Photographers Shannon Benson and Russell MacLaughlin constantly delight us with their string of wildlife photos. Always eager to use the latest in technological advancements when it comes to photography, this duo combine their innate skill with their technical know-how to deliver stark photos of polar bears in the Arctic and emotive photos of pachyderms in Botswana.
They certainly use the golden age of technology to their advantage, and their results are always mind-blowing. While on assignment at two lodges in Botswana, in regions so vastly different yet somehow similar, they took these incredible aerial photos of remote corners of pristine safari paradise.
The first batch of images comes fresh from the Selinda Spillway, a quiet and wildlife rich region that links the Okavango Delta to the Linyanti Swamps. The water levels of the area can create interesting patterns where we see water flowing in two different directions in a reserve comprising game rich floodplains. The Selinda Reserve is renown for its remarkable landscapes and variety of game, making it one of the most sought after concessions for a Botswana safari. There are only a limited number of people allowed into the area at a given time, which means plenty of exclusivity and privacy.
These photos were taken at RAW Botswana Motswiri Camp, an eco-aware luxury camp located on the banks of the Spillway. This environmentally conscious camp looks out over the peaceful floodplains, and has only five tented chalets, each built on wooden decking and overlooking the waterways.
The second set of images comes fresh from the Savuti region of Chobe National Park, and highlights the sheer beauty of a brazen African landscape and the breathtaking wonder of golden hour. The images were taken at the exclusive and luxurious eco-friendly Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge. Ghoha rests on the ledge of the Ghoha Hills on the outskirts of the Savuti channel inside the Chobe National Park, and has sweeping views of the surrounding Savuti region.
Two incredible places that we get to see from a bird’s eye view, thanks to Russell and Shannon’s visual journey.
