The safari review problem
A single trip can include mammals, birds, action sequences, low-light scenes and repeated sightings. Manual culling becomes slow because technically similar frames are spread across many folders and days.
A structured first pass
- Scan RAW and JPEG folders while preserving the originals.
- Group related sequences and duplicate frames.
- Review stronger candidates without deleting alternatives.
- Use Compare and Review workflows before export.
- Prepare Lightroom-compatible ratings and selections.
Useful for mammals as well as birds
SelectB is being improved for mammal robustness, subject visibility, eye quality and obstruction. The aim is not to apply one generic score to every species, but to build a wildlife-first selection workflow.
Keep the story, reduce the repetition
Safari culling should preserve the narrative of an encounter while removing unnecessary repetition. SelectB helps narrow the volume without taking creative control away from the photographer.