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    Migration Crossing

    One of the best wildlife spectacles I have ever witnessed is the great migration crossing of the Mara river. The noise , dust and sheer numbers of animals all running the gauntlet of crocs and waiting predators the other side is an unbelievable sight. There are a number of casualties lying in the river from previous crossings and on this occasion the herds were ambushed by lions who were hiding in the croton thickets on the far side.
    DPP_500DKenya2011097 by steve dawes, on Flickr
    Steve ( LSINWP )
    1DX, and 7D2 ,500mmf4mkii, 300mmf2.8, 400mm f5.6 , 100mm - 400mmmk2 ,70-200mm f2.8 ,24-105mm f4, 100mm f2.8 macro , 1.4x converter, 2x converter and a big dose of luck !!
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    Re: Migration Crossing

    It certainly tells a story and makes you want to be there to experience it first hand. When were you there?
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      #3
      Re: Migration Crossing

      I try to make a visit every couple of years if I can , the last one being August 2014 , booked up again for Feb 2016 as I want to experience the Mara at a different time of year but you cant beat being there during the migration season
      Steve ( LSINWP )
      1DX, and 7D2 ,500mmf4mkii, 300mmf2.8, 400mm f5.6 , 100mm - 400mmmk2 ,70-200mm f2.8 ,24-105mm f4, 100mm f2.8 macro , 1.4x converter, 2x converter and a big dose of luck !!

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        Re: Migration Crossing

        Great image of what must be a fantastic experience.
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          #5
          Re: Migration Crossing

          Originally posted by antoeknee View Post
          Great image of what must be a fantastic experience.
          Thanks antoeknee
          Steve ( LSINWP )
          1DX, and 7D2 ,500mmf4mkii, 300mmf2.8, 400mm f5.6 , 100mm - 400mmmk2 ,70-200mm f2.8 ,24-105mm f4, 100mm f2.8 macro , 1.4x converter, 2x converter and a big dose of luck !!

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            #6
            Re: Migration Crossing

            Nice story and something i doubt i shall ever see unless the lottery numbers come up

            stan
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              #7
              Re: Migration Crossing

              Originally posted by Stan View Post
              Nice story and something i doubt i shall ever see unless the lottery numbers come up

              stan
              Cant be anymore expensive than your recent Florida trip Stan surely ?
              Steve ( LSINWP )
              1DX, and 7D2 ,500mmf4mkii, 300mmf2.8, 400mm f5.6 , 100mm - 400mmmk2 ,70-200mm f2.8 ,24-105mm f4, 100mm f2.8 macro , 1.4x converter, 2x converter and a big dose of luck !!

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                #8
                Re: Migration Crossing

                very nice shot - must be an amazing sight
                :- Ian

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                  #9
                  Re: Migration Crossing

                  Originally posted by Tigger View Post
                  very nice shot - must be an amazing sight
                  Thanks Ian , it is indeed an amazing sight , it can be gruesome when the crocs get to work and if its a big crossing there can be quite a few casualties with the hooved animals trampling each other as they try and get out of the river and many break limbs which then make easy pickings for the big cats. All part of African life I guess.
                  Steve
                  Steve ( LSINWP )
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                    #10
                    Re: Migration Crossing

                    Nicely captured.

                    Tom

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                      #11
                      Re: Migration Crossing

                      Originally posted by tesarver View Post
                      Nicely captured.

                      Tom
                      Thanks Tom
                      Steve ( LSINWP )
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