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Drama on the Serengeti - Lion vs Zebra

 
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Apr 29, 2014 13:36 |  #1

just got back from my second trip to Tanzania - -my computer is acting up - only got this first picture and video - will post more after I get the new computer working - had a great time - even went to Rwanda to "hike" to the Mountain Gorillas - story later

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Shot from the Drama - about 30 yards away

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Apr 30, 2014 11:56 |  #2

Holy cr@p! 30 yds in front of you! Amazing. Video was great but this shot is spectacular.




  
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Apr 30, 2014 17:00 |  #3

Fantastic image!! Well done.




  
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Apr 30, 2014 17:56 |  #4

Wow very cool, most dream of such a day.


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Apr 30, 2014 18:22 |  #5

Awesome!


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Apr 30, 2014 18:32 |  #6

wow! That is quite amazing. I hope to one day be able to make a trip like that, but it wont be for many years if not decades.


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May 01, 2014 20:23 |  #7

Amazing opportunity. You were very lucky to witness that and even more lucky to have been skilled to catch it.
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May 02, 2014 10:49 |  #8

Only 30 yards!?!?! Did they get Zebra on you ?


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May 02, 2014 15:14 |  #9

Wow!




  
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May 03, 2014 04:49 |  #10

Great shot. Video was awesome.

Can't wait for the stories. We're on the countdown. 9 weeks to go


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May 03, 2014 11:57 |  #11

Lovely shots and great video, nice bit of story telling.


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