Out of Africa continued

[Gate Keeper]

Here are some photos taken with the Nikon

The elephants fighting were part of a herd of 200 which passed us by one evening. The lioness next to the lion is having a rest in the grass. Not far away were several cubs which had feasted on a 'kill', a buffalo. I visited the site of the kill over a period of 48 hours after which all that remained were just the bones. I did take some photos of the kill but those are too gruesome to publish.

The Mara is beautiful but it's territory can be violent and dangerous even for predators.

[Rocket]

Nice shots Phil. I don't get that in our fields. How far away were you taking those?

[Gate Keeper]

Thanks Paul

The elephant shots varied from about 100 yards to half a mile and the lion photos were much less. We had parked beside a puddle of swamp water and was approached by a lioness who decided to check us out and to have some water. However the other lions were much further away, about half a mile. I did not want to disturb them so kept my distance.

[Leyland Worldmaster]

Originally Posted by Gate Keeper

Thanks Paul

The elephant shots varied from about 100 yards to half a mile and the lion photos were much less. We had parked beside a puddle of swamp water and was approached by a lioness who decided to check us out and to have some water. However the other lions were much further away, about half a mile. I did not want to disturb them so kept my distance.

Such beautiful cats! And nice elephants!

[Gate Keeper]

Originally Posted by leopard680

Such beautiful cats! And nice elephants!

Thanks Leopard You know how Leopards are normally elusive and hard to photograph. By pure chance I had the opportunity to track one or was it that I was being tracked, more on that when I found the photo

In the meantime here are a few more snaps

[FLYING BANANA]

Fantastic pictures. Much better to see the animals where they belong rather than in a zoo or wildlife park. Keep up the good phtography. See you in September.

[Gate Keeper]

We camp out in the bush with a good view of Mt. Kilimanjaro close to the River Sand and about a mile from a closed border post with Tanzania. We have a good relationship with the rangers who live at the post. They keep an eye on us at night and on the tents during the day whilst we are out. In return we take them food and medicines. We cook over a camp fire and bath in the river. No 5 star comforts hehehe

[Fusilier]

Originally Posted by Gate Keeper

Thanks Paul

The elephant shots varied from about 100 yards to half a mile and the lion photos were much less. We had parked beside a puddle of swamp water and was approached by a lioness who decided to check us out and to have some water. However the other lions were much further away, about half a mile. I did not want to disturb them so kept my distance.

Phil

have they been drinking at the Lion Inn

Stu

[Gate Keeper]

Originally Posted by Fusilier

Phil

have they been drinking at the Lion Inn

Stu

Now that Stu would be a sight for sore eyes