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We first visited the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in 2005 with an old school friend of mine. The kids were young, we had a guest with us, and we were not seasoned travelers so were unprepared for the arid nature and long distances of the park. AlisonJ and I tried again in 2019 and somehow it all clicked into place. We were more patient, stayed longer at the waterholes, defined the concept of "Travel Days" and discovered the allure of the Wilderness Camps. We took the first

Astro photography and Star trails in particular, are one of the most challenging assignments. I have tried on numerous occasions with mixed success. Whenever we are away in areas with low light pollution, especially on nice evenings, I bring out the tripod, the shutter release and my torch. Preferably pre plan where you are going to setup and ensure there is an interesting foreground and a clear view of the night sky. In 2022 I tried to capture the view of a distant lightnin