#krugerpark

2025-05-01

Cet après-midi atelier water colors

Grumpy Old Techie 🕊️grumpyoldtechie@hostux.social
2025-03-11

A traffic jam I didn’t mind.
I was on my way to a customer that had their offices inside the Kruger Park near the Phalaborwa gate.
#southafrica #krugernationalpark #commuting #krugerpark

Traffic Jam:
Several vehicles are stopped or moving slowly as an elephant walks along the road. Lush greenery and tall grass are visible on both sides. The sky is overcast.
Grant_Hgrant_h
2025-03-02
Two adult baboons behind a cute looking very young baboon, which is holding a purple lily, all set in long lush green grass.
2025-02-12
Hyena, late for an appointment apparently.
#hyena #southafrica #krugerpark #naturephotography
a Lone hyena traverses a deserted road. The background is dominated by lush greenery and sparse trees, hinting at a wild, untamed landscape.
Grumpy Old Techie 🕊️grumpyoldtechie@hostux.social
2024-09-20

This photo was taken about 56 years ago in the Kruger National Park, South Africa. It’s my sister and me with a game ranger.
The rifle I’m holding is either a .303 Lee Metford or Lee EnfieId. I scanned the original black and white image and colorised it with Photoshop’s neural filter.
As you can see both my scanner and photoshop skills are a bit dodgy.
#photography #krugernationalpark #krugerpark #SouthAfrica #Colorized #photoshop #colorised

A man and two children stand in a natural outdoor setting, in front of dense African bush. The man, wearing a hat and dark clothing, is positioned on the left. The children, a boy and a girl, are in the center, with the boy holding a rifle. The rifle is about twice as long as the boy is tall.
Grumpy Old Techie 🕊️grumpyoldtechie@hostux.social
2024-07-26

Going through some old photos that I uploaded to to a piwigo site I created years ago.

Verreaux's eagle-owl, photo taken on a night drive near Mopani Rest Camp, Kruger Park.

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#wildlife #birds #owl #birdsofmastodon
#photography #owlsofmastodon #krugernationalpark #mopani #krugerpark

Verreaux's eagle-owl perched in a Mopani tree. Photographed at night.
Grumpy Old Techie 🕊️grumpyoldtechie@hostux.social
2024-05-09

I just stumbled on this photo I took in 2006 in the Kruger Park near Crocodile Bridge.
#elephants #wildlife #krugerpark

Three young elephants in an area with trees and bushes.
2024-02-06

Traffic obstruction on the way to #satara
#krugerpark #lion #lioness #wildlife #southafrica

Three lions resting on a road with a car stopped nearby and another part of a vehicle in the foreground.
2023-10-17

After bidding farewell to the mesmerizing Umkumbe Safari Lodge, we set our sights northwest towards nThambo Tree Camp, both nestled within the expansive Kruger National Park. Following a seasoned piece of advice not to tether ourselves to a single location, considering the capricious nature of wildlife, we strategically chose two distinct accommodations on opposing sides of the park to maximize our chances of encountering the renowned ‘Big 5’. The “Big Five” refer to five large African mammal species: Lions, Leopards, Elephants, African Buffalo, Rhinoceroses.

Highlights from our safari based out of nThambo Tree Camp

The journey, spanning approximately 3 and a half hours from Umkumbe to nThambo, offered glimpses of South Africa’s commercial landscape as we made a brief stop at a rest area for snacks and refreshments. I took the opportunity to stretch out and catch a nap during the mostly uneventful highway drive. I missed the opportunity to take images.

Upon our arrival at nThambo Tree Camp, a delicious brunch awaited us before we embarked on an exhilarating afternoon game drive.

The tree houses exuded opulence, providing a lavish retreat amidst the wilderness. Each abode boasted a sumptuous king-sized bed, a bathroom replete with on-demand hot water, a toilet, and a writing desk.

Unquestionably, the highlight of each room was the breathtaking view it offered of the surrounding park. From this vantage point, we marveled at the wildlife spectacle: Giraffes, Hyenas, Elephants, Impalas, and an array of other fascinating creatures graced the camp with their presence. (Yes, I have a lot of luggage – After nThambo we head to Durban to scuba dive with whales, sharks and sardines.)

The nights were serenaded by the echoing roars of lions, a haunting yet captivating reminder of the untamed beauty just beyond our sanctuary. Remarkably, even this awe-inspiring chorus failed to keep me from drifting into a peaceful slumber.

In the picture above, we stopped for sundowners on our evening safari drive.

Every evening, the camp treated us to a welcoming campfire preceding our dinner. The experience was incredibly soothing, offering the perfect opportunity to enjoy a drink before the meal and providing warmth as the night air grew cooler.

All video was shot with a Panasonic GH5 and 100-300 lens. The still images were shot with an iphone.

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2023-08-05

A nice sighting this morning. You don’t see cheetahs all that often.
#southafrica #cat #cheetah #wild #krugerpark #knp #mopani

Grumpy Old Techie 🕊️grumpyoldtechie@hostux.social
2023-07-03

I still regret I didn't have a video camera to film this. The elephant slowly sneaked up to the lion. It got to about a meter away before the lion noticed/decided to move away. #elephant #krugerpark #lion #wildlife

A young elephant on the right is sneaking up behind an unsuspecting lion on the left. The lion is lying between two small trees.  The surrounding grass is quite short and light brown to green.
2023-03-07

Birmingham White Lioness 🤍🐾
Near Orpen, KNP
📷 Stef Botha Photography
#knp
#krugerpark
#Kruger
#Lion
#lions
#whitelion
#WildEarth

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