Feedback from clubs after A Taste of Africa talk.
As the subject of countless TV wildlife documentaries Africa needs little introduction. It is a land of the diverse wildlife, big game, big cats, huge landscapes, great people and is high on many photographers’ wish lists. It is a land of adventure and wide open spaces. The cradle of mankind, part of the old world but also a shiny new one just waiting to be explored.
To find out more of my future trips and tours please look on the workshops and tours section of this website.
Feedback from clubs after A Taste of Africa talk – replaced Tanzanian a Photographers Paradise talk – in January 2023
Derek Venus – Sutton Coldfield Photography Club – Jan 2026
“Hi Bob Just a short email to say how much I enjoyed looking at your Images of Africa last night at Sutton Coldfield Photography Club.
It was an enthralling evening with great pictures of Lions, Cheetahs, Leopards, Gorillas, Birds, Zebra, Hyenas, Elephants and Wild Dogs taken by you and your wife. As always the images were so good and clear, your forays into video were well put together too.
Thanks again, and I’m looking forward to the next presentation. I hope your next Safari is a great success. “
Paul Cook (Prog Sec Sutton Coldfield CC) – Jan 2026
“Our Chairperson, Kate Nicholls, and experienced members thought your delivery of the above presentation was pitched perfectly. Well done Bob and Ann. Another brilliant and slick presentation. Nice touch Bob, to hear about your personal insights and experiences from your lifetime knowledge of African Wildlife and your Organised Safari’s.
Great also to see Ann bounce around our members and, most importantly, our new members who are very keen to get into Wildlife Photography.”
KDPS FaceBook after Taste of Africa Talk – April 2025
“This week we had a great evening sharing Bob Brind Surch journey through safari’s in Africa. Not only seeing amazing photography of his but also learning about the country, animal behaviour, photographic hints and tips and much more. Time at the end of evening brought more questions and curiosity and explanations were well targeted to be inclusive for all members. Generating interest in his workshops and overseas photography safaris. Thank you very much for a great evening Bob.”
KDPS members via FaceBook after Taste of Africa Talk – April 2025
“Matt Cottrell Great evening definitely up there with best talk we’ve had.
Darren Cottrell Was a very interesting evening. Opened my eyes to Africa and its different regions and complexities”
Hadrian Moss – KDPS Programme Secretary
“Hi Bob, Thank you so much for a brilliant talk last night. Your presentation was eloquent, humorous and highly informative. Kind regards, Hadrian “
Richard Freail – Chairman Webheath and District Photo Club
“We always look forward to a visit from Bob as his talks are delivered with great knowledge, passion and enthusiasm – and his presentation “Tanzania – A Photographer’s Paradise” did not disappoint. Presented as a ‘virtual tour’ Bob’s knowledge of the subject shone through and his images were outstanding. Thank-you for an excellent evening.”
Ken Johnson – Visitor at Harper Adams
“Hi Bob, I attended your talk at Harper Adams last night having seen an advert in the local press.
As someone who is fascinated with the continent and its wildlife, I am always keen to hear and see more. We are used to seeing plenty of amazing programmes on the TV, and I was interested to hear from someone who has your history with the continent and to see your work. Can I say I was not at all disappointed in the least. There was certainly a ‘buzz’ from the large audience and the questions at the end summed up the interest you fostered. Your images and video snippets took us on our own journey to this amazing area and your stories just supported that. I have listened to and seen many presentations on Africa and its wildlife but can honestly say that the quality of your presentation and photography along with your knowledge of the wildlife and the many anecdotes made this the best and most informative presentations I have ever had the pleasure in attending. It was up there with many of the TV programs and I suspect you work on a much lower budget, a true testimony to your work, knowledge and skill. I am a keen amateur photographer but have never felt the need or inclination to visit or join camera clubs, but after last night, I will certainly be looking for clubs in my area.
Best wishes Ken”.
Daphne Hanson – Secretary Bottisham and Burwell Photographic Club
“Very many thanks for a super talk last night, we all thoroughly enjoyed our virtual tour of Tanzania and meeting the various animals along the way!”
Dave Hunter – Corby Camera Club
“Having watched your presentation on the East African Safari I along with all our members who were present were highly impressed with what we saw. The quality of your work along with the stunning content was one of the best and most informative presentations we have had the pleasure to watch. I am sure that we as a club will be looking to invite you back to give another presentation in our next programme. Thanks for a great evening.”
Nick Hubbard
“Excellent and informative talk at Wellingborough Camera Club. And thank you for your lucid explanation of Canon’s back button auto-focus!”
Richard Appleton
“Always interesting, always passionate and always great images”
Alan Horn
“Last night was the second time I have been to a presentation by you and just as the first one I was so impressed with your knowledge of the country and wildlife and then to be able to present it on screen so professionally. The only problem is that I really need to go on Safari ONE DAY!!!!!”
Many thanks Geri
“On my first night at a camera club, I couldn’t have asked for a better introduction: it was a wonderful trip round Tanzania, thank you, not only for the fabulous photographs but also the many snippets of intriguing information. My only regret is that I wasn’t able to walk out with half your prints under my arm!”
Stuart Davies. Kettering
“Great talk. I did enjoy the “virtual tour” style of talk was great. I also found the explanations about the history of the areas very interesting. Oh, and the pictures were brilliant.”
Sylvia Adams.
“Bob visited Kettering camera club last night to give us his latest talk which was a Virtual Tour of Tanzania. As usual, he gave us so much more.His fabulous images were bought to life with his enthusiastic recollection of every instance when he took them. His knowledge on the subject matter and the geographical area where first class.Very generous in giving his time to come and share so much with us.Sure I can say that all of us left buzzing with Bob’s contagious enthusiasm & will all be getting lottery tickets this weekend so we can join him on one of his magical tours. Thanks so much Bob & hope to see you on a Birds of Prey course soon”
David Bond, Kettering
“Another excellent night, I always look forward to a talk when I see Bob’s on the calendar and certainly wasn’t disappointed – such fabulous images that in some cases took me back to a safari I went on (nothing as focused as Bob’s!)”
Jo Stevenson.
“Bob can I please thank you on behalf of our club. The evening on Tanzania you gave us last week was absolutely fantastic and enjoyed by everyone who attended. We have not had so many positive comments following a presentation for a very long time. Your presentation style was clear and you photos breath taking. For health reason I cannot go on one of your trips although I would very much like to. I do however hope that others from our club will book on your trip in March.
As you know we advertised this as an open event and invited non-members to attend. It was unashamedly a fund raising exercise and having totted up the ticket sale, expenses etc. our treasure informs me that we made £182 for club funds. We have also managed to attract 4 new members to the club so it was a winner all round.
Thank you again we will certainly be asking you back for another presentation next year this time it will be to the club members only but I know it will be eagerly anticipated.”