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Lessons from Africa: People

The third lesson from our Kenya photo safaris: photographing your travel crew, candid moments with local people and intimate portraits.

Lessons from Africa: Scenery

Don't let the wildlife make you miss the landscape. Three lessons on scene-setters, animals in their environment and Africa's legendary sunrises and sunsets.

Lessons from Africa: Animals

Four lessons on photographing animals from three Kenya photo safaris: the right kit, modern autofocus, great lenses and speed.

What's My Favorite Big Telephoto Lens?

Why the 400mm f/2.8 is the big lens for wildlife and sports: image quality, fast focus and versatility, plus how the new Canon, Nikon and Sony versions compare.