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p.1 #1Kenya....it didn't disappoint
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Part 2...there's still so much to go through but here's another bit of what we saw. Hope you enjoy...if you want to see some other stuff including some videos go to Instagram and see me there, same EYELASER. Videos are easier to post and view there.
Hope everyone is enjoying their summer and not frying in oppressive heat or being choked by wildfire smoke.
Eric
1 Sunset cheetah
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-hKKXSbK/0/c033b4b7/X3/NZ8_1405cheetahblacksunsetlr-X3.jpg
2 Flying after sunset
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-Zr8CfRN/0/b49ce493/X3/NZ8_2017flyingcheetah-X3.jpg
3 Unlikely dinner partners (at some point I'll post the video if you haven't seen it on my instagram, maybe take a look...same eyelaser)
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-PcfbQN4/0/5191b3a9/X3/A1A08874sidebysidelr-X3.jpg
4 Something caught its attention
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-25W6Z9W/0/5885d93e/X3/NZ8_3901lookingupleopardlr-X3.jpg
5 Strike a pose
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-QMt79ck/0/a9daed21/X3/NZ8_4561leopardBlr-X3.jpg
6 Run run run run...I get around
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-T6x9BdL/0/c48d1b98/X3/NZ8_5369leopardontherunlr-X3.jpg
7 Coming out of the bush
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-nm9FKzm/0/e53aa175/X3/A1A09820leopardliplickinglr-X3.jpg
8 Prelude to a kiss?
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-XB2JSRM/0/72d87af4/X3/A1A05827mouthtomouthlr-X3.jpg
9 A little disharmony with the honeymooners
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-jmSbvZ9/0/7edf0b7a/X3/A1A05845lionspatlr-X3.jpg
10 Blood is thicker than water
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-s5md9pB/0/9404a0f2/X3/NZ8_6354bloodbrotherslr-X3.jpg
11Trunk show...yes, it was that close and got closer
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-RXrdp24/0/136e9278/X3/A1A08078elelr-X3.jpg
12 Surprise...its a bird....martial eagle (and no, no flash used just a fortunate canopy)
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-kvw62tm/0/bc4fe3cd/X3/NZ8_6265martialeaglelr-X3.jpg
13 Slightly wrong position unfortunately but hey, it's a martial eagle with prey!
14 I've seen the silhoutto of an eagle....martial eagle, martial eagle
15 What the heck...another bird? Verreaux's eagle owl
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-gR9X2kZ/0/b5c29742/X3/NZ8_5149verreauxeagleowllr-X3.jpg
16 Cubbies!
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-WFVwKnz/0/a5c2c1f9/X3/NZ8_7387lioncubslr-X3.jpg
17 So small...they are still nursing
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-tr2S2CB/0/700cdf1c/X3/NZ8_6899lioncublowdownlr-X3.jpg
18 Meal time for the cubs (nsfw in
)https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-NfmkvXx/0/a1853d70/X3/NZ8_6715nursingcublr-X3.jpg
19 Three referees walked into a bar
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-X2hSnLr/0/25df402a/X3/NZ8_9526threezebrasdrinkinglr-X3.jpg
20 Giza in a tree...the scotia trees are very small and do not give great photo op...this is the best of the bunch as she was leaving after finishing a meal...we saw her within 10 minutes of arriving....literally dropped our bags and got into a vehicle and voila!
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-VZHp5Wg/0/b368729f/X3/A1A00923-Edit-X3.jpg
21Giza the great!
22 She attracts photographers like flies
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-wZJd2nw/0/063068b8/X3/NZ8_0786gizalr-X3.jpg
23 Take out (I blew the ascent but someone else may just have gotten it...you know who you are
)https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-V5d6rKR/0/859e6842/X3/A1A01268gizawithleftoverslr-X3.jpg
24 Leftovers
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-tQ5nTLG/0/8251e088/X3/A1A01301gizawithcarcasslr-X3.jpg
25 Hope you're not tired of her yet...more to come
https://photos.smugmug.com/Masai-Mara-2023/i-pRJdBP5/0/456f1c5c/X3/A1A02040gizalr-X3.jpg
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Aug 06, 2023 at 09:42 AM
p.1 #2Kenya....it didn't disappoint
What a great set, you never disappoint!
Bob
Bob
Aug 06, 2023 at 09:49 AM
p.1 #3Kenya....it didn't disappoint
17, 19, 22 are my picks from this superb set Eric. Voting
Morris
Morris
Aug 06, 2023 at 10:26 AM
p.1 #4Kenya....it didn't disappoint
Eric,
That is quite a set, nicely done, someday
Chris S
That is quite a set, nicely done, someday
Chris S
Aug 06, 2023 at 10:33 AM
p.1 #5Kenya....it didn't disappoint
What a jaw dropping set of images, incredible!!
Aug 06, 2023 at 10:59 AM
p.1 #6Kenya....it didn't disappoint
That's a lifetime worth of opportunities in one post. Incredible images !
Gary
Gary
Aug 06, 2023 at 12:15 PM
p.1 #7Kenya....it didn't disappoint
Fabulous set, Eric!
You started with a great location and added to it with fantastic moments of action / sense of place. All are very compelling images that drew me in with awe and intrigue.
TFS
Kim
You started with a great location and added to it with fantastic moments of action / sense of place. All are very compelling images that drew me in with awe and intrigue.
TFS
Kim
Aug 06, 2023 at 01:58 PM
p.1 #8Kenya....it didn't disappoint
Bobg657 wrote:
What a great set, you never disappoint!
Bob
I think he beat me to the truth! Eric I honestly feel the same ! Quality work !
John
What a great set, you never disappoint!
Bob
I think he beat me to the truth! Eric I honestly feel the same ! Quality work !
John
Aug 06, 2023 at 03:31 PM
p.1 #9Kenya....it didn't disappoint
Simply unbelievable set of images. I'm truly blown away.
Aug 06, 2023 at 09:11 PM
p.1 #10Kenya....it didn't disappoint
Fantastic set of photos! What an amazing trip!
Margaret
Margaret
Aug 06, 2023 at 10:54 PM
p.1 #11Kenya....it didn't disappoint
Great set of images!
The black leopard is a beautiful animal.
Dave
The black leopard is a beautiful animal.
Dave
Aug 06, 2023 at 11:58 PM
p.1 #12Kenya....it didn't disappoint
Not bad, not mediocre, just freakin' out of this world incredible 
You and your cat encounters give me goosebumps buddy
The entire series here is just stunning, YGMV because that is a whole lot easier than telling you how sweet each image is
Karl
You and your cat encounters give me goosebumps buddy
The entire series here is just stunning, YGMV because that is a whole lot easier than telling you how sweet each image is
Karl
Aug 07, 2023 at 08:31 AM
p.1 #13Kenya....it didn't disappoint
Great set, black leopard is outstanding!
Aug 07, 2023 at 12:28 PM
p.1 #14Kenya....it didn't disappoint
Wowzers! Too many fantastic shots to pick a favorite but #21 of Giza is simply gorgeous. What a special treat to have captured images of such a special cat.
Dave
Dave
Aug 07, 2023 at 01:15 PM
p.1 #15Kenya....it didn't disappoint
Holy Catz! and wowwwzers!
Fantastic set of images but that black cat is incredile!!!
Fantastic set of images but that black cat is incredile!!!
Aug 07, 2023 at 05:46 PM
p.1 #16Kenya....it didn't disappoint
Bobg657 wrote:
What a great set, you never disappoint!
Bob
Thank you Bob...helps to have great subjects!
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morris wrote:
17, 19, 22 are my picks from this superb set Eric. Voting
Morris
Thanks for your pix picks my friend
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csinseattle wrote:
Eric,
That is quite a set, nicely done, someday
Chris S
Thank you Chris....Africa is waiting....
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louie champan wrote:
What a jaw dropping set of images, incredible!!
Much appreciated Louie
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sum1sgrampa wrote:
That's a lifetime worth of opportunities in one post. Incredible images !
Gary
We got very fortunate on this trip....a great combination of location and guides
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wonderer wrote:
Fabulous set, Eric!
You started with a great location and added to it with fantastic moments of action / sense of place. All are very compelling images that drew me in with awe and intrigue.
TFS
Kim
Kim, thank you so much for your kind words
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johnohio wrote:
BobI think he beat me to the truth! Eric I honestly feel the same ! Quality work !
John
Thanks John....I am so enjoying your posts...everyone has been top shelf!
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gmccroskery wrote:
Simply unbelievable set of images. I'm truly blown away.
Many, many thanks
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mspencer1 wrote:
Fantastic set of photos! What an amazing trip!
Margaret
Thanks Margaret...it was fabulous especially with great friend, fabulous guides and animals
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dclark wrote:
Great set of images!
The black leopard is a beautiful animal.
Dave
Indeed it is!
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Karl Witt wrote:
Not bad, not mediocre, just freakin' out of this world incredible
You and your cat encounters give me goosebumps buddy
The entire series here is just stunning, YGMV because that is a whole lot easier than telling you how sweet each image is
Karl
You are much too kind my friend....you have always been so supportive and was instrumental in my development as a photographer
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dallvr wrote:
Great set, black leopard is outstanding!
Thanks so much...she is quite the cat!
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lighthound wrote:
Wowzers! Too many fantastic shots to pick a favorite but #21 of Giza is simply gorgeous. What a special treat to have captured images of such a special cat.
Dave
Thanks Dave...yes, she is my all time favorite and I feel so fortunate to have been able to capture her photographically
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LuckyStrike88 wrote:
Holy Catz! and wowwwzers!
Fantastic set of images but that black cat is incredile!!!
Thanks, and yes, she is incredible....I want to go back but not gonna happen anytime soon.
Eric
What a great set, you never disappoint!
Bob
Thank you Bob...helps to have great subjects!
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morris wrote:
17, 19, 22 are my picks from this superb set Eric. Voting
Morris
Thanks for your pix picks my friend
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csinseattle wrote:
Eric,
That is quite a set, nicely done, someday
Chris S
Thank you Chris....Africa is waiting....
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louie champan wrote:
What a jaw dropping set of images, incredible!!
Much appreciated Louie
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sum1sgrampa wrote:
That's a lifetime worth of opportunities in one post. Incredible images !
Gary
We got very fortunate on this trip....a great combination of location and guides
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wonderer wrote:
Fabulous set, Eric!
You started with a great location and added to it with fantastic moments of action / sense of place. All are very compelling images that drew me in with awe and intrigue.
TFS
Kim
Kim, thank you so much for your kind words
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johnohio wrote:
Bobg657 wrote
What a great set, you never disappoint!Bob
John
Thanks John....I am so enjoying your posts...everyone has been top shelf!
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gmccroskery wrote:
Simply unbelievable set of images. I'm truly blown away.
Many, many thanks
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mspencer1 wrote:
Fantastic set of photos! What an amazing trip!
Margaret
Thanks Margaret...it was fabulous especially with great friend, fabulous guides and animals
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dclark wrote:
Great set of images!
The black leopard is a beautiful animal.
Dave
Indeed it is!
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Karl Witt wrote:
Not bad, not mediocre, just freakin' out of this world incredible
You and your cat encounters give me goosebumps buddy
The entire series here is just stunning, YGMV because that is a whole lot easier than telling you how sweet each image is
Karl
You are much too kind my friend....you have always been so supportive and was instrumental in my development as a photographer
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dallvr wrote:
Great set, black leopard is outstanding!
Thanks so much...she is quite the cat!
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lighthound wrote:
Wowzers! Too many fantastic shots to pick a favorite but #21 of Giza is simply gorgeous. What a special treat to have captured images of such a special cat.
Dave
Thanks Dave...yes, she is my all time favorite and I feel so fortunate to have been able to capture her photographically
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LuckyStrike88 wrote:
Holy Catz! and wowwwzers!
Fantastic set of images but that black cat is incredile!!!
Thanks, and yes, she is incredible....I want to go back but not gonna happen anytime soon.
Eric
Aug 08, 2023 at 10:04 AM
p.1 #18Kenya....it didn't disappoint
hnilsson wrote:
Stunning. Each and every one. YGMV.
Thank you my friend
Eric
Stunning. Each and every one. YGMV.
Thank you my friend
Eric
Aug 10, 2023 at 02:49 PM
p.1 #19Kenya....it didn't disappoint
and your pics didn't disappoint either. However my clear favorite pics are of Giza. YGMV
Aug 10, 2023 at 08:42 PM
p.1 #20Kenya....it didn't disappoint
kdacharya wrote:
and your pics didn't disappoint either. However my clear favorite pics are of Giza. YGMV
Thanks KD…appreciate the support and can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to!
Eric
and your pics didn't disappoint either. However my clear favorite pics are of Giza. YGMV
Thanks KD…appreciate the support and can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to!
Eric
Aug 11, 2023 at 07:23 AM