Most of the pictures were taken on Canon EOS-1D Mk111 & 1Ds Mk111, Mk1V, 5D Mk11 and 7D cameras, with lenses ranging from 16-35mm to 500mm, and a 10 month spell using Olympus E-3 & E-5 cameras, with lenses ranging from 12-60mm to 300mm.
My current equipment bag is as follows:

EOS 7D body w/ BG-E7 Grip.
EF 24-105mm f/4L IS
Extender EF 1.4x 111

Sigma APO 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM
Samyang 14mm f/2.8 AS IF ED.
Kenko (Samyang) 500mm f/6.3 Reflex lens

Canon Powershot G11.
Canon IXY 410F.

Gitzo 6X G3531S tripod + Really Right stuff BH-55 ballhead.
Gitzo 6X GM3550 monopod + RRS head.
OmniPod bean-bag.

My wife is an Olympus user.
Her set is:

E-620 body
E-520 body
Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6
Zuiko ED 18-180mm f/3.5-6.3
Zuiko ED 70-300mm f/4-5.6

Canon Powershot SX30 IS

(All lenses are fitted with B+W, Leica or Kenko Zeta filters)

Cheers, Steve.

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    Megan Lorenz says:

    "Steve is talented beyond belief......his wildlife images always blow me away and the emotion he captures is inspiring. He manages to capture "the moment", not just a pretty portrait.

    Not only is he a talented photographer with a unique style but he's a fantastic guy....encouraging, funny and always willing to share information.

    Wish you lived closer my friend, I'd love to have the opportunity to go shooting with you!"

    14th November, 2009

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    Bodokitty says:

    "Steve's passion for photography is only surpassed by his skill as a photographer. His images are a constant source of inspiration to me. I can only hope to one day be able to possess 50% of his abilities. Steve's extraordinary images reflect his love for the animals he is photographing.

    Dyrk"

    8th September, 2009

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    mamepiyo says:

    "Steve has perfected the art of animal's photography.The snow leopard of which he took a pictures are really beautiful, noble, and attractive. I have a lot of respect for him.
    Thanks for sharing your wonderful images with us! ;-)"

    1st June, 2009

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    Nounou 12 Maryse says:

    "My dear friend

    First of all, forgiveness for my English I write with a translator, I wanted to thank you for all your photographs, I adore the large cat-like ones and you can show them in their greater beauty, to open Flickr the every day and there to see your works is for me a very great pleasure!

    Thank you still, with all my friendship

    Maryse"

    28th February, 2009

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    Nikki Burke Photography says:

    "He's an Aussie....what more do you need to know!!!!
    Take a look at his stream and you will see that you are dealing with a proffessional here who's full of passsion for what he does. Good on yer Mate!!!"

    22nd February, 2009

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    Clare L H says:

    "Steve is an excellent photographer. his animal photos are amongst the best I have seen on flickr and are always a pleasure to look at."

    13th January, 2009

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    wendysalisbury says:

    "I only recently started animal photography - and more recently came across Steve's wonderful images ... his eye for a picture and wonderful encouraging comments have inspired me to try and improve each time I go out. His snow leopard photographs are just beautiful, showing his love for such stunning creatures.
    Thank you Steve - pleasure to know you !"

    3rd January, 2009

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    Tambako the Jaguar says:

    "Steve is one of the most talented animal photographer I've come across on Flickr. He captures the animals, especially the cats, in such a great way that one can only say 'WOW'. He also has fantastic nature photographs. I enjoy watching his pictures and I'm looking forward to see more of his skills."

    2nd January, 2009

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