Big 5
Oct 14, 2022 12:38:43 #
I recently returned from a trip to South Africa where we took a 3 day wildlife safari in a private game reserve contiguous to Kruger National Park in the northeast of the country. Here is a sample of the so-called Big 5 animals. I'm not a wildlife photographer so for this trip I rented a Nikon 100-400 S lens paired with my Z7 body and the lens did a good job in most instances. For birds and some of the more reticent animals additional reach are needed, I'd guess that a 200-600mm lens would provide the necessary reach. Focusing with the Z7 was not what you might expect from a high end camera. If I were to do it over I would rent a more appropriate body as well as a long lens. In any case I was pleasantly surprised by how much could be seen in a few days. I hope you enjoy.
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Oct 14, 2022 12:58:15 #
Wonderful set of fantastic images! Just WOW! Can't wait to see more!!
Thanks so much for sharing these.
Rob
Thanks so much for sharing these.
Rob
Oct 14, 2022 15:53:29 #
Walkabout08 wrote:
I recently returned from a trip to South Africa wh... (show quote)
Superlative captures resulting in fantastic animal portraits 🎈🏆🎈🏆🎈
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Had a family friend who collected the Big Five in the 1930s. He had trophies in his study. I like yours much better
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Curmudgeon wrote:
Had a family friend who collected the Big Five in the 1930s. He had trophies in his study. I like yours much better
Thanks Crumudgeon!
Oct 15, 2022 09:00:19 #
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