This week the #FriFotos theme is Close Up, a perfect opportunity to highlight some wildlife shots from my trip to Africa. In Namibia I was the guest of the Zambezi Queen, a luxury ship that offers remarkable access to wildlife. From the ship we visited nearby Chobe National Park in Botswana where we went on a game drive. Some of the photos below were taken either on the Zambezi Queen or on their game drive in Botswana. The rest were taken at the Stanley and Livingstone at Victoria Falls Resort in Zimbabwe. The Stanley and Livingstone sits in the middle of a massive game reserve famous for their conservation work with the endangered black rhino. I have a lot more to say about both properties, but for now I hope you enjoy some of the wildlife I encountered while their guest.
Elephants
Giraffes
Crocodile
Zebras
Hippos
Baboons
Warthogs
Cape Buffalo
Black Rhinos
Thank you for these lovely pictures! Can hardly wait for your blog on the Zambezi Queen and the Stanley and Livingstone Resort at Victoria Falls.
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Matt Long Reply:
August 17th, 2012 at 9:31 am
Thanks I appreciate that and yup, those are forthcoming…
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Nice photo essay, Matt. Love the zebra shot!
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Matt Long Reply:
August 17th, 2012 at 9:31 am
Thanks so much Simon.
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Wow, these are incredible! My major dream trip is a safari, so I absolutely loved these photos. Hope to take some similar ones eventually!
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Amazing photos, Matt!
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Matt Long Reply:
August 17th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
Thanks Amanda!
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Matt – just WOW at these shots. These are seriously incredible. I think the elephant one and the giraffes have to be my favourite – oh, and the second shot of the hippos. The first one looks slightly terrifying. I’m not usually too big on nature so to speak (I’ll look at it on a computer, just don’t make me go out there!) but an African safari is something I must must must must do.
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Matt Long Reply:
August 17th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
Thanks Tom, I really appreciate that. I love wildlife so this was something I was very much looking forward to. Now that I have the safari bug though all I want to do is return!
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Fantastic photos! What type of camera/lense are you using? I’m at Chobe soon and would love it of my photos could look this amazing
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Matt Long Reply:
August 17th, 2012 at 9:50 pm
Ha, well thanks I appreciate it. Don’t get too hung up on cameras though, it’s all about finding what appeals to you. BUT, I use a Nikon D5100 and was shooting with a 55-200mm lens
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Hello Matt,
Firstly – great pictures! When the blog is published please let me know and we’ll share it/feature it on the Mantis socila media platforms too. Thanks.
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WOW! Great photos, Matt. Was looking forward to them. You’ve just moved “African Safari” way up on my list of things to do as I travel!
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Matt Long Reply:
August 18th, 2012 at 9:13 am
Awesome Reine! And this is just a sneak peak…
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I love the colors in the first elephant shot! Really liked the second Cape buffalo picture too! Nice work!
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I feel like I just saw the animal of Lion King in real life.
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Hi Matt,
Wow, what a great safari you had! I hope I get to join one some day, too.
thanks for sharing your trip.
cheers, Lash
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Matt Long Reply:
August 20th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
Thanks Lash, I appreciate that!
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