Africa Geographic Photographer of the Year 2017 Archives

R.I.P Giraneza, the silverback gorilla

One of this year’s Photographer of the Year 2017 entrants, Nelis Wolmarans, shared with us a sombre update on the subject of the photo that got him a place in the competition finals: the silverback gorilla, Giraneza.

Photographer of the Year: Commendable finalists

The judges had a tough time this year choosing our wildlife category winner in the Photographer of the Year competition as there were so many amazing finalists. It got to a point where they had whittled it down to five wildlife photographs. However, it was clear that all five were perfect contenders for first place! A tough decision had to be made…

Tough decisions for Photographer of the Year judges

This year for our 2017 Photographer of the Year competition, we had the difficult task of choosing one great photo over the other when it came to the finalists, and what made it even more difficult was choosing photographs from the same entrant.

Insta Favourite of the Year 2017 competition: Top 15

The current top-performing entries in Africa Geographic’s Insta Favourite of the year competition

Insta Favourite of the Year 2017 competition entries: Week 21

The final set of entries in Africa Geographic’s Insta Favourite of the year competition

Insta Favourite of the Year 2017 competition entries: Week 20

The latest set of entries in Africa Geographic’s Insta Favourite of the year competition

Insta Favourite of the Year 2017 competition entries: Week 19

The latest set of entries in Africa Geographic’s Insta Favourite of the year competition

Insta Favourite of the Year 2017 competition entries: Week 18

The latest set of entries in Africa Geographic’s Insta Favourite of the year competition

Insta Favourite of the Year 2017 competition entries: Week 17

The latest set of entries in Africa Geographic’s Insta Favourite of the year competition

Insta Favourite of the Year 2017 competition entries: Week 16

The latest set of entries in Africa Geographic’s Insta Favourite of the year competition

Insta Favourite of the Year 2017 competition entries: Week 15

The latest set of entries in Africa Geographic’s Insta Favourite of the year competition

Insta Favourite of the Year 2017 competition entries: Week 14

The latest set of entries in Africa Geographic’s Insta Favourite of the year competition

Photoseries: early morning playtime for hyena cubs

A mother hyena gets an early morning wake up call from her cubs

Photoseries: hippos clash and make a splash!

A dramatic photoseries of two male hippos clashing over territories

Insta Favourite of the Year 2017 competition entries: Week 13

The latest set of entries in Africa Geographic’s Insta Favourite of the year competition

Insta Favourite of the Year 2017 competition entries: Week 12

The latest set of entries in Africa Geographic’s Insta Favourite of the year competition

Three Thule products every photographer needs

Thule helps you transport anything you care for safely, easily and in style so that you are free to live your active life.

Rhino tears wine raises over R1 million to combat poaching

Win a two night stay for two at the beautiful Klaserie Sands River Camp

The miracle of turtle life in iSimangaliso

The most popular photo in our Photographer of the Year competition will see its owner winning a turtling experience for two at iSimangaliso.

Photoseries: lioness catches a baby warthog

Dramatic photoseries of a lioness hunting a baby warthog

Insta Favourite of the Year 2017 competition entries: Week 11

The latest set of entries in Africa Geographic’s Insta Favourite of the year competition

Escape the modern world at Elephant’s Eye, Hwange

Escape the noise, hustle and bustle of the modern world at Elephant’s Eye, Hwange lodge.

Insta Favourite of the Year 2017 competition entries: Week 10

The latest set of entries in Africa Geographic’s Insta Favourite of the year competition

Dramatic sighting: Zebra with spear through its body

An incredibly rare sighting of a zebra seen trotting through the Maasai Mara with a spear through its body

Insta Favourite of the Year 2017 competition entries: Week 9

The latest set of entries in Africa Geographic’s Insta Favourite of the year Instagram competition

Insta Favourite of the Year 2017 competition entries: Week 8

The latest set of entries into the Instagram portion of the Africa Geographic Photographer of the Year 2017 competition.

Insta Favourite of the Year 2017 competition entries: Week 7

The latest set of entries into the Instagram portion of the Africa Geographic Photographer of the Year 2017 competition.

Insta Favourite of the Year 2017 competition entries: Week 6

The latest set of entries into the Instagram portion of the Africa Geographic Photographer of the Year 2017 competition.

Photoseries: stunning leopard cascades in the bush

Entries for our Africa Geographic Photographer of the Year 2017 competition are lighting up our inbox at an incredible pace. Every week we receive hundreds of shots. however, this week one in particular caught our attention.

Insta Favourite of the Year 2017 competition entries: Week 5

Our Africa Geographic Photographer of the Year 2017 competition is in full swing and we’ve received a selection of fantastic images from the fifth week of entries. This year we have added an exciting addition to our competition – with a separate Instagram competition where users can enter and vote for their favourite on our Instagram channel.

Insta Favourite of the Year 2017 competition entries: Week 4

The latest set of entries into the Instagram portion of the Africa Geographic Photographer of the Year 2017 competition.

Win a Big Cat Photographic Safari!

The winner of the 2017 Africa Geographic Photographer of the Year Competition will enjoy a Big Cat Photographic Safari with At Close Quarters. Find out more about it here!

An epic clash between two rams

An incredible clash between two Springbok rams submitted for our Insta Favorite of the Year 2017 competition!

Insta Favourite of the Year 2017 competition entries: Week 3

Our Photographer of the Year 2017 competition is in full swing and we’ve received a selection of fantastic images from the third week of entries. Here are some of the favourites from Instagram!

Insta Favourite of the Year 2017 competition entries: Week 2

Our Photographer of the Year 2017 competition is in full swing and we’ve received a selection of fantastic images from the second week of entries. Here are some of the favourites from Instagram!

Mother Nature has a voice at Canon South Africa

Canon South Africa takes to heart its obligation to support environmental sustainability!

Insta Favourite of the Year 2017 competition entries: Week 1

Our Photographer of the Year 2017 competition is in full swing and we’ve received a selection of fantastic images from the first week of entries. Here are some of the favourites from Instagram!

Are you making the most of natural light?

Take your wildlife photography to the next level by making the most of natural light.

How to photograph on manual mode with auto ISO

All you need to know about photographing wildlife on manual mode while using auto ISO.

Get out of auto mode when taking wildlife photos

How to graduate out of auto mode when taking wildlife photos, and why this is important.

A lion plays with his food

An uneasy dance between a lion and a topi calf in the Maasai Mara.

The secret to taking wildlife photos like a pro

Will Burrard-Lucas lets us in on the secret to taking wildlife photos like a pro, using some great entries into our competition to demonstrate his point!

Getting the perfect focus in your wildlife photographs

Understanding camera focus to enhance your wildlife photography.

5 key points that will help you take better photos while on safari

Understand these 5 things about photography and you’re on your way to capturing great images while on safari.

Elephant’s Eye, Hwange – a lodge for the bucket list!

A special escape to the eco African haven that is Elephant’s Eye lodge in Hwange.

Island dreaming on Anantara Medjumbe

Escape to a Mozambique paradise at Anantara Medjumbe.

12 technical things you need to know for photography

12 technical things to think about to improve your photography.

All you need to know about shutter speed

How to improve the sharpness of your images through shutter speed.

Cat fight: leopard vs. caracal

When two big cats meet – it’s a battle between a leopard and a caracal in Botswana!

10 things to think about in order to master wildlife photography

Some informative ‘hands-on’ know-how so that you can enjoy shooting better images and making the most of your wildlife photography!

Leopard steals honey badger’s giant python

An amazing sighting of a leopard trying to dislodge an already dead python from a tree in the Sabi Sand.

9 things to look for when buying a lens for wildlife photography

Here are 9 key things to look for when selecting a lens for wildlife photography.

Do you need a DSLR?

With plenty of alternatives to DSLR cameras on the market, including super-zooms and mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras, Will Burrard-Lucas answers the question of if you even need a DSLR?

8 things to look for in a camera for wildlife photography

Will Burrard-Lucas explains what camera features are important if you want to get into wildlife photography.

Africa Geographic visits Tintswalo Atlantic

When the Africa Geographic team was invited to toast the new Tintswalo Atlantic one Friday afternoon we couldn’t pass down the opportunity!

10 things you can do right now to improve your wildlife photography

A summary of Will Burrad-Lucas’ tips for instantly improving your wildlife photography to set you on your way to becoming Africa Geographic’s Photographer of the Year!