A recent study by Cape Town-based travel portal Go2Africa has identified Kenya as the best destination for wildlife spotting and photography in the world. Singapore and India also made it to the top ten list, ranking third and ninth, respectively, for wildlife photography opportunities in Asia.

Canada closely follows Kenya in second place, with Australia taking the fourth spot in the list of best wildlife destinations spotting in the world. Botswana and Tanzania secure the fifth and sixth positions, while Lithuania ranks seventh. Namibia and South Africa round out the top ten, holding the eighth and tenth spots, respectively.

Kenya to India: Top destinations for wildlife photography

The study, which analysed around 70 million images on Flickr, highlights the top ten destinations with the highest number of wildlife photographs. The results reveal that half of the images originate from African countries such as Kenya, Botswana, Tanzania, Namibia, and South Africa, with the highest count recorded at Kruger National Park, totalling 40,965 photos.

Kenya emerges as a wildlife haven, boasting over 25,000 species of animals, 7,000 species of plants, and 2,000 fungi and bacteria. With excellent chances of spotting the iconic ‘Big 5’ – lions, leopards, elephants, African buffalo, and rhinoceroses – Kenya draws wildlife enthusiasts from across the globe.

While North America, Oceania, and Europe each have one country in the top ten list, Asia is represented by two countries, Singapore and India.

Singapore, famed for its dense rainforests, offers ample opportunities to spot wildlife such as monkeys, birds, monitor lizards, otters, and crocodiles in their natural habitats. Some of the best wildlife photography spots in the city-state include Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Pulau Ubin, Punggol Waterway Park, and Coney Island.

India, celebrated for its diverse landscape, boasts numerous wildlife destinations ideal for game spotting. From the majestic Bengal tiger to Asian elephants and Asiatic wild dogs, India’s national parks and reserves offer unparalleled opportunities for wildlife photography. Whether it’s Hemis National Park in Jammu and Kashmir, Kaziranga National Park in Assam, Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan, or Satpura National Park in Madhya Pradesh, India beckons wildlife enthusiasts with its rich biodiversity.

For further insights into the study, visit Go2Africa.

(Feature image credit: Fokke Baarssen/ Shutterstock)

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The Princess of Wales has apologised “for any confusion” after she admitted to “editing” a controversial Mother’s Day image of her and her children.

In a statement released this morning, Kate, 42, said: “Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing.

“I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused.

“I hope everyone celebrating had a very happy Mother’s Day. C.”

Kensington Palace said it would not be reissuing the original unedited photograph.

Royal sources added that the Princess of Wales made “minor adjustments” and that Kate and the Prince of Wales wanted to offer an informal picture of the family together for Mother’s Day.

“The Wales family spent Mother’s Day together and had a wonderful day,” the source added.

Reuters, Associated Press (AP), Getty Images, Agence France-Presse (AFP) and the Press Association told media outlets to “kill” the photo from their systems and archives after the image was circulated on Sunday.

AP told Sky News the photo shows an “inconsistency in the alignment of Princess Charlotte’s left hand”.

Kensington Palace had initially refused to comment after the image was pulled.

The picture in question was released on Sunday morning to celebrate Mother’s Day and shows Kate surrounded by her and Prince William’s three children – Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

The caption said the photo was taken in 2024 by Prince William.

Earlier, AP had told Sky News in a statement: “The Associated Press initially published the photo, which was issued by Kensington Palace.

“The AP later retracted the image because at closer inspection, it appears that the source had manipulated the image in a way that did not meet AP’s photo standards.

“The photo shows an inconsistency in the alignment of Princess Charlotte’s left hand.”

Graham Smith, of the anti-monarchy group Republic, earlier said: “The manipulation of an image that the palace says was taken by William is extraordinary.

“If true it is a deliberate attempt to deceive the public.”

He added: “This kind of dystopian behaviour you might expect from Soviet Russia, not modern Britain.

“The monarchy has always sought to manipulate and manage its image, but if they have tried to fake a photograph to silence online conspiracy theories, that is disgraceful.”

Kate’s uncle Gary Goldsmith also weighed in on the image earlier this morning, claiming that the family would not have been responsible for altering the image.

The Celebrity Big Brother evictee said: “Obviously the family wouldn’t be the ones to do any touch-ups, so if that’s gone through some filter before it’s gone out to the broader world, but they wouldn’t be doing Photoshopping themselves.”

He told Good Morning Britain: “The smiles on faces said it all for me, I thought it was beautiful.”

Mr Goldsmith added: “And this whole ‘sleevegate’ thing, just leave it alone.”

The controversy looked set to overshadow the Commonwealth Day service, one of the key royal events of the year.

Prince William and the Queen will gather with the Royal Family in Westminster Abbey later today in the absence of the King, who is continuing treatment for cancer.

The photo was the first official image released since Kate, 42, had abdominal surgery in January.

US celebrity news outlet TMZ did publish an unofficial paparazzi shot of the princess last week. It said the princess was spotted in a car driven by her mother Carole Middleton near Windsor Castle.

Kate was last seen in public on Christmas Day when she joined other members of the Royal Family for the annual church service and walk.

There has been significant online speculation about the Princess of Wales’ health in recent weeks but the palace has said she is not expected to return to official duties until after Easter.

In January, it was announced Kate Middleton had been admitted to The London Clinic for scheduled abdominal surgery.

At the time, Kensington Palace said she would require ten to fourteen days to recover in hospital and would be unlikely to return to royal duties before Easter.

An official statement from the palace acknowledged the ‘interest’ this news will garner but asked for respect and privacy during what will no doubt be a challenging time for Kate’s closest family.

In a statement, a spokesperson said, ‘The Princess of Wales appreciates the interest this statement will generate.

She hopes that the public will understand her desire to maintain as much normality for her children as possible; and her wish that her personal medical information remains private.’

As such Kensington Palace said they would only provide ‘significant new information’ on her medical progress, to retain privacy for her medical information and her children’s lives.

Public theorising reached fever-pitch last month with concern spiking as a result of Prince Williams’ notable absence from his godfather King Constantine’s memorial service in Windsor Castle.

A representative for Kate told US Weekly: ‘We were very clear from the outset that the Princess of Wales was out until after Easter and Kensington Palace would only be providing updates when something was significant.’ They added only that the ‘guidance stands.’

The somewhat formidable response followed speculation on social media that the Prince of Wales was conspicuously missing from Constantine’s service because of the Princess’ ongoing health issues. A brief update followed by a palace aide at an event at Windsor Castle, who declared that ‘The Princess of Wales continues to be doing well.’ However the scandal of the image will do little to reassure fans.

Tatler has approached Kensington Palace for comment.

The photo industry is in crisis, and no one’s talking about it. Not publicly, anyway. We keep compartmentalising issues, burying our heads in the sand, trying to keep going, hoping it’s all just a bad dream. Unfortunately, it’s not.

We are now facing the consequences of a changing landscape that’s been tweaked, distorted, edited, and exploited on a macro and micro level for the last decade. Decisions made for convenience, efficiency, profit, and self-interest collided with a flattening of expertise, internet culture, and new modes of communication, and at no point did we take a minute to stop and recalibrate.

“No one wants to pay for photography,” says Emily Keegin, who has commissioned for the Fader, Time, IBM, and Bloomberg Businessweek. “That’s a huge problem, and will continue to be one. We’re also in a moment where people are very conservative and not excited about taking photographic risks. I can’t remember the last time a creative director was interested in something bigger, bolder, weirder.”

Creative briefs used to be jumping-off points, giving space for the imagemaker to stretch the idea and make it their own. Now, due to the metrification of visual culture, a brief is a fait accompli. There is no space for expression. A brief is a to-do list. The trend cycle is also part of this problem. It’s gone from something that lasted months to days, sometimes hours. We’ve become so erratic, overstimulated, and deep in the doomscroll that an idea we loved yesterday feels tired today.

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Join us for the big reveal at The Photography & Video Show this weekend – as this major competition sponsored by UK photo specialists LCE reaches its finale. All the shortlisted entries will be on display – and then on Sunday the overall winner will be announced live at the Show 

With nearly 13,000 entries across 14 categories and a prize fund of £12,000, this photography competition has attracted some serious attention. The prize-giving is taking place exclusively at the UK’s The Photography and Video Show on the PhotoStudio Stage at 3:45pm on Sunday March 17. 

The judging panel including documentary photographer Peter Dench, Angela Nicholson of SheClicks, and Digital Camera World’s Chris George. They will be handing out the trophies and dispensing advice on what judges look for in winning competition entries – this event is not to be missed if you are heading to the Show. 

Check out all of the shortlisted entries on display in the impressive exhibition housed in the Welcome Area for the duration of the four-day show (or check them out online here), and pick your favorites for the prestigious title of LCE Photographer of the Year 2024!

You can find all the details on , and buy your tickets,  on the official website (students and pros can pre-register for free entry). To save 20% on your tickets use the code DCWTPS24 before March 14. 

While the launch of Leica’s first projector and its consultation on the camera of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra got folks excited, there’s nothing quite like the launch of a new (or old) Leica camera to get photographers very, very excited. As a result, the announcement of the all-new full-frame 60MP SL3 L-mount Leica SL3 is big news in the world of photography — a seismic step up from the SL2 released back in 2019.

This mirrorless full-frame system embodies the esteemed “Made in Germany” hallmark of quality and precision in a big way; merging cutting-edge technology with an interface that is as user-friendly as any ultra high-end camera gets.

Featuring an avant-garde hybrid autofocus system, the SL3 masterfully integrates phase detection, object detection, and contrast detection technologies. In English? This trio of systems operates seamlessly and in tandem; enabling a degree of autofocus so precise it’s bound to set new standards in the industry.

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Notably more compact and lighter than its predecessors, the SL3 offers an exemplary user experience through its exceptionally intuitive design. It boasts sleek aesthetics; a clean user interface; and clear visual separation between the unit’s photo and video functionalities.

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail in Wetzlar, Germany; the SL3’s robust, fully sealed metal housing is constructed with premium materials, promising durability under any weather condition. Developed in collaboration with professional photographers, the SL3 is equipped with a number of connectivity features for seamless data transfer and wireless communication.

These are as follows:

• CFexpress Type B and SD UHS-II card slots,
• a USB-C port,
• full-size HDMI output,
• and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capabilities.

All considered, there’s a lot to love about the new Leica SL3. In short, it promises photographers the best of premium build quality and boundary-pushing technology; united in a compact, user-friendly package.

Really, the only drawback (as with anything in Leica’s universe) is the very deep pockets you’ll need to enjoy the SL3 yourself, which arrives in market for just south of $12,000. You’ve been forewarned.

The other day, I read an article declaring that someone had passed away. It started by saying, “We regret to say that…” So, I’m not starting this article saying that. Instead, I’ll say something more important: It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of a great photographer. A body of work was discovered that wasn’t given the attention it deserved because of a culture that values gamification of content over art. Like Vivian Maier, the work of this photographer is important yet remained undiscovered for many years. The photographer we’re speaking about is someone that you most likely know.

It’s you. Photographers these days pigeon hole themselves to the idea of being content creators and being the slaves to an algorithm and social media platforms that don’t value them at all. The conversations around the work and how they can improve sound like toxic articles in a women’s magazine discussing how they should keep their male partner satisfied.

Maybe if you post this many times a day, the algorithm will be faithful to you.

Maybe if you post all the things that are trending right now and take part of that trend, your followers will pay more attention to you.

Maybe if you change yourself, you’ll change their mind.

Maybe if you try harder, your followers will make more of an effort to follow and interact with you.

The truth is you can’t keep pleasing an algorithm that doesn’t deserve to keep you. And truly, no algorithm in the world deserves your creativity.

I’m talking about you as a photographer making art and not content. Good art is like a good book. You can look at good art over and over, yet it will never lose its intrigue. The more attention you pay to it, the more little details you might find or things you might discover. Content, in contrast, lives and dies very quickly because of its fleeting nature.

The key here is that we, as photographers, must think about social media differently. It should be a platform for us to use as marketing, not the place where we show off our portfolio. We need a dedicated website that algorithms won’t control and that we can have a more creative say over when laying it out.

So what do you do if you’re not going to rely on social media for marketing? Here’s a list:

• Make an email newsletter: update it maybe twice a month and show people what you’ve been up to
• Stay creative for yourself first
• Stop getting inspiration from social media and start reading books or watching movies.
• Look at the work of the photographers who have come before you.
• Set up actual call times and be personable instead of getting caught up in the swarm of text-based conversations.
• Meet with people.
• Work on yourself and your people skills.
• Learn how to speak to people again and stop making conversations all about yourself.
• Stop using sentences and saying “I” this or “I” that, as they can have much more impact. I love that for you is nice but that sounds like a love story come true for you hits so much differently.

Most importantly though, take time to rest. When you take a rest and recharge, you come back with ideas and thoughts that you would’ve never dreamed of before.