutter speed and take as many frames as you can until your buffer kicks in, otherwise you might just miss that magical photograph.

If you do manage to snap the perfect shot, do send it into me and you can certainly be Photo of the Week !

Safari lodges are one of the most popular places for overseas guests to get married in, and these really are ideal for couples wishing to combine romance, luxury and exclusivity with a safari adventure. The African bushveld forms a breathtaking backdrop for a wedding and safari lodges are, in themselves, immensely romantic locations.

A truly wonderful spot to say your vows can be found on the Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, which forms part of the Sabi Sand Reserve in the Greater Kruger National Park.

“Fig Tree Crossing” is a dry, sandy river bank next to a huge rock, behind which grows an enormous sycamore fig tree, which during the day spreads its dappled shade across the top of the rock, making it a perfect shady spot. A wedding table is set up in the riverbed, covered in a crisp white linen cloth that contrasts beautifully against the natural colours of the bush, and decorated simply with some driftwood, pods and wild flowers. Champagne is put on ice, and chairs are set for the guests and the priest.

The bride and groom exchange their vows in front of their guests, and their new wedding rings are blessed on a porcupine quill. After the ceremony, the couple move slightly off to have their unforgettable wedding day photos taken around the rock, the tree and on the sandy river bed before celebrating with their family and friends with the now very chilled champagne.

Everyone then travels back to the lodge on an open game viewing vehicle for the wedding breakfast.

On returning to the lodge the festivities kick off with singing and dancing with members from the local Shangaan community. All guests are actively encouraged to participate in the dancing and celebrating. When the evening eventually winds down, the newly weds will retire to their “honeymoon” suite, which will have been decorated with rose petals, candles and champagne – the perfect ending to a perfect day.