The Leadwood Observer: Our First House On Leadwood ... Patrick Jordan Moves in
The Leadwood Observer: Our First House On Leadwood ... Patrick Jordan Moves in
The Leadwood Observer: Our First House On Leadwood ... Patrick Jordan Moves in
Welcome to our first edition of The Leadwood Observer. We hope you enjoy reading all the latest news! We would like to thank all of those who have contributed to our first edition and would like to invite our readers to send contributions to us on a regular basis.
A true conservationist is a man who knows that the world is not given by his fathers but borrowed from his children
John James Audubon
Hi fellow Leadwooders, Im writing to you as the first resident of Leadwood. Ive just spent my first week on Leadwood Big Game Estate after my home was completed on the Friday 31st January. The builder was slightly ahead of schedule and therefore Ive spent the week without curtains which has been magical as I am woken every morning by the sun streaming through our windows and warming Mariepskop mountain, it is truly invigorating.
I never expected the pleasure I would get from waking up to be greeted by Impala, Giraffe and a multitude of birds outside the windows followed by a short 20 minute drive to work. The drive home every evening is filled with the anticipation of a visit from Elephant, Lion or Rhino and a variety of other animals with the added benefit of arriving home to see the setting sun and the silhouette of the Drakensberg mountains.
The assistance I received from the Leadwood team was amazing and I would like to thank everyone for their support in the move. I look forward to welcoming many others to the estate including Chris Martin and Kevin Leo-Smith, whose homes should be completed by May this year. I would like to thank the Development team for making it possible to live in such a beautiful environment. Patrick Jordan
We share some excerpts from an article recently published in the UK, in Outdoor Photography magazine (February edition) which features Chris work as a wildlife photographer in Southern Africa. Please view the whole article on our website www.leadwood.net. This magazine has one of the largest global audiences of any outdoor / wildlife photographic magazine so getting a 2 page spread on my work has to rank as one of my life moments to date. Chris Martin
NS Can wildlife photography help with the conservation of animals? Absolutely. Theres a definite responsibility on the shoulders of people who do what I do, to spread the conservation message. Of course, I want to sell and publicise my work, but I also provide images free of charge to several conservation institutions, such as WWF and Born Free. CHRIS top tips I never go on a shoot without my Land Rover. I couldnt do my work without it. Its my vehicle of occupation, and spend half my life in it. My one piece of advice is learn about your subject so you can anticipate its behaviour. Anticipation in wildlife photography is everything. Something I try to avoid is manipulating the environment just for the shot. As a photographer, your ethics need to remain high.
Anti-poaching We would like to thank Pieter Janeke, one of the owners of the Conservancy, for his very generous monthly donation this donation has assisted in the financing of five extra field rangers which will serve to strengthen the anti-poaching effort.
Leadwood Footprints
Brent Leo-Smith saw these Lions on Leadwood and took these very special photos. He reported that they had actually left footprints in the newly laid foundations of their home.
Glen Poole took a drive on Bloubank, and saw some dehorned Rhino a mother with her calf.
There is a family of giraffe near the dam, with their babies. I actually noticed that one of the babies still had his umbilical cord, it was dried out but it was definitely still attached. I also saw the one baby lying down which I have never seen before. Theyve been there in the same area for the past 2 weeks that Ive noticed. Cherilynn Janse van Rensburg
We have a hippo in the dam at Leadwood. Ive been told that he will eventually move on to deeper waters when needed. But for the time being, hes really enjoying Leadwood. Cherilynn Janse van Rensburg
Photograph of a frog and boomslang Photographing and gradually learning more and more about the ecology of the lowveld...theres nothing I enjoy more.
Lawrence Morgan Raptors View Come up with a caption for this picture and you could win a dinner for two at Khaya Ndlovu Manor House when you are next in Hoedspruit. E-mail your caption to [email protected]
Competition Rules 1. Compeition closes 31 March 2013. 2. The judges decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into. 3. No substitution or cash redemption of prizes is permitted.
Leadwood Big Game Estate has now completed the launch phase. As from 1 March 2013 the price for a 1-ha freehold title stand will be from R1.2m incl. VAT.