tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post8653992578195813389..comments2024-03-19T07:32:12.659-04:00Comments on A Breath of Fresh Air: Closer to wild, a shared adventure. . . . . . . . . . Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-37280384350560138762017-02-22T20:41:29.889-05:002017-02-22T20:41:29.889-05:00You really do take wonderful photos! My husband an...You really do take wonderful photos! My husband and I sat down together and looked at your photos of Africa. He even went online and looked at the camera you mentioned. WOW! You are GOOD! Hugs, Diane~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-5048360627371898452017-02-19T22:31:57.075-05:002017-02-19T22:31:57.075-05:00Your photos are spectacular. I have that little P...Your photos are spectacular. I have that little Power Shot I carry in my purse all the time. It does really do a good job. But I must say part of the art is your eye and you do have a good eye for taking pictures. Thanks for all you share with us.Marilyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115440271615593122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-89230958238840913692017-02-19T22:13:38.787-05:002017-02-19T22:13:38.787-05:00Thank you for your comment, dear Mary, over on my ...Thank you for your comment, dear Mary, over on my blog, letting ,e know you did indeed read all my catch up responses. I really do try to take the time to write things worthy of the time and energy you yourself put into these marvelous posts. <br /><br />It's really bonkers jsut how many animals you saw in the wild! Wow. I think my favourite are the giraffes so statuesque on the horizon and the crazy warthog (is is?) close up.<br /><br />Well, if I ever go on a safari one day, I will of course be re-reading your post for who to contact! As it is, as noted already, my oldest son, my namesake, heads off to Botswana with the PEace Corps for his first time so that is exciting and great for him. Only 1 in 6 people who apply get in so I'm relly proud of him adn he is very much like me--a people person and already works a lot with the international students on campus so is well prepared. Maybe, jsut maybe, somehow in the next 2 years we coudl go see him and then I can be the one to post pics of such beasts and you leave th ecomments. :) Wishing you well. I wonder where you next adventure will be! <br /><br />Oh!!! And guess what? I had the funniest dream with you and your grandchild, Cassie and her fam!! It was such a hoot. Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712046924863763290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-6205669947011374872017-02-19T11:00:04.803-05:002017-02-19T11:00:04.803-05:00I so hope you will get there some day Chel - with ...I so hope you will get there some day Chel - with your photography expertise I know your pix would be stunning. You do see plenty of humongous cameras/lenses when out in the safari vehicles - many set on noisy automatic shooting which is very annoying at times, and I often wonder how much better their pix can be! Mine are all taken with love and thoughts of not disturbing the animals, or the other people around me. I am very happy with all I managed to capture for my own memory and to share with my friends who have yet to visit Africa.<br />Mary -Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-3537697488900667322017-02-19T08:59:58.426-05:002017-02-19T08:59:58.426-05:00Mary, I would love to visit Kenya and capture the ...Mary, I would love to visit Kenya and capture the wildlife that you saw! The first photo of the cheetah watching for his prey is amazing!! Absolutely stunning!! Take care. Chel xsweetbriardreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03036932595395191529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-79276386713468158002017-02-17T09:58:05.813-05:002017-02-17T09:58:05.813-05:00Early mornings are really chilly Lorrie - you need...Early mornings are really chilly Lorrie - you need to bundle up when you head out on game drives before sun up. But the midday temps. can get really hot - fortunately we were comfortable and actually had a little rain on a couple of days in Kenya. Evenings cool off rapidly too once that glorious sunset is done - then the sounds of night begin. The Mara is a truly glorious place to see just about every African animal - I loved my time there.<br />Thanks for visiting here.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-82288233804597974762017-02-17T09:53:54.201-05:002017-02-17T09:53:54.201-05:00Yes, those perky little oxpecker birds are always ...Yes, those perky little oxpecker birds are always so busy doing what they do, and I'm sure the host animals are grateful!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-7016708575875883922017-02-17T09:52:34.436-05:002017-02-17T09:52:34.436-05:00Hope you do get there some day Lorree - it truly i...Hope you do get there some day Lorree - it truly is a wonderful change from our everyday lifestyle! Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-54471590960067653212017-02-17T09:51:18.719-05:002017-02-17T09:51:18.719-05:00Thank you Gina. It's not hard to end up with a...Thank you Gina. It's not hard to end up with a lot of wonderful photos from a safari - all the hours spent in the bush surrounded by the animals, usually well-behaved and oblivious to humans passing by, thankfully! Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-12172054663987437232017-02-17T09:48:52.891-05:002017-02-17T09:48:52.891-05:00. . . . . and as always, Africa was truly amazing!.... . . . . and as always, Africa was truly amazing! Thanks Penny.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-77387272782654004542017-02-17T09:47:59.377-05:002017-02-17T09:47:59.377-05:00You are sweet to say that Deb. I've never had ...You are sweet to say that Deb. I've never had any photo instruction but perhaps learned to 'see' with a creative eye thanks to working in the art/advertising field back in the day! Not up for a new career at this age, but do find great happiness getting out there and using my camera to record memories which I will enjoy when I can no longer go to such wild places.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-30845142579415814972017-02-17T09:41:40.557-05:002017-02-17T09:41:40.557-05:00I definitely feel the same and any stories that ar...I definitely feel the same and any stories that are published regarding killing these beautiful creatures always upset me SO much.<br /><br />Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-36616131148418511932017-02-17T00:29:28.188-05:002017-02-17T00:29:28.188-05:00The light in these photos is amazing. One can almo...The light in these photos is amazing. One can almost feel the direct heat of the sun at that latitude and altitude. Gorgeous textures of grass, fur, hair and sky. Thank you for sharing, Mary. Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-53553993433738125262017-02-17T00:17:09.856-05:002017-02-17T00:17:09.856-05:00Absolutely stunning - so many great captures. Lov...Absolutely stunning - so many great captures. Love the giraffes - and the birds on the backs of such large animals. Glorious wonderful photos.JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12621061028973446378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-51108418841851658302017-02-16T16:12:55.765-05:002017-02-16T16:12:55.765-05:00I really enjoyed looking at the photos. I don'...I really enjoyed looking at the photos. I don't know whether I'll ever make it to Africa, but your photos make me dream.Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520908604580765632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-59029514199064152842017-02-16T15:21:06.417-05:002017-02-16T15:21:06.417-05:00Dear Mary, Absolutely fabulous. The first Cheetah ...Dear Mary, Absolutely fabulous. The first Cheetah shot is sensational and then the three Giraffes, stunning. And then there are all the others. Each one a masterpiece. Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-3957025912964835402017-02-16T13:57:45.237-05:002017-02-16T13:57:45.237-05:00You got some amazing photos on your trip Mary.
Hug...You got some amazing photos on your trip Mary.<br />Hugs,<br />PennyPenny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-26125060537103340922017-02-16T11:30:58.370-05:002017-02-16T11:30:58.370-05:00Stunning photos, Mary. Really...you should work fo...Stunning photos, Mary. Really...you should work for National Geographic.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06817710263282488135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310317081887553860.post-47121299214613691062017-02-16T11:06:01.188-05:002017-02-16T11:06:01.188-05:00Oh Mary, it's the closest I'll ever get to...Oh Mary, it's the closest I'll ever get to Africa. I hope those beautiful beasts will be left in our grandchildren's lifetime.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.com