Wild Images – photography by Callie de Wet
It is never about the picture in the bag, it is the anticipation of the next picture!
Flickr is not my only photo site, so I might seldom comment, just because of time constraints.
Groups - I might add my pictures to groups that I am invited too, if possible, but I will not pursue too many groups, again due to time constraints.
The above measurements are for me in order to survive, and still utilize the fantastic facilities here on Flickr.
Mid Fifties, passionate about nature, birding and photography. Both my wife and I are birders, but not twitchers.
All photographs in my photo stream are the exclusive intellectual property of Callie de Wet and is protected under South African and international copyright laws. The intellectual property MAY NOT BE DOWNLOADED except by normal viewing process of the browser. The intellectual property may not be copied to another computer, transmitted, published, reproduced, stored, manipulated, projected, or altered in any way, including without limitation any digitization or synthesizing of the images, alone or with any other material, by use of computer or other electronic means or any other method or means now or hereafter known, without the written permission of Callie de Wet and payment of a fee or arrangement thereof. No images are within Public Domain. Use of any image as the basis for another photographic concept or illustration is a violation of copyright. The author vigorously protects copyright interests.
Gear :
Nikon D70 (Sold)
Nikon D80 Sold)
Nikon D200 (Sold)
Nikon D300 X2
Nikkor 18-200 VR-S F3.5 - F5.6
Nikkor 70-200 VR-S F2.8
Nikkor 200-400 VR-S F4
Nikkor 105 VR-S F2.8 Micro
R1 Close-up Kit
SB800 X2
1.4 TC
1.7TC
Wimberley Head
Sigma 10-20 F4 - 5.6
Manfrotto Tripod & monopod
Wild Images' favorite photos from other Flickr members (35)
Contacts (217)
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bong tongol...
Bong Tongol
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corneliq away for...
Corrie Du Plessis
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Christina Port
No real name given
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Thes deN
Thessie de Nysschen
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Gert (ellis49)
Gert Ellström
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holtphoto
Wayne Holt
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JackySnappy2009...
Jackie van Niekerk
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ferran pestaña
Ferran Pestaña
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Joaquim Antunes
No real name given
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Greta ~adores~...
Greta Watson
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Piet Grobler
Piet Grobler
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ruslou (away)
ruslou
Groups (50)
- Nature is lovely 97753 photos, 6349 members
- You've Been " Explored ! Please Award Comments For Every Post! 1249 photos, 669 members
- NATURE'S POT-of-GOLD {Competitive Group} 155824 photos, 13485 members
- *Specialist Nature & Wildlife Photographers* (P1 - C1) 568 photos, 362 members
- La mia prima foto su Flickr - My first photo on Flickr 10728 photos, 20597 members
- "Kornrawiee Gallery" 38731 photos, 7999 members
- The Sun Card (Sunset & Sunrise) Post 1 - Award 2 15443 photos, 2268 members
- Macro shot (flowers only) 7390 photos, 1077 members
- Empyrean Fauna (invite only) post 1 - award 1 and Sweeper active 14111 photos, 3069 members
- Animal paradise Invite photo only (P2/C5) 2677 photos, 607 members
- SOLO ANIMALES // ONLY ANIMALS (POST 1,COMMENT 1) 41161 photos, 6348 members
- Bird Perfect / Invited Photos Only 1453 photos, 742 members
- I did not know that! 109 photos, 18 members
- "BEST OF" Post only with 5 Wildlife Awards !!! 1561 photos, 830 members
- Wild animals in action (WAIA) 2663 photos, 302 members
- Wildlife Award - Post 1, Award 2 16396 photos, 2364 members
- Birds of Africa 7553 photos, 396 members
- Avian Photography (Approved Pictures Only) Post 1/ Award 2 10962 photos, 1413 members
- The World Of The Kingfisher 739 photos, 203 members
- All Kingfishers 855 photos, 244 members
- International Vulture Awareness Day 2009 232 photos, 102 members
- Magnificent Southern African Wildlife 961 photos, 102 members
- Golden Hour (post 1, comment on 2) 20117 photos, 4833 members
- Birds / Beasts on Humor 1306 photos, 209 members
- Nature's Call. 36541 photos, 2761 members
- SNAKES 9774 photos, 1975 members
- Snakes, Reptiles, Arachnids and Herps. 19903 photos, 2671 members
- On Strike Over New Home Page 55 photos, 577 members
- Circle of Life 32 photos, 10 members
- Flickr Big Cats - post 1 give 1 award 30086 photos, 4911 members
- WOW just WOW (November Competition OPEN) 50632 photos, 2774 members
- Ultimate~Brilliant~Eye~Jewels (Admin. Invites Only/pls comment) 4126 photos, 2238 members
- **Brilliant~Eye~Jewels** [INVITED PICS ONLY] - new contest! 152418 photos, 21611 members
- Flickr Diamond - Invited Photos ONLY 103831 photos, 20951 members
- African leopards 371 photos, 104 members
- Wild Life Shots(POST 1 Comment 2) 8842 photos, 1165 members
- Far and Away the Best (Invited Images ONLY) 37514 photos, 8007 members
- Sunbirds 194 photos, 40 members
- Owls 11106 photos, 2885 members
- Cubism Award: Great Artistic Photographer - INVITED Post1 Award3 23899 photos, 7482 members
- You lookin' at me? 22593 photos, 2728 members
- !★ High Quality Images Award 7 ★ 2nd Yrs. Anniversary!!! 152127 photos, 8962 members
- Wildlife Trust 2267 photos, 263 members
- ID SA Flora and Fauna 1431 photos, 93 members
- The Ruby Awards/INVITED PHOTOS ONLY!!!! 80219 photos, 14541 members
- !WORLD OF ANIMALS! (Post 1 and Comment 1 or more) 57079 photos, 4254 members
- Best of Animals (Please re-READ the rules. No pets please) 7810 photos, 858 members
- Favourite Capture (POST 1 Comment 2) 13408 photos, 1978 members
- Lake Panic (Kruger National Park) 350 photos, 26 members
- Chiroptera (Bats) 896 photos, 307 members
Testimonials (4)
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NatuurfotoRien says:
"Sinds enige tijd ken ik het werk van Callie.Ik heb de tijd genomen om (bijna)al zijn foto's te bekijken.
En wat ik zag aan foto's deed mijn mond open vallen van verbazing.
Nimmer heb ik zulke mooie foto's gezien,en geloof me ik heb er veel gezien!
Wat Callie maakt is van een ongelooflijke kwaliteit.
Zoals hij het licht kan vangen heb ik nog nooit eerder gezien .
Op een manier waardoor de dieren zo mooi uitkomen.
Ik hoop dat Callie ooit een fotoboek maakt.Ik zal de eerste zijn om er een te bestellen!
Mensen moeten de natuur respecteren en ik hoop dat het werk van Callie veel mensen zal inspireren tot het maken van mooie natuurfoto's en tot het besef dat de natuur geweldig mooi is en moet blijven.
Waarom?Kijk naar de foto's van Callie en je weet waarom!"11th October, 2007
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Nature Photographer says:
"It would be the easiest to write a testimonial for someone I have met in person. Therefore Callie is my first.
I met Callie a couple of years ago after we have become cyber-friends on a photo website. When I met him I had just acquired my first camera and I was amazed at the photos he submitted. As our friendship progressed I came to see that this man in not only the quality photographer that all of you can judge for yourselves but a true "Naturalist" in every sense. (..spiders excluded).
His love for nature shows in his art. He is a walking encyclopedia with animal facts and very interesting to be with.
Even though he is my friend, I can not refer to him without the word "mentor" comming to mind."23rd February, 2006
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Mingfong says:
"Wild Images is not just a nickname or an avatar; it is the symbol and incarnation of "wildness" presented with the highest artistic endeavor.
For those who are amazed by the photos of National Geographic, expect to experience similar amazement here. I am really impressed by two things Callie (Wild Images) taught me: the wonder of a place and how to embody that place through art."23rd February, 2006
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spilopterus says:
"One of the best, if not the best bird photographer I've come across ever. Perhaps with stiff competition from his fellow friend Nature Photographer. The pictures are all breathtaking and with great technical skill. Very careful with his composition, lighting and background. Browse and learn!"
14th February, 2006
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