As I am sure most of you will agree if you think back to your first safari in Africa , that first day when you are by the fire , anxiously waiting , hearing the first birds , perhaps a lion roaring in the distance and you realize …hey this place is awesome , its far more than just a place to collect trophies ..

In fact I personally believe the overall experience is as much if not more important …the birds, the sounds , the smells , the heat on your back and the feeling of anticipation.

Africa has a special feel to it, and while there is lots of wilderness elsewhere , it seems African magic is pretty unique ..

Here are a few images I took that are not to do with hunting , but everything to do with hunting …things you see while you hunt and its that that makes the hunting so rich !!! ENJOY

AN OLD DAGGA BOY ...


BUFFALO SUNSET


IN YOUR DREAMS !


MORE DREAMS !


THREE WISE MEN


DESERT BEAUTY


FLAMINGO GEYSER


DAWN GIRAFFE


FOLLOW THE LEAD


SPOTTED !


SPOTTED AGAIN!


WOW!


GET OFF MY KILL


CUB


MIGRATION!


MASSAI


PEEPING THROUGH


IVORY!


INCOMING !


THE ROAD TO NOWHERE


CHEETAH!


KUDU BULL


DAMARA OSTRICHES


ALMOST HUMAN


MANY INTERFERANCE CAN MAKE EVEN NATURE GET IN CONFLICT WITH HERSELF !


BUSHMAN ELDER


WHITE GOLD !


SHE SEES US


ENJOY !

Ivan,

Thanks, thanks a lot

L

I would say these are excellent, but then it's just not me.

Now that's what I call photography!

Very nice Ivan.

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Originally posted by Will:
I would say these are excellent, but then it's just not me.

Great pics makes my wanna go to the bush now

Thank you Ivan, very much. Those photos just further fuels the fire to see the place all all it has to offer in the future.

Joe

thank you



i think

Ivan,

Thank you for the great photos....I'm "stealing" these for my PC screensaver so I can go to Africa every day....with the appropriate copyright and credit of course :-}

Paul

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Thank you for the great photos....I'm "stealing" these for my PC screensaver so I can go to Africa every day....with the appropriate copyright and credit of course :-}

paul ,
honoured you think them good enough to do so sir !

i will get a few more up in due course as soon as i manage to tame the email tiger that is threatening to swallow me after 6 weeks away !!!

little different sitting here looking out over the snow covered field in michigan !!! ha ha

Simply Stunning!!!

FB

Very Strong.

Very enjoyable! Now I have to remember that I am at the office again. . . .

Double WOW!!!!
THanks for sharing.

You are developing a second career as a talented wildlife photo artist, I do believe!

Since Will won't say it, I will: Excellent!

While all are excellent.....the one of the plains with ALL OF THOSE ANIMALS is my favorite. Nice stuff for sure.

Thanks, Ivan.

Gary
DRSS
NRA Lifer
SCI
DSC

Ivan, you have brought up the reason why I go to Africa....the smells, sounds, birds, people, etc...hunting is the greatest part of going to Africa, the killing a very small part of the hunt.
The way I describe Africa to my friends who have never been and don't understand my excitement goes like this.....Remember when you were 8 years old and getting ready for your first hunt, you had an old .22 or deer rifle, lunch packed, heard your Dad talking about the quarry and how to outfox them....the excitement, almost shaking with anticipation. Now, 40 years later, when was the last time you felt that excitement? Well folks, that how I feel every time I go to Africa.
Thanks again Ivan, you made my day!!!!!

I don't even know what to say! I'll just go back to looking out the window at the snow!

WOW Ivan.

Not only one of the best PH's in the business but what a talent with a camera.

Michigan. I lived there for 27 years, 27 years ago. You want snow, come visit me in Fairbanks. Not only snow but dark and -18 this morning. Just a little frost on the pumkins.

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n, you have brought up the reason why I go to Africa....the smells, sounds, birds, people, etc...hunting is the greatest part of going to Africa, the killing a very small part of the hunt.
The way I describe Africa to my friends who have never been and don't understand my excitement goes like this.....Remember when you were 8 years old and getting ready for your first hunt, you had an old .22 or deer rifle, lunch packed, heard your Dad talking about the quarry and how to outfox them....the excitement, almost shaking with anticipation. Now, 40 years later, when was the last time you felt that excitement? Well folks, that how I feel every time I go to Africa.
Thanks again Ivan, you made my day!!!!!

seven mag ...i hear you ...strength five

alaska hunter ...hey go easy with me , i am a newbie to the snow , having just lived here a couple of years ... it is very beautiful though...its the dark that scares me !

Ivan,

I gotta say that I'm not sure your pics make the time away from Africa any easier ... perhaps tolerable, but not necessarily easier Beautiful.

Your site is extremely well done, Sir. The Picture Gallery is spectacular as well! Will take some hours to fully appreciate it.

Great way to fan the fires.

mike

(BTW: The Photo DVD label leads to the "parked site" http://www.divadivas.com/ )

wonderful pictures, thank you for posting them

Ivan,

I concur with all - you are an extremely talented photographer. I learn from your photos. I am a little jealous, but your pictures inspire me to continue working the angles, trying to get it right.

Wish we had a little snow here right now.

Cheers, Dave

Terrific photos! Thanks.

Ivan,

Thank you for taking the time to share these SPECTACULAR images!

Its been already 5 months since my trip to Namibia with my son for a plains game hunt...And yes, it was there I fell deeply in love with Wildlife Photography for the very first time...

One day I hope to return with better gear and a deeper sense of capturing the SPIRIT of THE WILD...

Very inspiring work and I am even more adamant about returning one day! Even though it may be only a dream because of my finances!

Til then I will practice and shoot in several of our US Wildlife National Parks and Refuges!

Many thanks a NOOB photographer/hunter!!!

Roland

Great work. For a few minutes I was there. Thanks.

Well done sir, well done!

Thank you for taking me away from the office for a brief moment. I will look at these again, daydreaming of the chance to see those sights in person.

Thanks again,

Ivan,

That is some fantastic work with a camera. You are a very talented man with an artistic eye.

I think I shot that one horned dagga boy in May!

one horned dagga boys are simply my favourite ! awesome trophy ...just a beat up old bush warrior ...well done on a great buff !

Super photos and your names for the photos are excellent as well. Thanks for posting.

Ivan,
Words escape me right now. Happy thanksgiving to you and yours. Thank you for sharing your gifts.
Jeff

Ivan,

Just lovely. Being there is such a treat.

Mark