I've had a Canon Powershot (new version of what I have is the SX50 HS) for about 4 years now. About a year ago, in Yellowstone, to be exact, it started to act up with both rapid shooting and macro shots. The macro function doesn't work, at all, and it won't focus for macro shots … [Read more...]
Exploring the Empty Masai Mara…Wait What?
Most years, the beginning of the migration (wildebeest and zebra galore!) would have coincided perfectly with our arrival in the Masai Mara. Except this year. When it didn't. Because of the rains, the animals hadn't felt the need to move yet and we could see them through … [Read more...]
Dik-diks, Giraffes, and Sundowners: Amboseli National Park & Tortilis Camp (Part 2)
See Part 1 for Cats, Birds, and Ellies! Amboseli spoiled us a bit, as we were not expecting to see as much as we did. Including some dik-diks, which were totally unexpected but very much appreciated! Interestingly, Tortilis Camp does have an electric fence surrounding it. … [Read more...]
Cats, Birds, and Ellies: Amboseli National Park & Tortilis Camp (Part 1)
We got really lucky in Amboseli National Park. Known for elephants (of which there were plenty), there were also lots of CATS. Cheetahs and lions, in particular. It is SO much fun just to sit and watch the cats interact. And we did a lot of it. We were fortunate enough to … [Read more...]
I Still Love African Animals (in Photos from Kenya)
We're back from Kenya! East Africa never fails to amaze...Amboseli and the Masai Mara were beautiful. While I feel like I need to catch up on some sleep after all the early morning game drives, I'm so thankful that I had yet another opportunity to go on safari. Watching … [Read more...]
