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October 9, 2016

2016-10-09: Holiday Photos

Every month the photo club I belong to has a photo topic of the month, as well as being able to submit a further 5 photos for review and discussion. Since all I have captured since I returned home are a few grainy images of one of the local deer (and lots of my dog) I thought I would share them here as well. I am hoping to get back into the swing of things with my “What I’ve seen this week” Sunday post very soon.

Until then, I hope you enjoy some images of Uganda and Kenya.

dsc_9372-edit — This image stirs up so much for me. I can almost smell the fever trees and the acacia and the scent of the elephants, I can almost hear the rumbles, the crunch of branches and chewing of leaves, I can almost feel the warm of the sunlight. Working on these images takes me right back and gives me a mini mental holiday 🙂

dsc_0137-edit — Three young male lions had taken down a wildebeest in the night, and shortly before I shot this, all three were still picking away at the carcass. There were a half dozen jackals hanging around, trying to figure out how to safely get close enough to grab a morsel or two. This one only took another step before turning away.

dsc_9851-edit — Witnessing a river crossing involves a lot of waiting, and then a lot of chaos in a short period of time. I’m looking forward to sharing more about this experience!

dsc_4453-edit — Just like human babies, the mountain gorilla infants that I saw were incredibly curious, and explored their world by touching everything.

dsc_9570-edit — A lappet faced vulture lays claim to a wildebeest carcass that looks to be little more than some fur and bones.

p1010245-edit — The repeating lines of tea fields near the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda.

October 3, 2016

2016-10-03: Monochrome Monday

October 2, 2016

2016-10-02: Elephants

As everyone surely knows by now, elephants are my very favourite animal to spend time with and to photograph. My time in both Uganda and Kenya did not disappoint with elephant sightings. From seeing their footprints in the forest while tracking gorillas and chimpanzees in Uganda, having a large male outside my tent at my camp in Amboseli, or being surrounded by the largest herd I have ever see while in the Mara, I had a little bit of everything.

Here are a few images of my favourite animal. I hope you enjoy, and have a wonderful day.

20161002_elephants — A herd of elephants passing by our afternoon game drive in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda.

20161002_elephants-6 — A large herd of elephants passed through the Ol Kinyei conservancy, and we were lucky enough to spend about an hour with them one morning. This tree was a favourite for neck scratching as the group moved along.

20161002_elephants-5 — One of the family groups seen in Ol Kinyei Conservancy while staying at Porini Mara Camp.

20161002_elephants-4 — Every elephant is unique; this one in Amsoseli National Park had tusks that crossed at the tips. I had a lovely time being so close to such lovely, relaxed elephants.

20161002_elephants-3 — Granted not the greatest elephant picture ever, but such a lovely sundowner spot in the Selenkay conservancy while staying at Porini Amboseli camp. There was a raised viewing platform by the waterhole, where everyone staying at the camp gathered for drinks and snacks.

20161002_elephants-2 — This big guy could almost be called the camp elephant at Amboseli camp, as he stopped by pretty much every day to graze amongst the tents and visit the nearby waterhole. I took this standing by the door of my tent, he was amazingly close.

September 30, 2016

2016-09-30: Feel Good Friday

It’s almost the weekend again! Where does the time go? While I am busy working in the background on my new photos, here is a lovely elephant from my last trip to South Africa.

Happy Friday everyone!

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September 28, 2016

2016-09-28: Wordless Wednesday

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September 26, 2016October 4, 2020

2016-09-26: Monochrome Monday

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September 25, 2016

2016-09-25: What I've seen this week

I returned home Monday night from a fabulous trip to Uganda and Kenya. While I’ve been spending the week trying to get back into my normal routine, I have had some time to edit a few photo from the trip. There will be lots more of photos (and stories) over the coming weeks and months. Here’s a sneak peak of what’s to come.

Enjoy your Sunday 🙂

20160925_what-ive-seen-this-week-14 — I saw an abundance of birds during a boat cruise along the Kazinga channel in Uganda.

20160925_what-ive-seen-this-week-13 — A red-tailed monkey near my cabin in the Kibale Forest, Uganda.

20160925_what-ive-seen-this-week-12 — Young giraffes playing. Ol Kinyei Conservancy, Kenya.

20160925_what-ive-seen-this-week-11 — Young elephants playing in Amboseli National Park, Kenya.

20160925_what-ive-seen-this-week-10 — A gerenuk reaching for the choicest leaves. Selenkay Conservancy, Kenya.

20160925_what-ive-seen-this-week-9 — Wildebeest crossing the Mara River. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya.

20160925_what-ive-seen-this-week-8 — Male cheetah, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya.

20160925_what-ive-seen-this-week-7 — Wildebeest and gazelle silhouetted in the sunrise. Ol Kinyei Conservancy, Kenya.

20160925_what-ive-seen-this-week-6 — A young lion in the Selenkay Conservancy, Kenya.

20160925_what-ive-seen-this-week-5 — Toti the chimpanzee giving us the finger! Kibale Forest, Uganda.

20160925_what-ive-seen-this-week-4 — Ugandan Kob in the Ishasha region of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda.

20160925_what-ive-seen-this-week-2 — It looks like this L’hoest’s monkey wants to go on a game drive with us. Bwindi, Uganda.

20160925_what-ive-seen-this-week — A pair of juvenile gorillas playing in the trees. Buhoma region of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda.

20160925_what-ive-seen-this-week-3 — Gorillas grooming each other. Buhoma region of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda.

September 23, 2016

2016-09-23: Feel Good Friday

I returned earlier this week from an amazing holiday to Uganda and Kenya. I’ve barely had time to load all my photos and video into Lightroom, let alone start editing, but I wanted to post one photo, the main reason I booked the trip.

I will be sharing loads more photos, and lots of stories over the coming weeks and months. I met wonderful people, saw beautiful landscapes, and witnessed an abundance of wildlife.

Female Mountain Gorilla, a member of the Habinyanja family. Buhoma region of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda. September, 2016. 1/200sec, f5.6, ISO 6400

September 14, 2016

2016-09-14: Wordless Wednesday

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September 12, 2016October 4, 2020

2016-09-12: Monochrome Monday

Please note, I’m away for several weeks, so I have scheduled my regular Monday, Wednesday and Friday posts in advance. I will moderate and respond to any comments just as soon as I am able.

I am hoping to be taking loads of photos, so if you would like to follow along, please feel free to give my page a like on Facebook @jennifersawickyphotography and a follow over on Instagram at jensawicky.