A few from South Africa

HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
edited September 28, 2012 in Wildlife
Hi Y'all,

I have been posting most of my Soth Africa captures in a thread in the Journeys Forum. I figured it was time to drop a few in Wildlife.

I love shooting in Africa and this was my second visit with a third scheduled for 2/13. I shot primarily with the D800E and the D4. My Fuji X-100 and my D3s got some use also. I had originally planned on using the D4 as my main body but after reviewing the images from the first two days the the D800E became my main body. Marc Muench did a video of us discussing the D800's performance on the trip.

Leopard -D4 with the 200-400, ISO 6400
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lionesses - D800E with the 70-200, ISO 800
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giraffe - D4 with the 200-400, ISO 1600
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Lilac breasted roller - D4 with the 200-400 ISO 800
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calf nursing - D800E with the 200-400 -ISO 1600
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cheetah - D800E with the 200-400, ISO 1600
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Harry
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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!"

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  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2012
    Fantastic captures Harry clap.gif
    Randy
  • JohnDCJohnDC Registered Users Posts: 379 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2012
    Harry --- Nice images. Special thanks for adding more info to the choice of my next camera/lens combination. The video was especially useful. --- John
  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2012
    Harry, what great variety! I love the light on the lionesses. And that bird is so colorful! So glad you have such grand trips planned for the next year. Best, Pam
  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited September 7, 2012
    Outstanding shots, Harry. It doesn't get much better than this.
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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2012
    Good think I'm planning Tanzania for Early 2014 ....... you'll need some new and different shots by then :D

    http://www.muenchworkshops.com/Workshops stay tuned!
    Andy

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  • Roaddog 52Roaddog 52 Registered Users Posts: 309 Major grins
    edited September 8, 2012
    Yes, All great captures.

    Phil
    I don't know where I'm goin, but I'm goin anyway.
  • ashruggedashrugged Registered Users Posts: 345 Major grins
    edited September 9, 2012
    Nice shots Harry, The Leopard is amazing.
    Robert

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  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited September 11, 2012
    Superb performance, Harry. From both you and your gear. Thanks for sharing with us.

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited September 11, 2012
    rwells wrote: »
    Fantastic captures Harry clap.gif


    Thanks Randy
    Harry
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited September 11, 2012
    JohnDC wrote: »
    Harry --- Nice images. Special thanks for adding more info to the choice of my next camera/lens combination. The video was especially useful. --- John

    Thanks John I hope you enjoy your next additions. Marc Muench did a good job on the video except for keeping me in the shadows.
    Harry
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    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!"
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited September 12, 2012
    So...I'm thinking that maybe that Giraffe was a little harder to get in the frame then lets say a heron!?rolleyes1.gif

    Excellent.
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited September 15, 2012
    PGM wrote: »
    Harry, what great variety! I love the light on the lionesses. And that bird is so colorful! So glad you have such grand trips planned for the next year. Best, Pam

    Thanks Pam. In Africa our game drives started at sunrise and ended around 11 AM. We then rested until around 2 PM when we did our second game drive which lasted until sunset. The light in those hours was usually outstanding. The birds in Africa had incredible colors which I wish our local birds in the States could have.
    Harry
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    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!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited September 15, 2012
    Ric Grupe wrote: »
    So...I'm thinking that maybe that Giraffe was a little harder to get in the frame then lets say a heron!?rolleyes1.gif

    Excellent.

    Just a tad Ric. Giraffes are a real challenge to shoot. If you go for a horizontal comp you can't get real close to the subject. I did most of my giraffe captures (especially for the mature giraffes) with a vertical comp.
    Harry
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited September 16, 2012
    kdog wrote: »
    Outstanding shots, Harry. It doesn't get much better than this.

    Nope, I can't think of a better place to shoot than Africa. I am totally hooked on Africa and intend to get back there every year.
    Harry
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    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!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited September 22, 2012
    Andy wrote: »
    Good think I'm planning Tanzania for Early 2014 ....... you'll need some new and different shots by then :D

    http://www.muenchworkshops.com/Workshops stay tuned!

    Tanzania hmm, haven't been there yet.
    Harry
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    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!"
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited September 23, 2012
    Roaddog 52 wrote: »
    Yes, All great captures.

    Phil

    Thanks Phil
    Harry
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  • raptorcaptorraptorcaptor Registered Users Posts: 3,968 Major grins
    edited September 25, 2012
    Some great shots, Harry. I really like the Lilac breasted roller shot though!
    Glenn

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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited September 28, 2012
    ashrugged wrote: »
    Nice shots Harry, The Leopard is amazing.
    black mamba wrote: »
    Superb performance, Harry. From both you and your gear. Thanks for sharing with us.

    Tom

    Thanks Tom & Robert
    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!"
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