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Sep 14, 2008 17:07 |  #1

My photos from Botswana (Okavango Delta, Moremi, Chobe) and South Africa (Thornybush)-
(Sorry for the duplicate posts. I finally learned how to post from photobucket.)
I didn't have the coveted 100-400 but I still got a few OK photos. I'd appreciate criticism if you have anything constructive! I'd like to go to Africa again in a couple years with better knowledge, patience, and equipment.
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Sep 14, 2008 17:08 |  #2

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6 (that's the antenna of our truck on the left- probably should photoshop it out)
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Sep 14, 2008 17:13 |  #3

One more- this is pretty graphic-
The impala (yes, she's pregnant) was still alive and we watched the leopard finish the kill. Most of my series was very blurry because I wasn't prepared for night shooting. (My husband did get great video though!) Here's my best-

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Sep 14, 2008 17:13 |  #4

Thanks for sharing those, my ultimate dream vacation os Africa.




  
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Sep 14, 2008 18:26 as a reply to  @ mjadse's post |  #5

1, 12 and 14 are very very good. The leopard-impala shot has some technical problems, as you mentioned, but it's still an interesting image.


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Sep 21, 2008 00:25 |  #6

Sorry- posted too many. Corrected to link 8 photos.




  
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Sep 21, 2008 01:47 |  #7

You got some pretty good sightings there. Rare to see Leopard anyway, let alone with two kills! Very nice. looks like you had a good time ... and Africa gets into your blood so I'm sure you'll be back ;-)a


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