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Travelogues => Travel Diaries => Topic started by: elsa hoffmann on October 21, 2016, 18:00:14

Title: And don't you dare laugh!
Post by: elsa hoffmann on October 21, 2016, 18:00:14
The first video of my visit to a game reserve with Mark Wallace from AdoramaTv and CreativeLive
And please don't laugh as I look like a dork. Ask Bjørn - I am not a dork. Truly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiQR5Vt9anY
Title: Re: And don't you dare laugh!
Post by: Mike G on October 21, 2016, 18:26:47
Elsa , you are not a dork but he is, especially for his American pronunciation of the Nikon name. You definitely look embarrassed though!
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Post by: Jakov Minić on October 21, 2016, 18:56:58
Elsa, you are so sexy, darling :)
Nylon rhymes with Nykon  ::)

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Post by: Anthony on October 21, 2016, 20:20:18
Mark's red t-shirt is a no-no!  Muted colours for safari, please.

And blue (e.g. jeans) attracts tsetse flies, maybe not a problem in SA.
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Post by: elsa hoffmann on October 22, 2016, 14:49:55
All I can say is - it could have been worse :)
thanks for looking guys
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Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on October 22, 2016, 15:05:39
I can confirm Elsa is NOT a dork.

I can confirm Elsa is NOT a dork.

I can confirm Elsa is not a dork.



There. Triple confirmation. The matter is settled.

Elsa is in fact a very nice person and fun to travel together with.
Title: Re: And don't you dare laugh!
Post by: elsa hoffmann on October 22, 2016, 16:33:11
I can confirm Elsa is NOT a dork.

I can confirm Elsa is NOT a dork.

I can confirm Elsa is not a dork.



There. Triple confirmation. The matter is settled.

Elsa is in fact a very nice person and fun to travel together with.

I knew I could depend on you :)
Title: Re: And don't you dare laugh!
Post by: Akira on October 22, 2016, 16:34:07
Elsa, you have a beautiful voice!  Am looking forward to watch the next episode!
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Post by: elsa hoffmann on October 22, 2016, 16:35:59
Elsa, you have a beautiful voice!  Am looking forward to watch the next episode!
wow Thanks Akira - I dont like listening to myself - by you are welcome to haha
oh come on - come visit the lions yourself :)
omg you should have seen this guy - I thought he was going to soil his pants when the lioness mock-charged him..
I couldnt stop laughing and I dont think he thought it was funny  - but then I do know what to expect
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Post by: armando_m on October 22, 2016, 19:16:00
I did laugh when Mark kept insisting on the tripod and you told him that animal move and handheld is easier ...
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Post by: elsa hoffmann on October 22, 2016, 19:41:45
ya these kids thinking you can use a prime and a tripod in the field  ;D
One must understand - he had NO clue what to expect and this was a whole new experience for him.
I simply could not prepare him for what was waiting - which was a good thing.
He absolutely loved the intimate experience
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Post by: Erik Lund on October 22, 2016, 20:01:27
fun video! Great job;)

Also some nice Leica M images he got there!
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Post by: Bent Hjarbo on October 22, 2016, 20:33:42
Elsa, you are not a dork, but Mark likes to talk, but very little information ::)
Some nice footage of the animals, remind me that it is a long tine since I was in Kruger Park with my Nikkormat 8)

Br Bent
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Post by: elsa hoffmann on October 22, 2016, 22:21:12
Make no mistake - the Leica impressed me plenty. And traveling with everything you own on a bike - is not half as romantic as it sounds. Space is at a premium - and he packs his Leica, Profoto studio light, battery pack, video light, Lumix for video and his clothes.
The videos have to be very short for Adorama, so that is very difficult. He had to cut a lot of footage we shot.
thank you guys for looking. I wasnt nervous - just felt exceptionally awkward - at least here I had something to say - but in other footage I stood there with my mouth full of teeth. I am hoping to get good exposure - but there are no guarantees in this world.
He was a very nice guy to meet, and I hope to have more photographers visiting me! it is so much fun sharing South Africa with other people - especially when they have NO idea what to expect. Mark thought Cape Town was just a place to land his bike of the plain, and drive onwards. Ended up staying more than 2 weeks
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Post by: golunvolo on October 24, 2016, 01:23:36
Elsa, this is good!!! I will love to see the second video
  And to come visit, of course!

  Thanks for sharing it
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Post by: Frank Fremerey on October 24, 2016, 01:52:27
Frankly I do not know what a dork is. You look like a beautiful young woman to me...
Title: Re: And don't you dare laugh!
Post by: elsa hoffmann on October 24, 2016, 08:10:53
Gulonvolo - you are MORE than welcome :)
Frank - thank you for your kind comment :)
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Post by: John Geerts on October 24, 2016, 09:20:27
Very entertaining video, with beautiful views on the surrounding. You make a good impression, Elsa !

I guess it is difficult to have a normal interview with someone who wants the word all the time ;)
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Post by: Akira on October 24, 2016, 09:22:04
Apparently none of NG folks pay any slightest attention to Mike Wallace.  Poor guy....
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Post by: elsa hoffmann on October 24, 2016, 09:45:37
whaha probably because he doesnt look like a dork   ;D
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Post by: armando_m on October 25, 2016, 03:40:46
Apparently none of NG folks pay any slightest attention to Mike Wallace.  Poor guy....

Maybe because of the level of experience of the NG members vs the level of experience of his general audience ... ?

I met him when he passed though Gdl, he is quite an interesting character, and has stories for every placed he has visited

His way of living is quite different, and just that makes him interesting to talk to

and we have known Elsa for far longer :)
Mark is all politeness vs Elsa who just say it straight and that is more fun
Title: Re: And don't you dare laugh!
Post by: Akira on October 25, 2016, 06:47:51
Maybe because of the level of experience of the NG members vs the level of experience of his general audience ... ?

I met him when he passed though Gdl, he is quite an interesting character, and has stories for every placed he has visited

His way of living is quite different, and just that makes him interesting to talk to

and we have known Elsa for far longer :)
Mark is all politeness vs Elsa who just say it straight and that is more fun

Armando, don't take my comment seriously.  :D  Except for those who had met Elsa in person, I'm sure we are all interested to see Elsa in motion!
Title: Re: And don't you dare laugh!
Post by: elsa hoffmann on October 25, 2016, 11:59:22
Armando, don't take my comment seriously.  :D  Except for those who had met Elsa in person, I'm sure we are all interested to see Elsa in motion!

 ;D ;D I know I dont do photos nor video well
Come meet me in person!

Think how interesting that will be !
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Post by: simato73 on October 25, 2016, 12:11:54
;D ;D I know I dont do photos nor video well
Come meet me in person!

Think how interesting that will be !

Can't come to visit you - at least for a few years - but you are welcome to my home if you pass by Manchester.
BTW agree with the comment on Mr Wallace doing all the talking. You had kind of a bemused look whenever he interrupted you :)
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Post by: atpaula on October 25, 2016, 12:16:38
Thanks for sharing Elsa.
I'm looking forward to visiting Africa some day.
Two observations:
That fence separating people from the lions seems no very safe!!!! I was quite scared while seeing the scene.
Bjorn must be very happy to see the sturdiness of the guy's tripod. lol
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Post by: Peter Connan on November 01, 2016, 19:21:54
You got him some very nice shots Elsa!

I too can confirm from personal experience that Elsa is not a dork. And she is a great guide who puts in a huge amount of effort to find the best places and show you what you want to see.
Title: Re: And don't you dare laugh!
Post by: elsa hoffmann on November 01, 2016, 20:13:35
Thank you Aguinaldo and Peter :)
Aguinaldo - ppl are usually not allowed in the section  - and I agree with you
Peter - next time will be a LOT better than last time :) looking forward to seeing you!
Simato - I have never been to the Uk - unlike 90% of my friends :) one day...