MEMBERS of Cowal Camera Club were transported from Dunoon to the wildlife and landscapes of Kenya during a special photographic presentation this week.
Wildlife photographer Glyn Edmonds, from Stafford, joined the club via Zoom on Monday, September 28, stepping in at short notice after the evening’s original speaker was forced to cancel.
Edmonds has spent the past 29 years travelling throughout Africa, photographing and observing its wildlife, with a particular passion for the continent’s animals.
Describing himself as an amateur naturalist and a photographic generalist rather than a specialist, his interest in wildlife has also led to conservation work with Kenya’s Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
During his presentation, members heard the story of Sudan, the world’s last known male northern white rhinoceros, who spent his final years at the conservancy.
Sudan died in 2018, when he was one of only three northern white rhinos remaining and the last known male.
The evening also featured photographs taken during Edmonds’ travels across Kenya, including at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Lake Bogoria and the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Among the highlights were images of wildebeest and zebra crossing the Mara River, flamingos, eagles and some of Africa’s famous big cats.
Club members also heard the stories behind the photographs, providing an insight into the behaviour of the animals Edmonds has encountered and observed during almost three decades of African travel.
Cowal Camera Club thanked Edmonds for stepping in at short notice and sharing his photography, knowledge and passion for African wildlife.
The club meets throughout the season in the Wellness Room at the Community Shed, Unit 2, 8 Hamilton Street, Dunoon, and welcomes photographers of all experience levels, from smartphone users to experienced DSLR photographers.
Further details about upcoming speakers, events and membership are available from the Cowal Camera Club website.
