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ChillAloha wrote:
#7 is very nice - really artistic.

Multo thanks! That's one of my favorite shots from the whole trip!

Susan

Dec 02, 2007 at 02:13 AM

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AGeoJO wrote:
Great images, Susan! I am planning of visiting the Mara River in Feb. next year

and hope to witness similar wildebeest crossing the river as well as a part of their migration.
Joshua

thank you Joshua - good luck, and I will look forward to some great images!!!
Susan

Dec 02, 2007 at 02:14 AM

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p.2 #3 · Tanzania: wildebeest crossing the Mara (7)

mabidally wrote:
Beautiful shots Susan. I really like No 1 with the slick mud. Captures the desperation and danger these anilamls go thru. No 7 is amazing, and many congrats to Gero too for the marvelous B&W conversion.This is nature at its wildest extreme.

I had the luck of witnessing one of these crossings in 2006 and it is an unforgetable event. Must try to fish out the archive of my old post on FM.

Thanks Mohammed - and yes, it's a pretty amazing spectacle, isn't it??!! We sat taking pictures for 30 minutes as hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of animals crossed the river, all hoping to be safe and all but one making the crossing safely. I was just amazed at our luck - I never imagined that we would witness a crossing at that time of year!!!! Would love to see your pics from 2006.
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Dec 02, 2007 at 02:16 AM

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p.2 #4 · Tanzania: wildebeest crossing the Mara (7)

My congratulations to Gero for helping you draw out that monochrome shot of the wildebeest, it's a precious photo with a ton of character.

As for the Mara River crossing, I recently watched a video of that crossing that intrigued me immensely because it demonstrated how the "herd" force becomes a protection for the animals who cross, simply because the crocks cannot process the craziness of the herd crossing, whereas with the single animals that rush ahead usually end up being the next crock meal because the "herd" dynamic is non-existent.

Must have been a real pleasure watching the actual event in real time. Great stuff, as usual, Sue.

Dec 02, 2007 at 02:21 AM

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p.2 #5 · Tanzania: wildebeest crossing the Mara (7)

My oh my. Wow! You know we see this on TV, Susan---but I would imagine to see it in person would be a memory of a lifetime.
Your images are super--I think #3 is simply amazing--should be an award winner somewhere!

Dec 02, 2007 at 02:57 AM

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p.2 #6 · Tanzania: wildebeest crossing the Mara (7)

Ditto what herderdog said...these are awesome. Lucky you to get to go on these wonderful trips! I'll bet you have tons of stories as well as photos.

Dec 02, 2007 at 03:07 AM

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p.2 #7 · Tanzania: wildebeest crossing the Mara (7)

Stunning shots, Susan. Great to see these animals so close up that you can see their muscle structure and just how tough a trip it is for them. I am so glad you had your 500 available to really capitalize on this scene. The last shot is a real stunner. Can't wait for the next series.

Dec 02, 2007 at 03:32 AM

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p.2 #8 · Tanzania: wildebeest crossing the Mara (7)

Awesome... #4 is my favorite. I love the composition and the clamoring drama of the exit from the crossing. Very nice.

Dec 02, 2007 at 03:40 AM

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p.2 #9 · Tanzania: wildebeest crossing the Mara (7)

Wow, these are fantastic takes, and thanks for sharing
Bruce

Dec 02, 2007 at 06:57 PM

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p.2 #10 · Tanzania: wildebeest crossing the Mara (7)

Wow Sue, I'm moved by your incredible images and narrative, life is so precarious and the plight of these animals tugs my heartstrings.

Dec 02, 2007 at 08:28 PM

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p.2 #11 · Tanzania: wildebeest crossing the Mara (7)

Beautiful shots, Susan. You've really captured the all the drama involved in the crossing. The first and last are my favorites. Thanks for sharing,
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Dec 03, 2007 at 02:33 AM

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p.2 #12 · Tanzania: wildebeest crossing the Mara (7)

Great shots Sue. I like them all but the B&W with dust takes it for me.

Brian

Dec 03, 2007 at 03:47 AM

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p.2 #13 · Tanzania: wildebeest crossing the Mara (7)

A rear posting in the forum. Needless to say the capturing is excellent. Thanks for sharing your experience and excitement.

Jude

Dec 03, 2007 at 11:34 AM

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Claude wrote:
Wow, what a great experience you had! Very impressive captures, especially the 500L closeups. The b/w is a wall hanger

Claude

Many thanks Claude!! Gero is taking full credit for that one.

Susan

Dec 04, 2007 at 02:39 AM

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p.2 #15 · Tanzania: wildebeest crossing the Mara (7)

RT v Genugten wrote:
Beautiful scenery with a stunning B&W conversion!
Just the regular things of the wildebeasts on a regular day.... Amazing!

Thanks so very much - and you're right - every day is like this for the beests...
Susan

Dec 04, 2007 at 02:41 AM

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Doug Bentlage wrote:
Another amazing and powerful series Susan! Favorites are 1, 6 and 7, thank you for sharing this experience.
Doug

Thanks, Doug, especially for your picks - be well!
Susan

Dec 04, 2007 at 02:41 AM

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p.2 #17 · Tanzania: wildebeest crossing the Mara (7)

camerapapi wrote:
Absolutely beautiful shots and very well done. I like the b&w conversion.
I find them all spectacular.
William Rodriguez
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Thank you William!!!! (As does Gero, I'm sure!!! And let me clarify - he was crucial - but I *did* add some of my own changes -- but.... Gero was key!)
Susan

Dec 04, 2007 at 02:42 AM

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p.2 #18 · Tanzania: wildebeest crossing the Mara (7)

seann robinson wrote:
i wanna go to africa!!!! thanks for the inspiration.

Go go go go go. Nothing more to say!
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Dec 04, 2007 at 02:43 AM

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p.2 #19 · Tanzania: wildebeest crossing the Mara (7)

David Pennell wrote:
What was your lens choice for #1 ? I like them all but the B+W conversion is my favorite. Thanks for sharing.

All but #2 were with a 500mm lens that was handheld but braced against my knees (sitting on the bank). Thanks!
Susan

Dec 04, 2007 at 02:43 AM

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p.2 #20 · Tanzania: wildebeest crossing the Mara (7)

Chris Willis wrote:
Susan, those are great. I am really hoping that we will catch a crossing, either at the Grumeti River or the Mara River, when we go to Tanzania in July '09. I hope we get as lucky as you did, and these pictures are splendid illustrations of the brutal obstacles the wildebeests and zebra face multiple times per year as they cycle between the Mara and the Serengeti.
Chris
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Thanks Chris - sorry out paths won't cross this coming June, that would have been fun!
Susan

Dec 04, 2007 at 02:44 AM

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