This week’s theme for Cee’s Black and White Photo Challenge is … hiding or camouflaged. Those who have read some of my travel posts will know that I love South Africa and the wildlife encounters to be had in the magnificent Kruger National Park. Part of the thrill of a safari is finding the animals … it’s just incredible how difficult they can be to spot! I’ve converted two of my photos from my latest trip into black and white for submission to this challenge …
Kim, I love these photos! And I love elephants π
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Thanks, Jenny! Elephants are such incredible animals and so photogenic too π
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Yes they are! ππ
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Who would ever think and elephant can be camouflaged. Great photos. π
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Thank you π It’s amazing isn’t it, Cee?! Such a massive animal and so well hidden. It’s actually even harder to spot him in the colour version of this shot.
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That’s a tricky shot! π
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Thanks, Cheryl! Happy Monday (if there is such a thing lol) π
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OK, these 2 giants are hiding here. Were you also hiding away when you took these snaps? π
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Haha! I was out in the open … And safely on an open-air safari vehicle π
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Oh, that’s great!
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I love White/Black photos…..
Congratulations dear Kim!
many greetings π
(I wait you to my blog)
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Thank you, Antonio! Black & white certainly looks great π
I have been across to your blog. Unfortunately, I don’t speak Italian so I can’t read it. Are there English versions on there?
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you can to use “Google traductor” for reading and to write the comment in English (I know quite well)…
bye π
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P.S.
I have translated in English my last post….for you!
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Thank you, Antonio. Very kind of you π
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Great photos! And you’re right, it is hard to spot the animals!
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Thanks, Ann. Half the fun of a safari really … Spotting the wildlife π
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I hope I am lucky enough to go on a safari some day! You inspire me…you really do!
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I’m so pleased to hear that you’re inspired to try a safari one day. That’s probably the nicest thing anyone has said to me in while, so thank you! π
It truly is an incredible experience. I hope you do make the journey one day. I’m always happy to help with suggestions too!
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Tricksy little big darlings, I love these fellows! (Or chicks..) π
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Lol now that you mention it … Not sure if they were fellows or chicks. Pretty sure the Ellie is female … Maybe. π
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Great photos Kim. It kind of reminded me of a Where’s Wally but in safari land. π
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Oh haha! I love that idea, Miriam! What a great concept for a book actually …!! π
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Imagine the possibilities … photos of animals in the wild and having to find them … you’re half way there Kim with all your great shots! π
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There’s some amazing possibilities. I’ve been thinking about it since you said it. I’ve made a number of coffee table books of my travel photos but this idea you’ve had would be something really different! π
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I’m glad it’s piqued your interest. I personally think it has heaps of potential for you! π I’d buy it!
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These are ace, Kim
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Thank you, Helen π
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hello Kim…
Have a lovely w.e. π
many greetings
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Wonderful photos – I hope to go here at the end of the year x
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Oh that’s great news! I really hope you make it, it’s a fantastic experience. If you need any advice, feel free to ask π xx
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Thank you Kim, I love South Africa, last time we stayed at Mossell Bay near George but have Kruger National park on my wish list x
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Oh how funny – I was just recently looking at a game reserve near Mossel Bay! I haven’t done the Garden Route yet x
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It’s beautiful! Jeff’s parents live near Johannesburg but I also want to go to Cape Town – we ran out of time x
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Oh I love Cape Town! One of my favourite cities. Not quite so keen on Johannesburg though. So lovely to meet someone else who seems to like South Africa as much as I do π xx
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It’s beautiful! Beautiful country, beautiful people! Only thing that puts me off is safety – here in the UK where we are, you leave gates and doors unlocked, of course there is still crime but not on SA scale x
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Fabulous shots. Elephants are fascinating.
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Thanks, Jacqueline. They certainly are! I think they have so much personality π
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Yes they do π
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