Photography trip to Kenya — every frame a gift

I came to Kenya specifically for photography and the country delivered material at every turn. Diani Beach at dawn was everything I'd hoped. Nakuru's streets at dusk are an endless source of light and texture. The people, once comfortable with a camera, are extraordinary subjects.

world's greatest wildlife spectacle in Maasai Mara gave me some of my favourite images of the year. The only practical note: altitude sickness near Mt. Kenya — plan around it. Otherwise this is a photographer's dream. I've rarely come home with so much usable material from a single trip.