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elsa hoffmann

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Africa roars
« on: March 30, 2016, 20:12:48 »
When I think of Africa - I think of lions. The Roar of Africa.
Sadly the pretty picture of lions aren't only in Game Reserves.
Some lions are in rescue centres or safe havens.
Thankfully there are such places.
(if I have time next week I will offer shampoos and blow dry's for free)
I was touring again as you can see :)
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Re: Africa roars
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2016, 20:19:14 »
Very nice Elsa, especially the first one of the lioness, though she's resting she is definitely sizing you up for lunch ;D
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Re: Africa roars
« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2016, 20:21:53 »
That male lion really has the royal air about him. Less stiff upper lip, though.
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elsa hoffmann

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Re: Africa roars
« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2016, 20:23:22 »
Quote from: Jan Anne on March 30, 2016, 20:19:14
Very nice Elsa, especially the first one of the lioness, though she's resting she is definitely sizing you up for lunch ;D
oh she wasn't resting so much... she did make a dash for me. Thank the pope for wire fencing.
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Re: Africa roars
« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2016, 20:25:31 »
Quote from: Bjørn Rørslett on March 30, 2016, 20:21:53
That male lion really has the royal air about him. Less stiff upper lip, though.
true that Bjørn. They are quite majestic.
(needs a shampoo though)
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Re: Africa roars
« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2016, 20:30:15 »
A hairbrush would do wonders for him as well - however, adversely impacts the wilderness impression !!

Is that picture coming from your 200-500?
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Re: Africa roars
« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2016, 20:35:15 »
Very nice photos Elsa. I like the white lioness.
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Re: Africa roars
« Reply #7 on: March 30, 2016, 20:52:01 »
Quote from: Bjørn Rørslett on March 30, 2016, 20:30:15
A hairbrush would do wonders for him as well - however, adversely impacts the wilderness impression !!

Is that picture coming from your 200-500?
yup - the 200-500 really comes to the party for me

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Very nice photos Elsa. I like the white lioness.
thank you Elsid - they are quite special and I was lucky I could get one or two shots of the whites.
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Re: Africa roars
« Reply #8 on: March 30, 2016, 23:46:52 »
Magnificent Elsa!!!
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elsa hoffmann

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Re: Africa roars
« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2016, 09:50:16 »
Jakov - thank you :)
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Re: Africa roars
« Reply #10 on: March 31, 2016, 10:02:23 »
I really like all three images, but #1 stands out for me. Quite unique.

Imagine turning around somewhere in the bush without the wire fencing, and seeing her in that pose behind you!
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Re: Africa roars
« Reply #11 on: March 31, 2016, 11:05:46 »
thanks Mike

Listen - I sh*t myself a mountain if a thing like that charges me in the open. Paws are huge - one slap and you are tickets.
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Re: Africa roars
« Reply #12 on: March 31, 2016, 11:14:57 »
Now that is a tool capable of wreaking significant damage. Good grief. And then they have the fangs to hold you with.

Lions are best at a distance.
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Re: Africa roars
« Reply #13 on: March 31, 2016, 13:05:49 »
I dont think one realises just how vicious they can be
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Re: Africa roars
« Reply #14 on: March 31, 2016, 13:47:11 »
Quite some cats! I assume you were sitting safely in/on a car. Glad mine are at least 4 numbers smaller. But even they can be quite vicious with regard to small prays like mice. Nice pics.
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