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Lil "E" still going strong / +120 photos added
14 October 2010, 02:12
A.DahlgrenLil "E" still going strong / +120 photos added
Sitting in Vic falls hotel with a single malt and just wanted to share this with my AR friends - Little E still 100 %. It took me 54 days to get my first leopard and 56 days to get my second. ...Happy days, happy days !
14 October 2010, 02:37
.366torqueYou must post pics of his passport stamps, he sure is logging the miles.
14 October 2010, 02:53
SBTCongratulations to you and Ernest!
"There are worse memorials to a life well-lived than a pair of elephant tusks." Robert Ruark
14 October 2010, 03:44
safari-lawyerThat's FIVE leopards this year for that particular iteration of Little E not to mention FOUR buff and several ellies!
Watch out, Lil E may be on stage in Reno getting a major SCI award.
Oh, and way to go to my friend, Anton.
Will J. Parks, III
14 October 2010, 04:29
Chris LozanoAnton Great pictures! Now travel safely home and get to writing a great report.
14 October 2010, 04:33
A.DahlgrenChris, im heading to Sri Lanka next week so it will be another 3 weeks before im back home in cold Sweden...
14 October 2010, 04:54
JudgeGThe buffalo may be the best Africa picture I've ever seen.
JudgeG ... just counting time 'til I am again finding balm in Gilead chilled out somewhere in the Selous.
14 October 2010, 04:59
Magnum Hunter1Some truly stunning photos. Makes my heart ache though. I am not going this year.
14 October 2010, 05:23
DLSThose are spectacular photographs. I particularly like the leopard photos, as well as the portraits. Very well done, travel safe.
Well done. Outstanding photos!
DRSS
14 October 2010, 06:06
SBTStunning photos - very well done!
"There are worse memorials to a life well-lived than a pair of elephant tusks." Robert Ruark
14 October 2010, 06:06
retreeverAnton simply outstanding pictures of your safari or safaris. The quality, depth, and the steups are super fantastic.
Have to tease you my first chui 2.5 hrs, second 4hrs.
But a earned trophy is sweet.
Mike
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14 October 2010, 06:12
Oday450You have marvelous gifts for seeing the potential for a great photo and composition. This is a really enjoyable insight into your safari.
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14 October 2010, 06:40
mbogobutchAnton,
You have captured the true essence of Africa!
Great Trophy, and the best pictures. Best of luck.
Bless you, Butch
14 October 2010, 06:51
GraftonWow! If you are not a pro photographer you should be. Some of the best photos I have seen. Really, Really GREAT!
14 October 2010, 06:52
BaxterBVery good pictures and very nice to see people still know what aperture is and how to use it!!
That track in the sand with the sunset is absolutely sick.
_Baxter
14 October 2010, 06:58
BaxterBOn the pic with the iron, did the camera resolve the edges of the fire in the original pic? That 5D MKII is a hell of a camera.
14 October 2010, 07:06
Brian ClarkWow, just beutiful pictures, makes me sad that i have 3 years til my return.
14 October 2010, 07:57
MolepololeAnton, you are the MAN. Truly spectacular photos - what GREAT safari pictures! The portraits and close-ups are awesome. You have a great eye for subject and composition. You've inspired me to ditch my point-and-shoot digital camera for a selective focus digital SLR, and re-think how I take safari photos, although I know the camera is only a tiny part of good photography. It's the talent behind the camera that makes superb photos, and you have it in spades. Great job, man.
By the way, great cat also.
Glen
14 October 2010, 08:16
Pepperpotawesome pics! thanks for sharing.
14 October 2010, 08:33
Tim Heraldjust incredible photos. You are very talented...and a big congrats on the wonderful leopard too!
Good Hunting,
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14 October 2010, 08:43
Mike O'Absolutely stunning. Well done, sir.
14 October 2010, 08:49
graybirdIf I had the ability to take photgraphs that good, there wouldn't be any room on the walls for the trophies!!
Absolutely fantastic photos!!!!
Graybird
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14 October 2010, 08:59
PhilWow!! Those are incredible photos - true art!!!
Phil
14 October 2010, 09:10
bronxfatsI don't know you,but I hope to. My wife ,Lynn, and thoroughly enjoyed your collection of gems. We view a number of exhibitions and can always find a few unique, mesmerizing or stunning works.........but never 50 of 50. Thanks, and congratulations on a fine leopard. Jim and Lynn
14 October 2010, 09:16
Aussie Powder BurnerThey are GREAT photos!!
Please enlighten me as what camera / lens combo produced these?
APB
14 October 2010, 09:21
Teat HoundVery, very nice!
-eric
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14 October 2010, 10:31
BrettAKSCIMy God Anton those pictures are amazing!!!!!!! I'll agree that if you aren't a pro photographer you should be!!! Your ability to find "the shot" is amazing! The close ups and out of focus pictues are brilliant!!! Congratulations on a successful safari!
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14 October 2010, 10:41
fairgameDid anyone notice the huge Leopard?
Just fantastic and your excellent photographs speak a thousand words. Really nice stuff.
What camera were you using?
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14 October 2010, 12:09
ScriptusReally great photos. The one of the bearer and the double is well worth a spot on the wall. Would you consider parting with a copy.
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14 October 2010, 12:24
WinkGood eye, great photos.
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14 October 2010, 14:47
.458Aubsgreat photos and well done
14 October 2010, 15:01
umshiniwamSuperb photographs!
14 October 2010, 15:31
mboga biga bwanaquote:
Did anyone notice the huge Leopard?
Just fantastic and your excellent photographs speak a thousand words. Really nice stuff.
What camera were you using?
+1
Absolute amazing Pics.
Congrats Anton
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14 October 2010, 21:22
MuletrainWonderful photographs! Thanks for sharing them.
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14 October 2010, 21:29
L. David KeithAnton, you should put these photo's (and I'm sure you have plenty to go with them) in a book. What fantastic photography! This is Africa as only those that know it understand... each and every photo. Congrats on the cat, well done!
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14 October 2010, 21:30
David HulmeBrilliant photos and fantastic leopard. Well done Anton!
14 October 2010, 23:13
DulcineaTruly amazing photography. Sit in comfortable chair and view one by one, let yourself melt and envision through Antons pictures what you remember!!
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15 October 2010, 00:05
A.DahlgrenHey guys !!
Its two different leopards, not to brag but Diana smiled at me this time
To answer some questions.
Im using a Canon Eos 5D MKII.
and the most important thing.
EF 85 mm f/1,2L USM II
EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM
EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Canon 100mm 2.8 Macro
Canon 15mm Fisheye
Thanks for all the kind words I REALLY appreciate it.
Baxter:
The exif of that photo are
Lens: EF85mm f/1.2L II USM
Distance to motive: 1,3 m
ISO: 320
0.5 sec
f/1.2
As you understand I used a tripod.
Judge you will get a framed copy of that pic to christmas for letting me use "E". (Im going with Russel tomorrow to do some tigerfishing).
If y´all would know what my day job is you all would be laughing
its so far from photography you could imagine.
Scriptus just send me a pm with your email
David: thanks it was actually you and Ivan that got me going on spending some more time taking photos.
I booked this hunt with Arjun Reddy -
www.huntersnetworks.com Tel, 845 259 3628
he post here on this forum and my PH was Gary Hopkins that own Klipkraal Safaris. I have only very good things to say about theese people, top of the line !
Here are some more pics
The Chief
A Shooter
A lepard kill we found seconds after he killed it by biting its throat.
This photo i took today just near the falls, while all other peoples were trying to get some good photos of the falls I was belly crawling in the woods trying to get a good photo of this one - I got her though
Bakkie
Keep well
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