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WillemK

Post subject: Let the photos tell the story: Mokala Sept 2012

Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 5:03 pm

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I've just posted another trip report on my blog re: a visit to Mokala National National Park in Sept 2012.

http://willemkruger.wordpress.com/2012/ ... mber-2012/

Here are just a few of the photos posted in that trip report:

Scrub hare:

Roan antelope:

Bath time:

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WillemK

Post subject: Re: Let the photos tell the story: Mokala Sept 2012

Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 5:06 pm

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And another few photos:

Old buffalo:

A shower scene from Anthony Perkins' movie "Psycho":

Kudu duplicate

Enjoy it.

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WillemK

Post subject: Re: Let the photos tell the story: Mokala Sept 2012

Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 5:18 pm

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O, I forgot one other photo:

Afican spoonbill

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granjan

Post subject: Re: Let the photos tell the story: Mokala Sept 2012

Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 6:11 pm

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Beautiful pictures. :thumbs_up:

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Pumbaa

Post subject: Re: Let the photos tell the story: Mokala Sept 2012

Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 5:16 pm

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Awesome pictures, Willem,

especially the scrub hare and the roan are magnificent :mrgreen:

Hopefully there is more to come soon :popcorn:

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Meandering Mouse

Post subject: Re: Let the photos tell the story: Mokala Sept 2012

Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 5:18 pm

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Div

Post subject: Re: Let the photos tell the story: Mokala Sept 2012

Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 5:26 pm

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Mandinga

Post subject: Re: Let the photos tell the story: Mokala Sept 2012

Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 11:57 am

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Willem, your pictures are worth watching over and over.
Incredible sharpness.
I wil have my eyes peeled for more.

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Trrp-trrrrrrrr

Post subject: Re: Let the photos tell the story: Mokala Sept 2012

Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 3:16 pm

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Willem your :cam:

are stunning they are absolutely magical :clap:

the scrub hare's ears look so transparent

Need more please :popcorn:

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okie

Post subject: Re: Let the photos tell the story: Mokala Sept 2012

Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 5:39 pm

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Wow

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Heksie

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Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 5:50 pm

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Beautiful kiekies WillemK :clap:

I love the scrubhare and buff especially :thumbs_up:

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Lionspoon

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Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2012 11:03 am

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Splendid photography once again, Willem! :clap:

That roan shot is particularly stunning. :thumbs_up:

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hilda

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Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2012 1:19 pm

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Awesome pictures WillemK! I've read your blog as well. I especially love the pictures of the Roan and the Hare! Awesome! :clap:

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Rooies

Post subject: Re: Let the photos tell the story: Mokala Sept 2012

Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2012 2:27 pm

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Splendid stuff Willem :thumbs_up:

It is true coffee table book pics. It must have taken you ages to get the perfect shot.

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WillemK

Post subject: Re: Let the photos tell the story: Mokala Sept 2012

Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 12:26 pm

Joined: Sun Mar 13, 2011 11:30 am
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Location: Bloemfontein (RSA)

Thanks for all the comments and reading my trip report.

@Rooies - yes, one needs to have lots of patience (and time) when it comes to bird photography
@hilda - glad you've enjoyed my blog. More to come on the same blog
@Lionspoon, Heksie, okie, granjan, Div, Meandering Mouse - thanks for comments
@Trrp-trrrrrrrr, Pumbaa - more to come on my blog
@Mandinga - thanks, I am working hard to improve my skills and keep my shots sharp.

Next up this month is a trip to Giant Castle and the Masai Mara. Keep your eye on my blog.

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