The Okapi (Okapia johnstoni – pronounced Oh – kah – pee) is a mammal native to the Ituri Rainforest, located in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in central Africa. They are striped on the hindquarters like a zebra, but are actually related more closely to giraffes. There are approximately 10,000 – 20,000 in the wild.
The reason I chose an okapi is simple. They are not necessarily the most beautiful, best, or well-known animal in the world, but they are unique. I consider my photography to be the same; not the absolute best there is, but unique. Some of the photos will be raw footage, while others will have lightroom/photoshop postwork. This is to bring out what I saw within the picture, even if it wasn’t obvious.
My plan for this website is simple, post a new picture every day, starting January 1, 2010 for at least 1 full year. I hope by displaying them, not only will my goal have accountability, but I will also improve by comments from viewers. Your comments on pictures are welcome, you should be honest, but there is no need to be cruel.
I hope you enjoy viewing the pictures as much as I did taking them.
