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Sep 8th, 2006, 12:08 PM
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Great info on the coyote's.
Hari
I've seen a mountain Lion once, it crossed the road out to Point Reyes right in front of me. I also know people who have seen them in the vineyards at one of our properties up on Mount Veeder, I haven't been tah lucky but a client who left the property five minutes before me saw a mother with two cubs.
Great info on the coyote's.
Hari
I've seen a mountain Lion once, it crossed the road out to Point Reyes right in front of me. I also know people who have seen them in the vineyards at one of our properties up on Mount Veeder, I haven't been tah lucky but a client who left the property five minutes before me saw a mother with two cubs.
Sep 8th, 2006, 01:33 PM
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Predator, Thanks for the coyote facts!
Dennis, The next trip will be my first to South Africa in late June and will include Mala Mala and Phinda.
Here is the photo link
http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=...0&y=4grcfl
<font color="purple"> Duba pics 1-65
<font color="green"> Vumbura pics 66-81
<font color="red"> Zibalianja pics 82-115
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Dennis, The next trip will be my first to South Africa in late June and will include Mala Mala and Phinda.
Here is the photo link
http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=...0&y=4grcfl
<font color="purple"> Duba pics 1-65
<font color="green"> Vumbura pics 66-81
<font color="red"> Zibalianja pics 82-115
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Sep 8th, 2006, 03:40 PM
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Lynn,
I'm currently at the end of the world (or so it seems) and had to make a choice with my intermittent online access and I chose to view your pics. and read your report later.
Wow, Wow and wow, what wonderful photos. I am so going to Botswana asap - it appears that you had amazing sightings - lucky girl you are!
My next quest will be to read your as always great trip report - enough reason to make my way home from my current non wildlife viewing trip.
Many thanks for sharing;
Sherry
I'm currently at the end of the world (or so it seems) and had to make a choice with my intermittent online access and I chose to view your pics. and read your report later.
Wow, Wow and wow, what wonderful photos. I am so going to Botswana asap - it appears that you had amazing sightings - lucky girl you are!
My next quest will be to read your as always great trip report - enough reason to make my way home from my current non wildlife viewing trip.
Many thanks for sharing;
Sherry
Sep 8th, 2006, 03:55 PM
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GRRRREAT photos, Lynn! Wow. I can't choose a favorite, but the aardwolf most certainly stands out (I've never seen one and you really got good shots of it.) And also the serval - I think that's what it was. Of course the dogs... I love the dark ears in the golden grass. Nice.
Sep 8th, 2006, 06:32 PM
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Thanks for the comments on the photos.
I am still chuckling about the warthog as termite mixup.
Sherry, I feel your Internet access pain. It's been so bad lately that in one week we will switch to broadband. That means I can look at people's pictures at home, not just at work.
On the camera: I finally went digital for my "real" camera only in April. I've had a Nikon Coolpix 5600 for a couple of years to get used to the technology.
Whether you want it or not, here's my whole camera philosophy...
My goal in going digital was to spend less time photographing and fidgeting on trips and more time just enjoying the surroundings. I wanted to <b>point</b> with image stablization and <b>shoot</b> up with up to 12X zoom. I also wanted AA batteries so I could take a sufficient supply and not need to recharge them on the road. (I know recharging is easy in much of Africa, but not other places, and I do not want to rely on electricity being available.)
I tried the Cannon S2, but it was too tricky for me. The Panasonic was great but did not have AA batteries.
I bought the <b><u>Sony DSC-H2</u></b>. Of the fancy features, I use continuous shoot mode (Burst) a lot. Once in awhile I use the bracket feature. It has fit my needs perfectly.
I am still chuckling about the warthog as termite mixup.
Sherry, I feel your Internet access pain. It's been so bad lately that in one week we will switch to broadband. That means I can look at people's pictures at home, not just at work.
On the camera: I finally went digital for my "real" camera only in April. I've had a Nikon Coolpix 5600 for a couple of years to get used to the technology.
Whether you want it or not, here's my whole camera philosophy...
My goal in going digital was to spend less time photographing and fidgeting on trips and more time just enjoying the surroundings. I wanted to <b>point</b> with image stablization and <b>shoot</b> up with up to 12X zoom. I also wanted AA batteries so I could take a sufficient supply and not need to recharge them on the road. (I know recharging is easy in much of Africa, but not other places, and I do not want to rely on electricity being available.)
I tried the Cannon S2, but it was too tricky for me. The Panasonic was great but did not have AA batteries.
I bought the <b><u>Sony DSC-H2</u></b>. Of the fancy features, I use continuous shoot mode (Burst) a lot. Once in awhile I use the bracket feature. It has fit my needs perfectly.
Sep 8th, 2006, 09:08 PM
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I think that one of the features of your photos that makes them particularly special is that you not only have beautiful close ups and exciting experiences but also wonderful wider angle shots which put the sightings in context and show the landscape. I'm both inspired and intimidated for my upcoming trip in October!
Sep 9th, 2006, 12:10 PM
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Hi Lynn,
Terrific photos to go along with a fantastic trip report! Thank you.
Cats, cats and more cats, that is what I am hoping for on my next adventure.
(PS, if you have a chance check out my panda and meerkat photos I posted the other day. There certainly is alot of panda births going on at the moment!)
Terrific photos to go along with a fantastic trip report! Thank you.
Cats, cats and more cats, that is what I am hoping for on my next adventure.
(PS, if you have a chance check out my panda and meerkat photos I posted the other day. There certainly is alot of panda births going on at the moment!)
Sep 9th, 2006, 04:25 PM
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Lynn, I assume you are mainly interested in the camps we are going to. We'll be at Londolozi Tree Camp, Savuti, Vumbura and (last but apparently not least) Mombo. In addition, we'll spend some time in Joberg, Victoria Falls, Garden District (assuming the road will be passable after all the problems with the rain), Franschhoek and Cape Town.
As usual, with all of us, I can't believe that it is almost time for this trip. Before I know it, we'll be back and I'll have to sort through thousands of photos and try to write a trip report.
As usual, with all of us, I can't believe that it is almost time for this trip. Before I know it, we'll be back and I'll have to sort through thousands of photos and try to write a trip report.
