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Grass Basket Weave, Botswana
Photograph by Otlabaseyo Mayambo
In March 2009, 15 young people from northern Botswana had the unique opportunity to attend a National Geographic Photo Camp in the wildlife-rich Okavango Delta. During the five-day workshop, led by photographer Lynn Johnson and presented in partnership with the Selinda Reserve and Children in the Wilderness, the children documented their experiences through photography and writing.
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Children With Kites, Botswana
Photograph by Lynn Johnson
A kite for each Photo Camp student was donated by Kite Gang. Besides being a great photo opportunity, it was the first time these children had flown a kite.
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Smiling Student, Botswana
Photograph by Helena Faasen
Photo Camp participants explored the Selinda Reserve, a 320,000-acre (130,000-hectare) private wildlife sanctuary, using photography to see their surroundings in a new light.
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Young Photographer, Botswana
Photograph by Rasta Phutego
As a summer storm rolls in, Photo Camp student Onttie gets a different perspective with the aid of a truck.
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Tree Reflection, Botswana
Photograph by Tikologo Moyakoyi
A game drive vehicle’s side mirror provides an added layer to this photograph.
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Motswiri Camp Cook
Photograph by Batshabelakae Mwezi
Botswana Photo Camp students photographed life in the bush and life in the camp. Here, one of the cooks at the Motswiri camp within Selinda Reserve presents fresh-baked fruit muffins for an afternoon snack.
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Nature Still Life, Botswana
Photograph by Gosegonna Reshetile
A constructed still-life photograph—finding beauty in even the smallest of objects.
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Puddle Reflection, Botswana
Photograph by Naledi Kgoba
Guide Humphrey Gumpo is reflected in mud puddle. Walking through the bush can be dangerous—hence the rifle.
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Student Inspecting a Camera
Photograph by Brian Talbot
Onttie and the rest of the Photo Camp participants learn how to operate their cameras before they head off into the bush.
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Studying Light Direction
Photograph by Lynn Johnson
After a demonstration about looking for how light falls on a scene, Shoo-ting and Ashanti hold up their hands to check the light as they work through their self-portrait assignment.
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Hands Holding a Camera
Photograph by Lynn Johnson
Photo Camp Botswana had some of the youngest Photo Camp participants—some as young as ten—that the program has seen since it began in 2003.
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Bee-Eater, Botswana
Photograph by Thalogenyang Setaboshwa
Green and yellow bee-eaters are commonly seen at the Selinda Reserve.
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Impala Grazing, Botswana
Photograph by Kesetselemang Molao
Impala graze near the edge of an open field and wooded area. Large numbers of impala live in the Okavango Delta and are prey to big cats.
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Photographer and Students in Tall Grass
Photograph by Rasta Phutego
Photo Camp photographer and mentor Lynn Johnson shoots alongside members of the Green Team.
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Zebra Bone, Selinda Reserve
Photograph by Pinox Johane
A zebra bone stands out against the muddy ground in Selinda Reserve.
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Elephant Tracks, Selinda Reserve
Photograph by Kesetselemang Molao
Vehicles aren't the only ones using this dirt road—elephant footsteps commingle with tire tracks.
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