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Ashlandish

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Re: Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park
« Reply #30 on: January 04, 2018, 23:18:09 »
Goodness gracious! I seldom comment but these are wonderful! Oh, to be there...
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Re: Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park
« Reply #31 on: January 04, 2018, 23:32:32 »
Hello Elsa !

What a nice series : all beautiful and very sharp. I can imagine how many pics you had to take to get this result...

Your combo is perfect for this job indeed !

By the way, I like your new logo. Very finely made and inconspicuous. It looks like a seal.

Well done ! :)

Francis.
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Re: Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park
« Reply #32 on: January 05, 2018, 01:33:08 »
Amazing presentations of the best national park of SA!

I'm especially fascinated by the captures of critical moments of small birds and critters.

The image #5 reminds me of "Elsa the lioness" from the documentary "Born Free".   :o :o :o
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Re: Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park
« Reply #33 on: January 05, 2018, 05:08:25 »
Great captures, Elsa - my favourites are #4 and #8. These show wonderful detail and excellent sharpness - you obviously have steady hands.

You are putting your 200-500 to great use!
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Re: Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park
« Reply #34 on: January 05, 2018, 08:31:45 »
John Geerts - Thank you - the say the red sand crawls under your skin.

Ashlandish - thank you then especially for looking and commenting !

Francis - thanks. Yes I came back with FAR too many photos. But then again - does one ever have enough?

Akira - thank you - ye I am with you on ELSA the Lioness.... obviously I kind of feel a bond to it haha

Mikes - a bean bag helps a lot more than you think :) Arms get tired! Thank you for the nice comment. I love that lens.
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Re: Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park
« Reply #35 on: January 05, 2018, 15:18:12 »
Hello Elsa, very nice pictures. To me, probably the best I've seen from you.  A beanbag is an excellent solution; I'm using these a lot for rifle shooting, but not for photography.  For the latter, God knows why (not). 😊
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Re: Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park
« Reply #36 on: January 05, 2018, 15:58:51 »
really appreciate you sharing these wonderful images, many congratulations!
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Re: Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park
« Reply #37 on: January 05, 2018, 17:14:21 »
thank you Mr Floyd - Imagine now if I go back :) :)

Michale - thank you for the kind comment
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Re: Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park
« Reply #38 on: January 07, 2018, 20:23:45 »
Quote from: elsa hoffmann on January 04, 2018, 21:55:12
I am missing the additional pixels of the D800 without a doubt

Ahh, time to get a bit closer then.
I reckon you'd make an excellent Ninja, so this shouldn't be a problem for you ;)
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Re: Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park
« Reply #39 on: January 08, 2018, 05:51:20 »
haha thank you Colin. I dont think getting out of a vehicle and staling the big cats would be advisable. And I am working on my flying skills. Getting there.
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Re: Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park
« Reply #40 on: January 08, 2018, 07:07:38 »
A late comment from me, but this a really nice series, Elsa. +1 with respect to the baby cheetah shot. I wonder if the fluffy fur could help protecting against the heat of the sun? Any idea how long before it is shed?
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Re: Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park
« Reply #41 on: January 08, 2018, 07:21:22 »
Thank you for looking and your kind comment  Øivind. I have no idea how long the fur stays. I am not too clued up on cheetah.
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Re: Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park
« Reply #42 on: January 08, 2018, 11:36:50 »
Dear Elsa,

These photographes are a prime example of why I need to visit you!
Not that I would make such stunning images as you have presented to us all :)

Love, Jakov
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Re: Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park
« Reply #43 on: January 08, 2018, 12:10:25 »
Quote from: Jakov Minić on January 08, 2018, 11:36:50
Dear Elsa,

These photographes are a prime example of why I need to visit you!
Not that I would make such stunning images as you have presented to us all :)

Love, Jakov

Ag you are such a sweetie :) thank you :)
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Re: Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park
« Reply #44 on: January 08, 2018, 14:41:07 »
Elsa you are brave to visit the Kglagadi in December, I have been there once during December and its HOT. I love your photos, a true reflection of the beauty of that park.
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