The start of a new day on the plains of the Masai Mara – Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya. Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm. ISO 800. f4.8 @ 1/1500 sec. Lexar Media. © Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari with Mara Plains Camp
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First Drink…
A one hour old African Elephant calf discovers the life-giving nourishment of water for the first time in his very short life – Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe. Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm. ISO 800. f4 @ 1/500 sec. Lexar Media. © Dana Allenwww.photosafari-africa.net With Little Makololo Camp
Black and White…
A Black and White Colobus (Colobus guereza or Mantled Guereza as it is sometimes referred to) and her young offspring enjoy the fruits from the season of plenty. Arusha National Park, Tanzania. Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm. ISO 560. f4 @ 1/1000 sec. Lexar Media. © Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari
Clash of the Titans…
Two bull elephants battle for breeding rights along the Luvuvhu River in Kruger National Park. Nikon D4. Nikon 200-400mm. ISO 800. f4 @ 1/2000 sec. Lexar Media. © Dana Allenwww.photosafari-africa.net www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari
Something to Sing About……
The Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) has been making somewhat of a comeback since it was banned from being hunted in 1966. Over 90% of it’s population had been hunted out and it is only in the past few years that its numbers have increased to an estimated global population of 80,000. Now that is something […]
Under the Sea…
A couple of Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops aduncus) playfully approach and investigate me off the coast of Rocktail Bay, South Africa. Maputaland Marine Reserve, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa. Nikon D3s. Nikon 28-300 mm. ISO 800. f8 @ 1/500 sec. Lexar Media. © Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari with Rocktail Beach Camp
Flight of Freedom…
Some years ago, I used to think that an African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) would make a great pet… that is until I actually saw where they came from. Their roots lie deep within the lush rainforest and that is where they truly deserve to be. As these amazing and colourful birds effortlessly winged their […]
All In…
In spite of their natural aversion to water, the lions of the Okavango must quickly learn to adapt to their flooded environment. Okavango Delta, Botswana. Nikon D3s. Nikon 200-400 mm. ISO 800. f 6.7 @ 1/2000sec. Lexar Media. © Dana Allen with Mombo Camp and Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris