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Old 16 June 2017, 09:10 AM   #1
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Just back from the safari in Africa.

one of the best and inspiring moments,Sunrise in Amboseli.
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Old 16 June 2017, 09:40 AM   #2
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Beautiful picture. I bet you had a great time. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 16 June 2017, 09:47 AM   #3
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Beautiful photo!

I spent the night there once at the Serena Hotel and it was simply magical.
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Old 16 June 2017, 09:49 AM   #4
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Beautiful photo Herbert. Let's see some more.
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Old 16 June 2017, 10:10 AM   #5
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Wow. Incredible.

More please.
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Old 16 June 2017, 10:47 AM   #6
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Incredible photo Herbert
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Old 16 June 2017, 10:52 AM   #7
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I visited Africa a couple times many years ago. Awsome experience!
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Old 16 June 2017, 11:38 AM   #8
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Very beautiful pic! We would love to see a few more.


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Old 16 June 2017, 11:47 AM   #9
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Old 16 June 2017, 11:49 AM   #10
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Love to be on Safari! Being in the bush with animals in their natural environment is the best.

More pictures please.
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Old 16 June 2017, 12:47 PM   #11
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Awesome pic !!!
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Old 16 June 2017, 12:54 PM   #12
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Old 16 June 2017, 01:24 PM   #13
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Beautiful. Bigger than all of us.

More pics when you can.
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Old 16 June 2017, 10:20 PM   #14
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Old 17 June 2017, 01:48 AM   #15
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Old 17 June 2017, 02:25 AM   #16
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Amazing!
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Old 17 June 2017, 03:34 AM   #17
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Wow... give us more details of this experience!


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Old 17 June 2017, 03:47 AM   #18
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Thats amazing, i dont usually get taken back by photos by this one is just perfect
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Old 17 June 2017, 04:19 AM   #19
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Here is some more

I have 978 more. Shall I post them?LOL
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Old 17 June 2017, 04:27 AM   #20
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I have 978 more. Shall I post them?LOL
If they're like these, then yes. Magnificent!
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Old 17 June 2017, 05:18 AM   #22
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Wow! Really terrific pics! What did you use the get such great images?


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Old 17 June 2017, 05:37 AM   #23
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Amazing photos!
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Old 17 June 2017, 01:10 PM   #24
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Nikon D 5500 with a Tamron 150-600 lens. However all the animals save a few were within 3-5 feet. Some right next to the Land Cruiser.
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Old 17 June 2017, 02:02 PM   #25
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Old 17 June 2017, 02:29 PM   #26
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Nikon D 5500 with a Tamron 150-600 lens. However all the animals save a few were within 3-5 feet. Some right next to the Land Cruiser.

Thanks for that info. The pic of the female lion growling made me think you had to be far away!


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Old 17 June 2017, 09:00 PM   #27
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Very nice pictures, unbelievable people shoot and poach these animals
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Old 17 June 2017, 10:53 PM   #29
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Thx for sharing.
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