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African Safari from Kenya July,2019
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Sep 10, 2019 16:43:50   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
Great tour! Thanks for taking us.

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Sep 10, 2019 17:19:59   #
RodeoMan Loc: St Joseph, Missouri
 
Great photographs. For a first time posting you sure started off with a set that will be difficult to beat. Did you take any photographs of the people you were with, the vehicles you rode in when you were among the animals, your lodgings and the places you dined, general shots the people of the country you visited and the environment in which they lived. I think many of us would like to see any of your other images. I know I would.

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Sep 10, 2019 21:21:06   #
raymondh Loc: Walker, MI
 
A marvelous experience well captured!

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Sep 10, 2019 21:52:50   #
David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA
 
Outstanding set! I'm leaving for Kenya exactly a week from today for 13 days. I hope to get some good photos. I'm 81 and somewhat limited in movement, but I'll do all that I can.

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Sep 10, 2019 23:14:22   #
philo Loc: philo, ca
 
David in Dallas wrote:
Outstanding set! I'm leaving for Kenya exactly a week from today for 13 days. I hope to get some good photos. I'm 81 and somewhat limited in movement, but I'll do all that I can.


I'm over 80 and have been to Africa. I don't think you will have a major problem. While in the bush you will be sitting down and you should be able to brace yourself. I would suggest you increase your shutter by a couple of stops and shoot mainly while the van is stopped.

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Sep 11, 2019 01:00:55   #
David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA
 
philo wrote:
I'm over 80 and have been to Africa. I don't think you will have a major problem. While in the bush you will be sitting down and you should be able to brace yourself. I would suggest you increase your shutter by a couple of stops and shoot mainly while the van is stopped.
Thank you for your fine suggestions.

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Sep 11, 2019 07:48:27   #
Moondoggie Loc: Southern California
 
Terrific pictures, Africa is simply amazing with all the animals. I was there two years ago. Thanks for sharing

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Sep 12, 2019 08:52:08   #
Tazzy Loc: Tampa area
 
Terrific shots, love the giraffe

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Sep 13, 2019 00:41:46   #
Ed Greding Loc: Texas
 
Just beautiful. I'm so glad you were able to go! --- Ed

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Sep 13, 2019 15:23:36   #
drbart Loc: New York, NY
 
PixelStan77 wrote:
You did outstanding with those images and technique.
What are you going to do for your 75th drbart?


Thank you so much! Much appreciate you telling me. At 75, I’ll probably still be learning how to use Lightroom! Lol

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Sep 13, 2019 15:25:12   #
drbart Loc: New York, NY
 
Tazzy wrote:
Terrific shots, love the giraffe


Thank you so much!

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Sep 13, 2019 15:36:33   #
greymule Loc: Colorado
 
drbart wrote:
Been a long term wish to go on an African Safari & finally went for my 70th birthday! Went to Kenya this past July, and stayed in the endless plains of the Masai Mara.
The attached photo’s were taken by me from the Land Cruiser using my Fujifilm X-T2 and their Fujinon Lens XF 100-400mm 1:4.5 - 5.6. All photo’s were hand held while sitting.
At that time The Great Migration of Wildebeests need to cross the Mara River.


Awesome. Trying to set one up in Botswana for next September. $$$-Yikes! What length lens did you find to be the most useful? Which ones did you take with?

Rick

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Sep 13, 2019 15:53:50   #
drbart Loc: New York, NY
 
RodeoMan wrote:
Great photographs. For a first time posting you sure started off with a set that will be difficult to beat. Did you take any photographs of the people you were with, the vehicles you rode in when you were among the animals, your lodgings and the places you dined, general shots the people of the country you visited and the environment in which they lived. I think many of us would like to see any of your other images. I know I would.


Thank you very much!
I have a photograph of our Land Cruiser with our guide & driver, but taken of me with them. Also of one of the tents we stayed in & impressive for a “tent”, but taken by my wife with her iPhone . We visited a Massi Warrior Village and learned about their culture by the Chief’s son; which is quite interesting! I have a photo of him & myself and other photo’s of their self-made huts & cabin’s. These also taken by my wife along with some of the men & woman dancing.
There are photo’s taken in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya where the international airport is.
I am limited in what I can do due to neuro balance problem and my ability to walk using a cane or walker.
I limited the photo’s posted to only those shoot by myself. I do appreciate your interest in my trip and the photo’s taken. Thank you again.

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Sep 13, 2019 16:03:36   #
drbart Loc: New York, NY
 
greymule wrote:
Awesome. Trying to set one up in Botswana for next September. $$$-Yikes! What length lens did you find to be the most useful? Which ones did you take with?

Rick


Hi Rick, definitely expensive and there is no bank or ATM machine out in those great plains. Whatever camp or camps you will stay in there is a policy of tipping to those that help. So cash is needed.
Weight restrictions exist so the lens you take is limited. I used my 100mm - 400 zoom lens 95% of the time and at the 300 - 400 range. You will need a 300mm or longer lens. If Fujifilm made a prime 300mm I would want that. But their zoom is great! Enjoy !!

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Sep 13, 2019 16:05:54   #
drbart Loc: New York, NY
 
RodeoMan wrote:
Great photographs. For a first time posting you sure started off with a set that will be difficult to beat. Did you take any photographs of the people you were with, the vehicles you rode in when you were among the animals, your lodgings and the places you dined, general shots the people of the country you visited and the environment in which they lived. I think many of us would like to see any of your other images. I know I would.

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