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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Botswana Safari 2017


We just returned from a safari trip to Botswana, starting in Nxai Pan (Kalahari Desert), then to Kwara Camp in the Delta and last at Savute Under Canvas. This was our sixth safari trip but first in the Green Season, and it was quite a different experience!

With the high grass, I had an allergic reaction to the pollen and was covered head to toe with an itchy red rash, fortunately antihistamines kept it under control but I ended up holding a handkerchief over my mouth for about a week.

Here are some (maybe too many?) pics, all done with the EM1 Mark 2, 50-200SWD (some with the EC14 teleconverter). The first part of the trip with had pretty good light, but the last week was rainy and at best flat, low light.

Comments welcome!
BOB




Giraffes of course






Impala Male






Flower under the baobab tree






Kick in the head!






Elephant bath



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Mar 03, 2017 at 01:34 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Botswana Safari 2017


More images




Bat eared fox






Zebras at the watering hole






Spooked by a sound






Leopard hanging around






Closer shot




Mar 03, 2017 at 01:38 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Botswana Safari 2017


And more images




Sunset behind baboons






Serval at night






The kings at rest






Wild dog alpha






Elephant on the move




Mar 03, 2017 at 01:41 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Botswana Safari 2017


Lovely shots Bob...the zebra getting kicked in the head is pretty awesome....sorry to hear about your allergic reaction and now you know to avoid that time of year.
Eric



Mar 03, 2017 at 01:43 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Botswana Safari 2017


Terrific set, love that zebra kicking. Very well done.


Mar 03, 2017 at 01:48 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Botswana Safari 2017


Great batch of shots! Nice variety of animals. The bat-eared fox is a nice pose and composition, and the eye contact portrait of the leopard in a tree is something everyone wants. Of the zebra shots I particularly like the closer shot of them watering. I am sure you have more so I look forward to seeing your next posting.

You posted a second batch after I sent my comment. The second batch is really impressive! Wonderful shots of the lions and wild dog. You got a shot of a serval, congratulations!

Dave



Mar 03, 2017 at 01:54 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Botswana Safari 2017


Thanks for the comments, Dave the serval was special for me as well!


Mar 03, 2017 at 02:05 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Botswana Safari 2017


Eyelaser, Louie, thanks for the comments! Eyelaser, do you live in Africa or just visit frequently?


Mar 03, 2017 at 05:10 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Botswana Safari 2017


Excelent set Bob. I hope you are feeling better

Morris



Mar 03, 2017 at 06:08 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Botswana Safari 2017


nice lookin set Bob


Mar 03, 2017 at 06:52 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Botswana Safari 2017


Thanks Kmunroe and Morris! I am recovered now, thanks for asking.


Mar 03, 2017 at 07:38 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Botswana Safari 2017


Very well done Bob ~ Ron


Mar 03, 2017 at 09:47 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Botswana Safari 2017


Great stuff. It's a whole different experience in the rainy season. Nxai Pan has always been a favourite destination for me, and so has Kwara as well as the other Kwando Camps.
Don



Mar 04, 2017 at 12:19 AM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Botswana Safari 2017


Nice images, makes me want to go back to Africa.

M.G



Mar 04, 2017 at 12:59 AM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Botswana Safari 2017


Yes, Africa is addictive! We've gone six times and meet people who have gone over 25+!


Mar 04, 2017 at 03:57 PM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Botswana Safari 2017


Bobg657 wrote:
Eyelaser, Louie, thanks for the comments! Eyelaser, do you live in Africa or just visit frequently?


No, I live in NJ...but need a safari fix every now and then...and just like drugs, the fixes seem to need to come more often.
Eric



Mar 04, 2017 at 05:50 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Botswana Safari 2017


I resemble that!


Mar 04, 2017 at 05:53 PM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Botswana Safari 2017


Great shots!!


Mar 05, 2017 at 12:23 AM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Botswana Safari 2017


Thanks Thao!


Mar 05, 2017 at 05:18 PM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Botswana Safari 2017


Sorry for the toll it took on you Bob but you came away with some really wonderful images! Great variety of subjects and settings and just really intriguing for me all the way around.

Thanks for posting.

--Kim



Mar 06, 2017 at 06:39 AM
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