With Flash-Light and Rifle: Photographing by Flash-Light at Night the Wild Animal World of Equatorial Africa (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

C. G. Schillings

9780484131384: With Flash-Light and Rifle: Photographing by Flash-Light at Night the Wild Animal World of Equatorial Africa (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484131389 ISBN 13: 9780484131384

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Photographs by flash-light reveal Africa's wild night world—and the people who travel with it.

This book recreates the author’s night-time wildlife work, showing animals in their secret moments and explaining how flash-light photography shaped a new view of the wilderness.

The pages blend field storytelling with practical notes on taking pictures at night, using artificial light and long-distance photography. Readers follow a serious hunter-photographer across East Africa, from river banks to safari camps, and witness both the thrill of the hunt and the hazards of frontier life. The author also reflects on the Masai people, their fierce independence, and the impact of progress on their homeland.
What you’ll experience

Night photography in the wild, including the use of flash-light and rifles in the field
Portraits and scenes of lions, elephants, rhinos, water-bucks, zebras, and migratory birds
Encounters with the Masai, their culture, and the challenges they face
Anecdotes from expeditions, camps, and the daily realities of wildlife observation

Ideal for readers who enjoy a vivid blend of natural history, travel drama, and early wildlife photography. This edition suits nature lovers, history buffs, and anyone curious about the era’s approach to documenting Africa’s animal world.

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