Every photograph tells two stories: the one frozen in the frame, and the one that unfolded behind the lens. This journal captures both. Here you'll find field notes from tiger reserves and African plains, the camera settings that worked when nothing else did, and the lessons learned from missed shots and magical encounters. Whether you're planning your first safari or refining your craft, these posts share practical techniques, ethical approaches, and the unfiltered reality of wildlife photography-the patience, the mud, the adrenaline, and the moments that remind us why we do this.