Topic: Portrait of a Red-backed
Bearded Saki (_chiropotes chiropotes_), a South American monkey species.
Technical data: Canon R6 MII with RF lens f4-6.3/24-240mm | ISO 8000 | 1/2000sec | f6.3 | ev+1 | 240mm | WB 6500K | AV mode
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After 12 years away, I had an amazing trip to Nashville, Tennessee, my ‘old hometown’ in the USA. I enjoyed reconnecting with many old friends and making some new ones. I stayed with my dearest friends, spent a lot of time at the Nashville Zoo, attended my very first high school graduation ceremony, and went to many graduation parties.
Thank you to everyone who made this trip possible. I will publish a detailed trip report on my blog in a few days, and I will be back at work at Thanda on 24 May.
I hope to be back soon — hopefully in less than another 12 years 😊
I am glad that the audience enjoyed my talk last night at Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, Tennessee, USA. The collage shows the packed lecture room and a few of the animal pictures I took during this stay in Nashville. After almost two weeks, I will return to South Africa next week. I had a great time being back in the USA after leaving fourteen years ago.
After 12 years away, very good friends of mine have brought me back to Nashville, Tennessee, USA, as a surprise guest for the graduation of five of their youngsters. I was not allowed to say anything until yesterday’s pre-graduation party, which was fantastic.
That means I can now post again as usual 😊.
And for all my friends in Nashville: I am giving a talk about my 14 YEARS LIVING ON A GAME RESERVE on Thursday, 14 May, at 12 pm at the HCA Healthcare Veterinary Center at the Nashville Zoo. Anyone interested is welcome to attend.
More pictures from my travel will follow soon …
Hello my friends and followers,
From today, I will be taking two weeks off from the internet, and social media. I will be back with my regular posts soon.
Topic: Truly a Dugga Boy – a common nickname for an old Cape Buffalo bull, in retirement and separated from his herd.
Technical data: Canon R6 with RF lens f11/800mm | ISO 6400 | 1/500sec | ev+0 | WB 6500K | AV Mode
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These are a few of my favorite pictures I have taken in April on Thanda Safari, on Pakamisa Private Game Reserve, and in Umhlanga!
What a wonderful world!
Topic: This young male Lion thought he can just walk up to the Impalas for breakfast. But a second after I took this picture the two Impalas disappeared 😊
Technical data: Canon R6 MII with RF lens f4-6.3/24-240mm | ISO 800 | 1/500sec | f6.7 | ev+0 | 200mm | WB 6500K | AV Mode
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Topic: Lion cub in a tree!
Technical data: Canon R6 MII with EF lens f4-5.6/70-300mm | ISO 200 | 1/500sec | f5.6 | ev+0 | 300mm | WB 6500K | AV Mode
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With good weather, a bit of luck, and good tracking skills!
A picture collage from
the last weekend with four very enjoyable game drives.
My guest were very pleased, and so were Bheki and I!
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