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**Harryb** · Oct-11-2012, 04:45 PM #1

Hi Y'all,

On my recent trip to South Africa I took thousands of captures. As per the norm most were crap and some were acceptable. Then there are the few that hit home for me. They will get some wall space. When I'm sitting on my butt wondering if it is worth it to spend lots of $ & fly in coach for 14+ hours to return to Africa.

just to take some pictures I look at them and then start packing.

***kdog*** · Oct-11-2012, 06:57 PM #2

Harry, these are sick!! And I mean that in the very best way. Serious wall hangers. Money shots. Incredible.

Say, is that last one an HDR?

AceCo55 · Oct-12-2012, 12:10 AM #3

Ooooooh Aaaaaaah ... on my "Bucket list". You can feel the atmosphere of the scenes. I was thinking #1 was my pick ... until I go to #4! Wow ... stunning. Love the composition, the range of colour and the contrast. A wonderful set ... aaah ... one day.

**Harryb** · Oct-12-2012, 06:24 AM #4

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Originally Posted by kdog

Harry, these are sick!! And I mean that in the very best way. Serious wall hangers. Money shots. Incredible.

Say, is that last one an HDR?

Thank you kindly dawg. The last shot was definitely not an HDR (it was taken from a moving land rover). I used Nik's Detail Extractor and Tonal Contrast filters from the Color Efex Pro 4 plug-in on that image.

bfjr · Oct-12-2012, 10:04 AM #5

Just had to stop by and be Inspired !!

**Harryb** · Oct-13-2012, 07:30 AM #6

Quote:

Originally Posted by AceCo55

Ooooooh Aaaaaaah ... on my "Bucket list". You can feel the atmosphere of the scenes. I was thinking #1 was my pick ... until I go to #4! Wow ... stunning. Love the composition, the range of colour and the contrast. A wonderful set ... aaah ... one day.

Thanks much. If you ever gte the opportunity to go to Africa, grab it!!!

SciurusNiger · Oct-13-2012, 05:38 PM #7

The landscape at sunset alone is worth the trip, Harry. I can't even begin to imagine being in a place with so many photo ops.

PJ.

**Harryb** · Oct-15-2012, 09:44 AM #8

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Originally Posted by bfjr

Just had to stop by and be Inspired !!

Always great when you stop by

PGM · Oct-15-2012, 01:50 PM #9

Definitely worth it, if you get shots like these! They are all terrific, Harry. Best, Pam

**Harryb** · Oct-16-2012, 05:58 PM #10

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Originally Posted by SciurusNiger

The landscape at sunset alone is worth the trip, Harry. I can't even begin to imagine being in a place with so many photo ops.

PJ.

It is a marvelous place to see. Every day in Africa has produced a sight that was incredible.

**Harryb** · Oct-18-2012, 02:12 PM #11

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Originally Posted by PGM

Definitely worth it, if you get shots like these! They are all terrific, Harry. Best, Pam

Thanks much Pam.

Icebear · Oct-19-2012, 05:34 AM #12

I love these, Harry. The far background behind the giraffe is wonderful! Too bad you couldn't have had something like that behind the gorgeous cheetah. If the elephant were mine, I'd bump the black just a wee bit more. Were these shot in Kruger? I was there in '73 with a Leica IIIc. I sure didn't get anything like these.

**Harryb** · Oct-22-2012, 02:25 PM #13

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Originally Posted by Icebear

I love these, Harry. The far background behind the giraffe is wonderful! Too bad you couldn't have had something like that behind the gorgeous cheetah. If the elephant were mine, I'd bump the black just a wee bit more. Were these shot in Kruger? I was there in '73 with a Leica IIIc. I sure didn't get anything like these.

Thanks John and I will try out your suggestion on the elephant image.

These were taken at the Sabi Sands Reserve which is fairly close to Kruger.

korandoke · Oct-22-2012, 03:04 PM #14

Verry nice set harry

austinjames · Oct-22-2012, 03:52 PM #15

Great set of images, I was there a couple of years ago and it is truly an amazing experience

rwells · Oct-22-2012, 07:54 PM #16

Harry,

As is usual for you, all these shots are great, but that first shot is truly a WOW image

**pathfinder** · Oct-23-2012, 07:50 PM #17

That Sunday morning at the waterhole at sunrise with the giraffes was truly magical, wasn't it Harry?

I don't like a lot of shots of giraffes, but that morning was just one great image after another!

**Harryb** · Oct-24-2012, 08:35 AM #18

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Originally Posted by pathfinder

That Sunday morning at the waterhole at sunrise with the giraffes was truly magical, wasn't it Harry?

I don't like a lot of shots of giraffes, but that morning was just one great image after another!

The setting and the light that morning was magical PF. It was one of the highlights of the trip.

Lindiwe · Oct-24-2012, 11:39 AM #19

After seeing these TRULY inspirational images, I need to find some way to strike a bargain with the lottery gods...
Yes. Worth the cost. Worth the horrendous long flight. Every bit worth it.
WOW.

**Harryb** · Oct-28-2012, 01:08 PM #20

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Originally Posted by austinjames

Great set of images, I was there a couple of years ago and it is truly an amazing experience

Thanks, both of my trips to Africa have been fantstic. I can't wait for the third trip.

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Oct-11-2012, 04:45 PM #1
Harryb ^OP old and lazy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Viera, Florida Posts: 22,541	Sometimes Hi Y'all, On my recent trip to South Africa I took thousands of captures. As per the norm most were crap and some were acceptable. Then there are the few that hit home for me. They will get some wall space. When I'm sitting on my butt wondering if it is worth it to spend lots of $ & fly in coach for 14+ hours to return to Africa. just to take some pictures I look at them and then start packing. __________________ Harry http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"

Oct-11-2012, 06:57 PM #2
*kdog* artistically challenged Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 8,743	Harry, these are sick!! And I mean that in the very best way. Serious wall hangers. Money shots. Incredible. Say, is that last one an HDR? __________________ Moderator of Landscapes forum Link to my Smugmug site

Oct-12-2012, 12:10 AM #3
AceCo55 Aussie Grinner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Australia Posts: 500	Ooooooh Aaaaaaah ... on my "Bucket list". You can feel the atmosphere of the scenes. I was thinking #1 was my pick ... until I go to #4! Wow ... stunning. Love the composition, the range of colour and the contrast. A wonderful set ... aaah ... one day. __________________ My opinion does not necessarily make it true. What you do with my opinion is entirely up to you. www.acecootephotography.com

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Oct-19-2012, 05:34 AM #12
Icebear Major grins Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 3,829	I love these, Harry. The far background behind the giraffe is wonderful! Too bad you couldn't have had something like that behind the gorgeous cheetah. If the elephant were mine, I'd bump the black just a wee bit more. Were these shot in Kruger? I was there in '73 with a Leica IIIc. I sure didn't get anything like these. __________________ John : Natural selection is responsible for every living thing that exists. D3s, D700, D300, Way more glass than the wife knows about, LR4, CS5

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austinjames Big grins Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tulsa Posts: 89	Great set of images, I was there a couple of years ago and it is truly an amazing experience __________________ wildlifeandscenicphotography

Oct-22-2012, 07:54 PM #16
rwells Let the shootin' begin... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Great State of Texas Posts: 5,494	Harry, As is usual for you, all these shots are great, but that first shot is truly a WOW image __________________ Randy

Oct-23-2012, 07:50 PM #17
pathfinder Drive By Digital Shooter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: western Indiana Posts: 13,181	That Sunday morning at the waterhole at sunrise with the giraffes was truly magical, wasn't it Harry? I don't like a lot of shots of giraffes, but that morning was just one great image after another! __________________ Pathfinder - www.pathfinder.smugmug.com Moderator of the Technique Forum and Finishing School on Dgrin

Oct-24-2012, 11:39 AM #19
Lindiwe Major grins Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 605	After seeing these TRULY inspirational images, I need to find some way to strike a bargain with the lottery gods... Yes. Worth the cost. Worth the horrendous long flight. Every bit worth it. WOW.