can't get it to work. try posting the link again and the whole link needs to be in blue. thanks, dennis

http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slideshow.jsp?&mode=fromsite&collid=41156587608.959521181108.1156516025322&conn_speed=1

http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=iwnki8o.c8sq4xpw&x=0&y=xznihu

Mahalo Dennis:

I emailed to myself and then copied the link location. I believe that should work.

Kevin

Fabulous photos, Kevin! I loved how you had lots of people shots as well as animal pictures - they were just wonderful!

Sean is the spitting image of you - while Marisa is the spitting image of Mari!

You guys all looked wonderful - I want to go back.....

And, I see you also saw my ELUSIVE cheetah family. Now I really have to go back! Was that the same family by Little Governor's as the one by Kichwa Tembo? And yes, it is a cover shot for National Geographic!

Incredible pics Kevin! Thanks for sharing them and tell the family to keep at the photography, they've all got a good eye! Enjoyed them all.

Other than being in East Africa what better way to begin a Monday morning than to see great photos such as these. Thanks for sharing and I also appreciated the captions. Dick

It sure looks like the same family - Sean is just a younger you.

Great crossing pics; always wonder why they pick a high bank on either side?

Sitting giraffe... I had a few towards the end of my album; check it out again. I'd like to see how they get up! Probably as awkward as when taking a drink at the river.

Great photos. Thanks.

Kevin, I really enjoyed seeing your pictures! One of my favorites is the landscape with the line of wildebeest. Great shot. I loved the cheetah with her cubs and the elephants and the crossing - you have many great images!
Thanks for sharing them. I also enjoyed the people and family shots.

Cindy

Loved your pictures Kevin. Especially the elephants...we didn't see that many and I wish we saw more...especially walking through our tent! How cool!

Kevin,
Those are fantastic shots - they take me right back there to Kenya! That cheetah mom plus now 4 cubs is a definate national geographic shot! Those cubs are getting big - we saw them (when there were 5) in late July and they have definately grown since then. I too loved the line of wildebeest - typical kenya. It really amazed me how they always went in a line.
Where, in relation to Little Governors / Kitchwa Tembo did you see the leopard and cub?

Imelda

Great shots, Kevin and family! You and your wife look like the older brother and sister of your kids.

Love the cheetah cubs and the lion shots. That first lion/wildebeest photo is something. Eeek. I also REALLY like the one with the three giraffes looking so curiously at you.

I'd love to see video! Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for sharing your family's wonderful photos! Can't wait to hear more about your trip.

Thanks all for the comments. Will be posting some more video soon.

Imelda: The leopard and cub were in a tree on the way south from the Governor's Camps on the east side of the Mara (the other side from Kichwa Tembo). We were on our way south to the Paradise Crossings on our last morning. The mama cheetah and cubs were not far outside of the west entrance to Little Governor's Camp (on the other side of the Mara River).

Kevin,
Thank your family for the wonderful photos. Little Governor´s looks fantastic. The reticulated giraffes are amazing and the baby cheetahs, the lioness close-up (was the photographer lying in the grass?), baby hyena, Lamu etc, etc.

Kevin:

Thanks! They were great! I love the leopard getting down the tree with the balloon in the background, and the giraffes with the rainbow is beautiful!

Cyn

So enjoyed your pictures, Kevin. Would you reccommend the Carnivore Restaurant?
cindy

Carnivore is something to do AT MOST once. and say you've done it.

I sampled camel, ostrich and crocodile, but they also had some 'regular meat' I think there was also baked potato and some kid of veggie.

The link in the 12:43 post worked. How nice you have many photos of your family enjoying such a memorable trip.

Good balloon shots and the leopard jumping from the tree with the balloon in the background is exceptional timing.

Four baby cheetahs, all nice posed, is a feat! What a sight!

I saw the lion get the wildebeest that you had described earlier.

The running zebra--was that taken from the balloon? Stunning!

From hippo eyes to elephant herds, you have some beautiful pictures! I wondered about the one where you cut off part of the monkey--until I looked more closely.

Kevin,
What wonderful stories your kids will have back at school - baby ellies, leopards at such close range, cheetahs galore, lions dining.... Marisa and Sean have a great knack for catching the exciting moments. Loved the pile up of crocs!!! Where are you taking your wife for her birthday next year??? Deb

kevin:

Thanks for sharing your marvelous pictures. Loved all of them.

Jan

Kevin:
I really enjoyed the pictures--it looks like it was a terrific trip.

What a wonderful family vacation. Thanks for sharing your terrific pictures.

Those are fabulous pictures. What was the main camera make and model?
I am so ready to go but have to wait until March.
Thanks for sharing your pics.
Have you written up your trip journal?
If I missed it, I apologize.

Ok, Wayne, on your recomendation we will go to the Carnivore. Your enthusiam for Africa is infectious...I think I see another trip to Africa in your future, you love it so much!
Cindy

My daughter Marisa added a few photos, including some more of the cheetah cubs. Also the following is a link to a video of a lion sizing Mari up for dinner:

http://videoegg.com/video/hyVUr

Kevin

Max69:

Marisa took most of the photos. She had a Canon Digital Rebel (EOS?) with I believe a 75-300 lense. At times swapping lenses with Sean's film SLR for a wider angle lense.

Trip report coming soon.

Kevin

Great photos, Kevin! My favorite was the beautiful sunset sky with the rain showers and the eles in the foreground. What kind of monopod were you using with your video camera? Did that work okay, or was it in the way? I assume you propped it on top of the vehicle and shot from that position.

ShayTay:

It actually hangs around the neck. Worked well except had to turn sideways if sitting in game vehicle to use, easier to use standing up in the vehicle. Used for camcorder.

The video was fantastic. Amazing.
I got the chills and excitement at the same time watching it.
A friend just bought a Canon digital and amazed on the optical zoom. I was reviewing other makes but may check the Canons.

Cindy:

We did enjoy the Carnivore. We were pleasantly surprised. Food was pretty good. Service OK. Huge place but clean and pretty fun.

Kevin