Visions of Africa

Cameraman, photographer, publisher, adventurer.

  • Ralph brings a wealth of 50 years' experience in the film industry. His expertise extends across journalism, advertising, and documentary filmmaking.

  • Ralph, an acclaimed photographer, has earned awards for his captivating work. His primary focus lies in capturing the vibrant essence of Africa's people and nature.

  • Ralph has curated stunning coffee table books and guides, blending his photographic masterpieces with insightful knowledge of the African bush.

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The white-backed vulture (Gyps africanus) is the most common vulture species in Africa. White-backed vultures are scavengers that feed on carrion. They feed on the carcasses of large, grazing animals. White-backed vultures feed in groups and are ofte
The rock hyrax Procavia capensis, also called dassie, or rock rabbit, occur across sub-Saharan Africa. Usually found in rocky hills and gorges where they are able to hide and escape from predators. Hyraxes typically live in groups of 10–50 anim
Spotted Hyaena. Crocuta Crocuta. A heavily built dog-like animal with a large head and sloping back. Spotted Hyaenas are social creatures that live in clans of up to 40 animals. The clan consists of a dominant female, her daughters and their offsprin
Kudu. Tragelaphus strepsiceros. A graceful, athletic large antelope with a stately bearing. These browsers are found in savannah where there are trees. Usually found in family groups of 5 to 12 animals consisting mainly of females and calves. Males f
The African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) is one of the most successful grazers and can live on tall, coarse grasses. As one of the Big Five game animals, they are often sought after by trophy hunters. African buffaloes have few predators and are capable
The impala can be described as perfection in an antelope; it is both beautiful and athletic, unusually adaptable. It is the most common antelope in southern and eastern Africa. . . . . #impala #antelope #wildlifephotography #africananimals. #Aepyce
Red velvet mites or rain bugs are small arachnids (eight-legged arthropods) usually found in plant litter. As children we called them Christmas beetles. Mites are tiny, creatures that are closely related to ticks. They are arthropods which means that
TokTokkies are flightless beetles that make distinct noises by tapping on the ground with the abdomen. Nearly 200 species of Toktokkies are found in Namibia and 20 have adapted to the extreme temperatures of the Namib Desert. They survive on water fr

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