I am Louis, a photographer from Sabah. Danum Valley is fantastic for canopy shots. There are a few high points (accessible only with 4WD) from which you can photograph the valley with clouds hovering over. You would feel like the sky is under your feet. This of course depends very much on the weather.<P>
I would highly recommend Sukau too. The primary mode of transportation here is boat. Located in the the Kinabatangan River, Sukau has the highest wildlife concentration in Malaysia (but it's dwendling fast). Most tour operators there can organize 2-3 boat cruises per day: morning, evening and night cruises. Animals are most active along the river during the morning and late afternoon. You can see egrets, owls, crocodiles (if you r lucky enough), the endangered Oriental Darter, Proboscis monkeys...You can see some of <a href="http://www.pbase.com/louispang/sukau">my shots</a> from Sukau this year.<P>
WOuld recommend 300mm mininum & 1.4 ext. Tripod is crucial to get tack sharp photos. Yes, I've shot from a boat using tripods. There is no way on earth I can steady a 300mm, pointing upwards to a monkey on a tree for 5 minutes!<P>
<a href="http://www.sabahtravelguide.com/photosafari/">Cede Prudente</a>, a renown wildlife photographer in Sabah, also operates a lodge in Sukau. You can contact him to find out about accommodation and whether he can be your guide for the trip.
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I am Louis, a photographer from Sabah. Danum Valley is fantastic for canopy shots. There are a few high points (accessible only with 4WD) from which you can photograph the valley with clouds hovering over. You would feel like the sky is under your feet. This of course depends very much on the weather.<P>
I would highly recommend Sukau too. The primary mode of transportation here is boat. Located in the the Kinabatangan River, Sukau has the highest wildlife concentration in Malaysia (but it's dwendling fast). Most tour operators there can organize 2-3 boat cruises per day: morning, evening and night cruises. Animals are most active along the river during the morning and late afternoon. You can see egrets, owls, crocodiles (if you r lucky enough), the endangered Oriental Darter, Proboscis monkeys...You can see some of <a href="http://www.pbase.com/louispang/sukau">my shots</a> from Sukau this year.<P>
<img src="http://www.pbase.com/louispang/image/44735142.jpg"><P>
WOuld recommend 300mm mininum & 1.4 ext. Tripod is crucial to get tack sharp photos. Yes, I've shot from a boat using tripods. There is no way on earth I can steady a 300mm, pointing upwards to a monkey on a tree for 5 minutes!<P>
<img src="http://www.pbase.com/louispang/image/44735144.jpg"><P>
<a href="http://www.sabahtravelguide.com/photosafari/">Cede Prudente</a>, a renown wildlife photographer in Sabah, also operates a lodge in Sukau. You can contact him to find out about accommodation and whether he can be your guide for the trip.