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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Botswana


Congratulations to mitesh for winning Feature Thread of the Week with 10 votes - View Previous Winners


Just returned from a 3-week camping safari in Botswana with fellow FMer @kdacharya and a couple others. I would like to thank KD for inviting me on this trip and for the incredibly meticulous planning that made the trip so enjoyable and rewarding. If you ever get a chance to shoot with KD, don't think twice – just do it! He's a thorough gentleman, an endless source of humor, and as we all know, a fantastic photographer.

We spent about 19 days camping in various parks and wildlife areas. For those who can tolerate basic, yet comfortable, accommodation, camping offers an intimacy that a lodge cannot. Sleeping under the stars, sharing the wilderness with the animals, hearing their calls throughout the night, and possibly spotting a visiting lion in your camp (!) are just a few reasons why.

Here are a few images that I picked out from the thousands I shot.

** Image 10 features predation and may not be suitable for all viewers **


All shot with Sony a1 + 200-600 or 70-200. Enjoy!






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Aug 04, 2024 at 09:23 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Botswana


Great collection of memories, I hope you also got some around the campfire!
Douglas



Aug 04, 2024 at 09:37 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Botswana


Terrific collection of images!
They are not the "usual" safari images. Very well composed and interesting.
You seem to have been close to big cats while they were eating. Somewhat surprising.
Thanks for posting these images.

Dave



Aug 04, 2024 at 10:23 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Botswana


Wow!... Mitesh, you got some amazing light on your trip. It's been over a decade since I was last in Africa, and your photos have brought me back to those trips. The mix of wildlife landscapes and intimate portraits make this a lovely set to view...

I look forward to seeing more as you work your way through the photos you've taken.

bruce



Aug 04, 2024 at 10:48 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Botswana


Just amazing photography Mitesh!! I love the "cats" and especially the elephants and cub!
Truly outstanding photography and I don't need Natl Geo! This is far better!

My "brother" KD sure presents a fine journey!!!!!
Dan



Aug 04, 2024 at 02:18 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Botswana


Incredibly well curated set of images Mitesh! Not a loser in the bunch. You have an eye for story telling which makes each shot very enjoyable as well.
Eric



Aug 04, 2024 at 02:53 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Botswana


Stunning images, stunning series Mitesh


Aug 04, 2024 at 03:45 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Botswana


Amazing stuff. That first shot is a stunner !
Gary



Aug 04, 2024 at 03:47 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Botswana


Sounds like a dream experience ! Your images are stunning ! I can't wait to see more as you go through them. Thanks for taking us along through your images.

John



Aug 04, 2024 at 05:44 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Botswana


Just a little too darn good all of them I just sold my camera


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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Botswana


WOW!!! Just WOW!!!


Aug 04, 2024 at 07:57 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Botswana


Wonderful light, wonderful compositions, wonderful images! YGMV for sure!

Bob



Aug 04, 2024 at 10:21 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Botswana


Just wow, Mitesh. Such artistic and technical talent yet so humble. It was really nice and fun going to Botswana with you. thanks for the kind words. I am sure we will have many more trips together.
Cannot wait to see more of these treasures. Voted for sure.



Aug 05, 2024 at 01:41 AM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Botswana


Lovely-lovely photos. Thanks for sharing



Aug 05, 2024 at 08:24 AM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Botswana


Fantastic set of photos! The first one is stunning!

Margaret



Aug 05, 2024 at 09:45 AM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Botswana


Pretty good, pretty pretty good 😏
Eric



Aug 05, 2024 at 11:15 AM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Botswana


Fantastic set Mitesh!
Congrats on a very apparent successful trip. Love your environmentals and hope to see more from this trip.
KD must be fun to be around cause I couldn't keep you away from work for more than a couple hours let alone 13 days. Well, plus he put you onto some awesome critters.

Dave



Aug 05, 2024 at 02:50 PM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Botswana


Wow! Great series!!
Jon



Aug 05, 2024 at 03:01 PM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Botswana


What an outstanding set Mitesh!!! Gorgeous work.

Birdie



Aug 05, 2024 at 07:45 PM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Botswana


douter wrote:
Great collection of memories, I hope you also got some around the campfire!
Douglas


Thank you, Douglas, and yes, we did take some shots around the campfire to remember the great times we had together.
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dclark wrote:
Terrific collection of images!
They are not the "usual" safari images. Very well composed and interesting.
You seem to have been close to big cats while they were eating. Somewhat surprising.
Thanks for posting these images.

Dave


Thanks, Dave! I'm glad I was able to add a little twist to the usual safari images. We were fortunate to have been early to a number of the sightings, thus giving us the ability to position our vehicle for the best perspective.
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OwlsEyes wrote:
Wow!... Mitesh, you got some amazing light on your trip. It's been over a decade since I was last in Africa, and your photos have brought me back to those trips. The mix of wildlife landscapes and intimate portraits make this a lovely set to view...

I look forward to seeing more as you work your way through the photos you've taken.

bruce


Thanks very much, Bruce! Africa is a wildlife photographer's paradise and there are so many compositions to be seen and photographed. Hope you're able to return soon!
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Danpbphoto wrote:
Just amazing photography Mitesh!! I love the "cats" and especially the elephants and cub!
Truly outstanding photography and I don't need Natl Geo! This is far better!

My "brother" KD sure presents a fine journey!!!!!
Dan


Thanks as always for your kind words, Dan! KD definitely put together the trip of a lifetime, and all the credit goes to him for getting us where we needed to be at the right time.
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Erictator wrote:
Incredibly well curated set of images Mitesh! Not a loser in the bunch. You have an eye for story telling which makes each shot very enjoyable as well.
Eric


I appreciate the compliment, Eric! I enjoy the challenge of figuring out the best composition for a given scene, especially one that includes just the right amount of environment to give the viewer a sense of place and a story without being cluttered.
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Ted ellis wrote:
Stunning images, stunning series Mitesh


Thank you very much, Ted!
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sum1sgrampa wrote:
Amazing stuff. That first shot is a stunner !
Gary


Thanks, Gary, that one is my personal favorite from the entire trip!
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johnohio wrote:
Sounds like a dream experience ! Your images are stunning ! I can't wait to see more as you go through them. Thanks for taking us along through your images.

John


Many thanks, John, and yes, it was a dream experience! I am fortunate to have had as many sightings as we did, and for being able to photograph them!
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jwear2424 wrote:
Just a little too darn good all of them I just sold my camera


😂😂😂, thank you!
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Dragonfire wrote:
WOW!!! Just WOW!!!


Thanks, Frank, glad you enjoyed them!
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Bobg657 wrote:
Wonderful light, wonderful compositions, wonderful images! YGMV for sure!

Bob


Much appreciated, Bob! Sometimes everything comes together and all you have to do is press the button!
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kdacharya wrote:
Just wow, Mitesh. Such artistic and technical talent yet so humble. It was really nice and fun going to Botswana with you. thanks for the kind words. I am sure we will have many more trips together.
Cannot wait to see more of these treasures. Voted for sure.


KD, you're the best! I can't wait to see your images from the trip!
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runakid wrote:
Lovely-lovely photos. Thanks for sharing


Thank you!
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mspencer1 wrote:
Fantastic set of photos! The first one is stunning!

Margaret


Thank you, Margaret! Credit for that image goes to our guide who knew where to be at first light!
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eyelaser wrote:
Pretty good, pretty pretty good 😏
Eric


Everything you said turned out to be true 😂
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lighthound wrote:
Fantastic set Mitesh!
Congrats on a very apparent successful trip. Love your environmentals and hope to see more from this trip.
KD must be fun to be around cause I couldn't keep you away from work for more than a couple hours let alone 13 days. Well, plus he put you onto some awesome critters.

Dave


Thanks, Dave, and we need to meet up for another shoot sometime soon! Although, I guess bears in your yard are hard to beat!
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JAM11 wrote:
Wow! Great series!!
Jon


Thanks, Jon!
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birdied wrote:
What an outstanding set Mitesh!!! Gorgeous work.

Birdie


Thank you so very much, Birdie!



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