Thinking about traveling to Morrocco’s ever-popular Marrakech? If the food, markets and nightlife aren’t tempting enough, the city’s incredible medieval features are reason alone to make the trip. Here’s a quick guide of what not to miss: Ben Youssef Madrasa Thought to be the most beautiful building in Marrakech, this Islamic school was rebuilt in the 1560s [...]
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My Shot of the Day: White Headed Buffalo Weaver
White Headed Buffalo Weaver I really loved this shot but could not squeeze it in before I left for Europe in March. So, here it is. A passerine native to East Africa, the ‘buffalo’ part of its name comes from its habit of trailing the African Buffalo and feeding on disturbed insects in the soil behind [...]
My Shot of the Day: African Spoonbill
African Spoonbill (Platalea alba) and his buddy…the African Spoonbill. Spotted in Orlando, Florida. Overall, I’m happy with the shot but I did not get the right aperture setting to get both of the birds in focus. ##
The Birth of the World’s Largest Conservation Area
Guest Post by Darryl Lombard On 18th August 2011 at the SADC Summit in Luanda, Angola, the Presidents of the Republics of Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe signed a Treaty which formally and legally establishes the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA). The surface area of the KAZA TFCA is over 444,000 sq km [...]
Stunning Photos from Ethiopia by Joey L.
Pictures from Ethiopia’s Omo Valley by award-winning photographer Joey L. A massive hydro-electric dam, Gibe III, is under construction on the Omo. When completed it will destroy a fragile environment and the livelihoods of the tribes, which are closely linked to the river and its annual flood. GO SEE THE PHOTOS and help if you can.
Madagascar – BBC – Island of Marvels (VIDEO)
Wow. After watching this BBC documentary on Madagascar…the unique island moves closer to the top of my MUST GO SEE/DO list:
Daldøsa. How did Islamic games come to the North Pole?
Here’s a study I stumbled across that combines three of my favorite things: The Arctic, the Arab world and cultural connections in the ancient world. The question is, how could a board game that originated in central and east Africa have ended up being played by the Danes, Norwegians and even the….Sami!! How did an [...]
The Painted Ones of the Surma & Mursi
I was pretty taken when I saw these beautiful images of the people of the Surma and Mursi tribes in Southern Ethiopia. Human diversity is astounding and beautiful. (h/t GotSaga)
The Falconer. Marrakech, Morocco.
Travel to Marrakech was an exciting ride in an overcrowded taxi. In a back alley we saw some men working with raptors, training them to hunt. They weren’t terribly excited for us to watch but they finally agreed to a photo. ##
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Twenty-One Beautiful Birds of Panama – Birdgasm!
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Spring Rainstorm Pictures – My Shot of the Day – April 1, 2013
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Seeking Some Sassy Ceviche at the Fish Market in Panama City
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Arabian Sea Sunset
