Photographers Spend Two Months in African Wildlife Hide Capturing Animals Close-Up
Photographers Mark and Jaren Fernley spent two months at Kenya's Shompole Conservancy capturing close-up images of wildlife from concealed hides. They observed animal behaviors and patterns over time, using specialized equipment and controlled lighting to minimize disturbance. Their experience aimed to enhance their safari photography business by understanding how to photograph animals naturally and safely from proximity.
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Photographers Spend Two Months in African Wildlife Hide Capturing Animals Close-Up Apr 30, 2026 Matt Growcoot Untamed Photo Safaris Two photographers spent an exhilarating couple of months at a wildlife conservancy in Kenya, capturing photos of lions, leopards, and many other animals in their natural habitat. freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "PetaPixel_728x90_ATF_Desktop", slotId: "PetaPixel_728x90_ATF_Desktop" }); freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "PetaPixel_300x600_300x250_320x50_Mobile", slotId: "PetaPixel_300x600_300x250_320x50_Mobile" }); Husband and wife team, Mark and Jaren Fernley, were at the Shompole Conservancy where they spent time in two different hides: Shompole Plains Hide and Shompole Kichaka Hide.
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