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marc

marc

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Have recently returned from the Serengeti and couldn't think of a better way of getting back in the saddle and doing what I love after suffering a bad retinal detachment in my left eye.
Fortunately I still had my viewfinder eye to see the splendor & beauty of the Serengeti during a particular heavy rainy season.

Here are a few of my favorites, hope you enjoy them.

Lamai storm King
The Lamai pride male poses to the backdrop of an amazing storm front
Lamai Wedge, Northern Serengeti- TZ.

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z70-200 f/2.8
1/800s
f/6.3
ISO500@ 96mm.

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Let it rain, let it rain!

Often the best time for a Cheetah to hunt is right in the middle of a downpour. Most game will turn their backs against the wind ＆ rain, and all approaching sounds are deafened. Here this adult male Cheetah called "Mpaka" was in luck and was soon to be feasting on a sub adult Warthog.
Northern Serengeti- TZ.

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z400TC f/2.8
1/100s
f/4
ISO110@560mm.

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Young Black Rhino bull
Standing proud against the beautiful vista that is the African savanna.
Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z70-200 f/2.8
1/1000s
f/5.6
ISO400@ 200mm.

Z9A_3297BPN.jpg
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Looking into the New Year
I'm a bit late........but wishing everyone all the very best for a bright and happy 2024!
Lamai Wedge, Northern Serengeti- TZ.

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z400TC f/2.8
1/1600s
f/4
-0.3EV
ISO560@ 560mm.


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Leopardess sunset
A new leopardess has taken over a territory in this part of Northern Serengeti bringing with her a daughter of around 15 mths.
Here Moma poses on a kopje (rock) to the backdrop of another glorious Serengeti sunset.

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z400TC f/2.8
1/320s
f/2.8
ISO2000

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Cheers
Marc
 
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marc said:
Have recently returned from the Serengeti and couldn't think of a better way of getting back in the saddle and doing what I love after suffering a bad retinal detachment in my left eye.
Fortunately I still had my viewfinder eye to see the splendor & beauty of the Serengeti during a particular heavy rainy season.

Here are a few of my favorites, hope you enjoy them.

Lamai storm King
The Lamai pride male poses to the backdrop of an amazing storm front
Lamai Wedge, Northern Serengeti- TZ.

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z70-200 f/2.8
1/800s
f/6.3
ISO500@ 96mm.

View attachment 79267





Let it rain, let it rain!

Often the best time for a Cheetah to hunt is right in the middle of a downpour. Most game will turn their backs against the wind ＆ rain, and all approaching sounds are deafened. Here this adult male Cheetah called "Mpaka" was in luck and was soon to be feasting on a sub adult Warthog.
Northern Serengeti- TZ.

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z400TC f/2.8
1/100s
f/4
ISO110@560mm.

View attachment 79268





Young Black Rhino bull
Standing proud against the beautiful vista that is the African savanna.
Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z70-200 f/2.8
1/1000s
f/5.6
ISO400@ 200mm.

View attachment 79269





Looking into the New Year
I'm a bit late........but wishing everyone all the very best for a bright and happy 2024!
Lamai Wedge, Northern Serengeti- TZ.

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z400TC f/2.8
1/1600s
f/4
-0.3EV
ISO560@ 560mm.


View attachment 79266





Leopardess sunset
A new leopardess has taken over a territory in this part of Northern Serengeti bringing with her a daughter of around 15 mths.
Here Moma poses on a kopje (rock) to the backdrop of another glorious Serengeti sunset.

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z400TC f/2.8
1/320s
f/2.8
ISO2000

View attachment 79302

Cheers
Marc
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Beautiful set Marc👍👍👍. I hope things work out with your eye.
 
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marc said:
Have recently returned from the Serengeti and couldn't think of a better way of getting back in the saddle and doing what I love after suffering a bad retinal detachment in my left eye.
Fortunately I still had my viewfinder eye to see the splendor & beauty of the Serengeti during a particular heavy rainy season.

Here are a few of my favorites, hope you enjoy them.

Lamai storm King
The Lamai pride male poses to the backdrop of an amazing storm front
Lamai Wedge, Northern Serengeti- TZ.

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z70-200 f/2.8
1/800s
f/6.3
ISO500@ 96mm.

View attachment 79267





Let it rain, let it rain!

Often the best time for a Cheetah to hunt is right in the middle of a downpour. Most game will turn their backs against the wind ＆ rain, and all approaching sounds are deafened. Here this adult male Cheetah called "Mpaka" was in luck and was soon to be feasting on a sub adult Warthog.
Northern Serengeti- TZ.

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z400TC f/2.8
1/100s
f/4
ISO110@560mm.

View attachment 79268





Young Black Rhino bull
Standing proud against the beautiful vista that is the African savanna.
Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z70-200 f/2.8
1/1000s
f/5.6
ISO400@ 200mm.

View attachment 79269





Looking into the New Year
I'm a bit late........but wishing everyone all the very best for a bright and happy 2024!
Lamai Wedge, Northern Serengeti- TZ.

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z400TC f/2.8
1/1600s
f/4
-0.3EV
ISO560@ 560mm.


View attachment 79266





Leopardess sunset
A new leopardess has taken over a territory in this part of Northern Serengeti bringing with her a daughter of around 15 mths.
Here Moma poses on a kopje (rock) to the backdrop of another glorious Serengeti sunset.

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z400TC f/2.8
1/320s
f/2.8
ISO2000

View attachment 79302

Cheers
Marc
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Beautiful set Marc👍👍👍. I hope things work out with your eye
 
Member's gallery
marc said:
Have recently returned from the Serengeti and couldn't think of a better way of getting back in the saddle and doing what I love after suffering a bad retinal detachment in my left eye.
Fortunately I still had my viewfinder eye to see the splendor & beauty of the Serengeti during a particular heavy rainy season.

Here are a few of my favorites, hope you enjoy them.

Lamai storm King
The Lamai pride male poses to the backdrop of an amazing storm front
Lamai Wedge, Northern Serengeti- TZ.

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z70-200 f/2.8
1/800s
f/6.3
ISO500@ 96mm.

View attachment 79267





Let it rain, let it rain!

Often the best time for a Cheetah to hunt is right in the middle of a downpour. Most game will turn their backs against the wind ＆ rain, and all approaching sounds are deafened. Here this adult male Cheetah called "Mpaka" was in luck and was soon to be feasting on a sub adult Warthog.
Northern Serengeti- TZ.

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z400TC f/2.8
1/100s
f/4
ISO110@560mm.

View attachment 79268





Young Black Rhino bull
Standing proud against the beautiful vista that is the African savanna.
Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z70-200 f/2.8
1/1000s
f/5.6
ISO400@ 200mm.

View attachment 79269





Looking into the New Year
I'm a bit late........but wishing everyone all the very best for a bright and happy 2024!
Lamai Wedge, Northern Serengeti- TZ.

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z400TC f/2.8
1/1600s
f/4
-0.3EV
ISO560@ 560mm.


View attachment 79266





Leopardess sunset
A new leopardess has taken over a territory in this part of Northern Serengeti bringing with her a daughter of around 15 mths.
Here Moma poses on a kopje (rock) to the backdrop of another glorious Serengeti sunset.

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z400TC f/2.8
1/320s
f/2.8
ISO2000

View attachment 79302

Cheers
Marc
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Marc, all are exceptional! Hard for me to pick a favorite.
 
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marc said:
Have recently returned from the Serengeti and couldn't think of a better way of getting back in the saddle and doing what I love after suffering a bad retinal detachment in my left eye.
Fortunately I still had my viewfinder eye to see the splendor & beauty of the Serengeti during a particular heavy rainy season.

Here are a few of my favorites, hope you enjoy them.

Lamai storm King
The Lamai pride male poses to the backdrop of an amazing storm front
Lamai Wedge, Northern Serengeti- TZ.

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z70-200 f/2.8
1/800s
f/6.3
ISO500@ 96mm.

View attachment 79267





Let it rain, let it rain!

Often the best time for a Cheetah to hunt is right in the middle of a downpour. Most game will turn their backs against the wind ＆ rain, and all approaching sounds are deafened. Here this adult male Cheetah called "Mpaka" was in luck and was soon to be feasting on a sub adult Warthog.
Northern Serengeti- TZ.

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z400TC f/2.8
1/100s
f/4
ISO110@560mm.

View attachment 79268





Young Black Rhino bull
Standing proud against the beautiful vista that is the African savanna.
Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z70-200 f/2.8
1/1000s
f/5.6
ISO400@ 200mm.

View attachment 79269





Looking into the New Year
I'm a bit late........but wishing everyone all the very best for a bright and happy 2024!
Lamai Wedge, Northern Serengeti- TZ.

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z400TC f/2.8
1/1600s
f/4
-0.3EV
ISO560@ 560mm.


View attachment 79266





Leopardess sunset
A new leopardess has taken over a territory in this part of Northern Serengeti bringing with her a daughter of around 15 mths.
Here Moma poses on a kopje (rock) to the backdrop of another glorious Serengeti sunset.

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z400TC f/2.8
1/320s
f/2.8
ISO2000

View attachment 79302

Cheers
Marc
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Beautiful photos! I'm so sorry to hear about your detached retina. I know how serious that can be, and therefore, hope that you were able to get it treated quickly.
 
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marc said:
Have recently returned from the Serengeti and couldn't think of a better way of getting back in the saddle and doing what I love after suffering a bad retinal detachment in my left eye.
Fortunately I still had my viewfinder eye to see the splendor & beauty of the Serengeti during a particular heavy rainy season.

Here are a few of my favorites, hope you enjoy them.

Lamai storm King
The Lamai pride male poses to the backdrop of an amazing storm front
Lamai Wedge, Northern Serengeti- TZ.

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z70-200 f/2.8
1/800s
f/6.3
ISO500@ 96mm.

View attachment 79267





Let it rain, let it rain!

Often the best time for a Cheetah to hunt is right in the middle of a downpour. Most game will turn their backs against the wind ＆ rain, and all approaching sounds are deafened. Here this adult male Cheetah called "Mpaka" was in luck and was soon to be feasting on a sub adult Warthog.
Northern Serengeti- TZ.

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z400TC f/2.8
1/100s
f/4
ISO110@560mm.

View attachment 79268





Young Black Rhino bull
Standing proud against the beautiful vista that is the African savanna.
Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z70-200 f/2.8
1/1000s
f/5.6
ISO400@ 200mm.

View attachment 79269





Looking into the New Year
I'm a bit late........but wishing everyone all the very best for a bright and happy 2024!
Lamai Wedge, Northern Serengeti- TZ.

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z400TC f/2.8
1/1600s
f/4
-0.3EV
ISO560@ 560mm.


View attachment 79266





Leopardess sunset
A new leopardess has taken over a territory in this part of Northern Serengeti bringing with her a daughter of around 15 mths.
Here Moma poses on a kopje (rock) to the backdrop of another glorious Serengeti sunset.

Nikon Z9
Nikkor Z400TC f/2.8
1/320s
f/2.8
ISO2000

View attachment 79302

Cheers
Marc
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Stellar as always Marc - hope your eye recovers rapidly
 
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Ralph said:
Beautiful set Marc👍👍👍. I hope things work out with your eye.
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Many thanks Ralph
Have just had my final operation on my return and the eyesight in my left eye is almost back to what it was before the detachment, the full repair time can take up to 12 months,
so it's been a huge relief! (y)
 
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marc said:
Many thanks Ralph
Have just had my final operation on my return and the eyesight in my left eye is almost back to what it was before the detachment, the full repair time can take up to 12 months,
so it's been a huge relief! (y)
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Excellent. My brother-in -law had something similar and it took some time to heal.
 
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