Kruger National Park - South Africa

Alpha_PlusAlpha_Plus Registered Users Posts: 253 Major grins
edited August 28, 2009 in Wildlife
Hi all,

I recently got back from a trip to Africa. We got the opportunity to do a full day safari through Kruger. These are some of my best shots of the day. Please C&C

We got to see 4 of the Big Five - Leopards, Rhinos, Elephants, Buffalo — but no Lions :(:

1 - Our First Leopard
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2 - Buffalo Crossing
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3 - and again
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4 - The Zebra Crossing
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5 - Giraffe and Friends
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6 - Our Second Leopard
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7 - A Huge Bull Elephant
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8 - Mother Rhino
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Again.. C&C welcome. Comments appreciated.
Karl Lindsay
Nikon D600
Samyang 14mm f/2.8 | Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 | Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 | Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
Induro CT-014 Tripod
karllindsayphotography.com | Photos on Facebook | 500px

Comments

  • squirl033squirl033 Registered Users Posts: 1,230 Major grins
    edited August 8, 2009
    very cool....really like the leopards. i'm envious! i WAS planning a 2-week trip there next spring, but after i lost my job in December, and still haven't found work, that little jaunt has been postponed indefinitely... :(
    ~ Rocky
    "Out where the rivers like to run, I stand alone, and take back something worth remembering..."
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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited August 8, 2009
    Cool set! thumb.gif

    The Giraffe shot really tickles me.:ivar
  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited August 10, 2009
    Looks like a fantastic trip. Enjoyed your children photos as well.thumb.gif

    I like your first Jaguar shot the bestclap.gif , and I would lose or re-do your watermark. It is particularly distracting on the elephant.

    Dan
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  • Alpha_PlusAlpha_Plus Registered Users Posts: 253 Major grins
    edited August 10, 2009
    Thanks Dan and Ric,

    I'll take a look at that watermark and change it for next time..
    Karl Lindsay
    Nikon D600
    Samyang 14mm f/2.8 | Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 | Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 | Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
    Induro CT-014 Tripod
    karllindsayphotography.com | Photos on Facebook | 500px
  • Lasting LightLasting Light Registered Users Posts: 10 Big grins
    edited August 28, 2009
    A leopard and a close up of a rhino in just one day, you were very fortunate. Makes for a great invitaition for any photographer with Kruger on their list.
    Melanie

    http://www.lastinglight.smugmug.com
  • CuongCuong Registered Users Posts: 1,508 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2009
    These photos bring back fond memory for me. I would take sighting 4 of the big five in one day on any day.

    Cuong
    "She Was a Little Taste of Heaven – And a One-Way Ticket to Hell!" - Max Phillips
  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2009
    Looks like you had a great trip, and got some cool photos!
    Glenn

    My website | NANPA Member
  • Alpha_PlusAlpha_Plus Registered Users Posts: 253 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2009
    Lasting Light wrote:
    A leopard and a close up of a rhino in just one day, you were very fortunate. Makes for a great invitaition for any photographer with Kruger on their list.

    Yes, we saw two leopards which was even more rare! Was a great day. The Rhino had a baby with her and she walked across the road in front of us.
    Karl Lindsay
    Nikon D600
    Samyang 14mm f/2.8 | Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 | Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 | Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
    Induro CT-014 Tripod
    karllindsayphotography.com | Photos on Facebook | 500px
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