Kenya ... Giraffes ... Giraffes ... & more Giraffes ...
Mar 12, 2020 11:15:05 #
I've always had a thing for Giraffes ... they are so different than any other animal in my opinion ... they are long & gangly yet they are graceful. All the parts are stretched & elongated, yet they seem to come together in a majestic fashion. So as I start to think about my final few planned posts of my trip to Africa last month, Giraffes have to figure in there.
These were all taken at El Pejeta Conservancy which is located a little over 4 hour drive North of Nairobi, Kenya. It is a large & pristine preserve that has an amazing collection of wildlife. Our guide was awesome & always presented us with great shots of animals I had only previously dreamed of seeing. It was amazing that we would "stumble" upon such a variety of wildlife ... around every corner ... that they were not afraid of the Landcruisers, so if they were near a road, we could get close-ups. For the record, the guides were not allowed to go off road ... they could lose their guide's license, which means the animals were all free to roam where they wished.
FYI, I went with RetiredCPO (Keith) who I believe is also going to post some awesome shots of Giraffes as well.
So without further ado ... here are more Giraffes ... & I'm choosing not to comment on each individual photo but rather I'm hoping you'll just enjoy the beauty of these creatures.
All were shot with a Canon 5dIV ... the 1st, 6th & 7th shots were with an EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM while all the rest were shot with an EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM & all but the last of those was using a 1.4x extender.
These were all taken at El Pejeta Conservancy which is located a little over 4 hour drive North of Nairobi, Kenya. It is a large & pristine preserve that has an amazing collection of wildlife. Our guide was awesome & always presented us with great shots of animals I had only previously dreamed of seeing. It was amazing that we would "stumble" upon such a variety of wildlife ... around every corner ... that they were not afraid of the Landcruisers, so if they were near a road, we could get close-ups. For the record, the guides were not allowed to go off road ... they could lose their guide's license, which means the animals were all free to roam where they wished.
FYI, I went with RetiredCPO (Keith) who I believe is also going to post some awesome shots of Giraffes as well.
So without further ado ... here are more Giraffes ... & I'm choosing not to comment on each individual photo but rather I'm hoping you'll just enjoy the beauty of these creatures.
All were shot with a Canon 5dIV ... the 1st, 6th & 7th shots were with an EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM while all the rest were shot with an EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM & all but the last of those was using a 1.4x extender.
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Mar 12, 2020 11:29:03 #
Beautiful shots! The colors are so vivid. I like the zebra and giraffe together.
Mar 12, 2020 11:32:34 #
Richard1947 wrote:
Some really great shots
Thanks Richard ... appreciate the visit & comment.
Mar 12, 2020 11:33:45 #
NMGal wrote:
Great series. Particularly like number 6.
Thanks a lot. A fellow who mentored me in photography when I retired, called them "god rays" ... & they are fun to capture, but to be honest, I struggle with them often. This time, I got lucky. Thanks for the visit & positive feedback. I appreciate it.
Mar 12, 2020 11:34:57 #
Photolady2014 wrote:
Beautiful shots! The colors are so vivid. I like the zebra and giraffe together.
Thank you Beth ... I suppose it sounds a little fake, because so many of the photos I brought back are favorites ... but that one surely figures into the mix. Appreciate your visit & positive feedback. Hope the weather breaks for you on your trip.
Mar 12, 2020 11:48:56 #
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Mar 12, 2020 16:12:53 #
kpmac wrote:
Beautiful exposures. And all are nicely composed and sharp. Great job.
Thank you ... I appreciate the positive feedback. Frank
Mar 12, 2020 19:18:27 #
Well, Frank, I am going to stick my neck out and say that this is an excellent set!
Mar 12, 2020 19:51:57 #
UTMike wrote:
Well, Frank, I am going to stick my neck out and say that this is an excellent set!
Thank you Mike ... I think that comes under the heading of if I take enough shots, I might just get a couple that are good ones!!!!! ;)
On a serious note ... I really do appreciate your comments as always. Have to admit, that I was disappointed that you & Keith didn't get into it over the post of our roughing it tents!!!!!
Mar 12, 2020 23:06:52 #
Mar 12, 2020 23:43:53 #
fbeaston wrote:
Thank you Mike ... I think that comes under the heading of if I take enough shots, I might just get a couple that are good ones!!!!! ;)
On a serious note ... I really do appreciate your comments as always. Have to admit, that I was disappointed that you & Keith didn't get into it over the post of our roughing it tents!!!!!
On a serious note ... I really do appreciate your comments as always. Have to admit, that I was disappointed that you & Keith didn't get into it over the post of our roughing it tents!!!!!
You have not reviewed our posts. Keith served notice that revenge is best served cold. I am on borrowed time.
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