Month: June 2010
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Vervet monkeys
Those little monkeys are present all around the Moremi National Park (Botswana). We met them even inside our encampment where they were not afraid to come and steal some food (and also kill a francolin hiding a nest in a bush between the tents). Their little shyness is an advantage for the photographer because, with…
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Flappet lark
This flappet lark is of the western form, according to “Birds of Southern Africa” by I.Sinclair, Ph.Hockey, W.Tarboton (recommended reading, by the way). Flappet lark (Mirafra rufocinnamomea), Alouette bourdonnante. Moremi National Park, Botswana. May 2010.
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Africain White-backed Vulture (Botswana)
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Greater Kudu
The Greater Kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) is a superb antelope easily found in the forests and bushes of Southern Africa (South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe) and of Eastern Africa (Tanzania, Kenya). Its reputation was acquired in the ranks of the European hunters who launched the fad of (hunting) safaris thanks to the impressive horns which decorate the…
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Impala portraits
For the next picture, I am happy to have found a way to catch the eye of the impala female which was leaving the place, and you will notice the ears turned back toward us (to keep listening to the possible danger even when walking away):
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Bicycle vertigo
After a previous attempt at inducing vertigo into our readership (Camino del Rey and more generic vertigo), I try again to make you fall from your chair. Think about it, you could go on a bicycle tour and find this kind of trail. Would you ride to the end of it? YouTube link
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Steam: Garage sale
Before the 4th of July, Steam is selling many a video game (more than 200 of them) at a basement prices. The list is impressive and means that it is not even worth pirating the said games. Call of Duty collection: -78% Serious Sam pack: -75% Aliens vs. Predators: -75% Resident Evil: -75% Grand Theft…
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Squirrel in Botswana
Little squirrel! You will not hide from me and my big camera! Botswana, May 2010.
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Zebra
Botswana, May 2010.