Early bird catches the worm....

[sheldonc]

....or much more on our 1st full day on safari

It was 5:30 wake up call & in the jeep not much after 6 - even if you are only half awake you soon wake up when you see the stunning wildlife in it's natural habitat

i have many better than this but for some reason I like it



no idea what this bird is



but I know a hippo when I see one



don't know what this is either but it's 1 of my favourite images of my trip



I hope you like them - more to follow in due course unless you all get bored with them

[Bernzfotos]

Never get board with shots like this Sheldon - wish I could be there with you. Keep them coming. Cheers, Bernz

[sheldonc]

not sure you'd want to be with me now I'm home & sorting through 2,500 images!

thanks for the kind comment

[jakethepig]

Wow Sheldon. You said your wish didn't come true. Now I know that it did. These are stuning images and I agree with the first one, it is a very natural shot. It's is so nice to see the animals in the wild and you did a great job with all of them. Thanks for sharing them with us buddy.

Dave.

[audrey-g]

nice shots
seems like you were having fun watching all those animals

[beachcomber]

More outstanding pictures Sheldon, although I'm drawn to the first one and the alertness of the monkeys. You've captured great colour an tone, pin sharp focus and perfect DoF, well done mate

beach

[sheldonc]

Originally Posted by audrey-g

nice shots
seems like you were having fun watching all those animals

certainly was - bit worried that some of them didn't enjoy watching me!

Originally Posted by beachcomber

More outstanding pictures Sheldon, although I'm drawn to the first one and the alertness of the monkeys. You've captured great colour an tone, pin sharp focus and perfect DoF, well done mate

beach

funny how after the event it's the images which aren't just of the subject but of it in it's surroundings that seem the most appealing - a lesson learned - you need the environment too

Originally Posted by jakethepig

Wow Sheldon. You said your wish didn't come true. Now I know that it did. These are stuning images and I agree with the first one, it is a very natural shot. It's is so nice to see the animals in the wild and you did a great job with all of them. Thanks for sharing them with us buddy.

Dave.

Thanks Dave - it certainly beats seeing them in the zoo - we were amazed how we could watch an elephant for hours (pics to follow) and then be equally hooked by the same thing the next day

Thanks to everyone for looking

[Silverz]

Excelent wildlife images, where abouts were they taken?

[Hayward Taylor]

Hi Sheldon - great selections ... it must be great to be out in the open like that .. the wildlife as your next door neighbors .. oh I can just imagine .. great photos

[mikez53]

Very thrilling capturing wildlife in its natural habitat - These are great shots.