Impala, Linyanti Concession, Botswana

Botswana can present a photographic challenge with all its dry scrubland and bright sunshine. Not always a good combo for pleasant images. But when that African sun is low on the horizon, even the dead bushes can look great if the subjects are catching the light just right. I spotted this small herd of impala early in the morning in the Linyanti Concession. About twenty minutes later, the lighting conditions quickly deteriorated. Of course, that made it the perfect time to put the camera down and just enjoy the amazing sights and sounds that only Africa can provide. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/800th of a second.