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Published: 2015-11-18 13:13:14 +0000 UTC; Views: 1071; Favourites: 63; Downloads: 8
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Description Taken in the Serengeti.

Jambo, JamboThe cheerful Tanzanian greeting of "Jambo" or better still "Jambo, Jambo" seems sadly out of place given recent events in Paris, and the continuing deterioration in the Middle East. This is meant to be a happy return to DeviantArt following my recent safari through some of the National Parks of Northern Tanzania. The irony is that Tanzania, a country of scores of different races, tribes, and cultures, is an African success story with more or less complete harmony between its inhabitants, and a developing economy that promises great things for its peoples in the next decades. The slight disharmony comes from - dare I say it - but you know already - Islamic fundamentalism - on the island of Zanzibar.
Anyway, we had a marvellous time on safari, and I shot several thousand photographs of wildlife from huge baobab trees to tiny birds and flowers, via elephants, lions, leopards, wildebeest and more and more... My intention is to post the best of these shots over the next few weeks, and I am
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ScarabsCorner [2017-09-03 04:14:01 +0000 UTC]

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Okavanga In reply to ScarabsCorner [2017-09-03 06:18:32 +0000 UTC]

Thankee kindlee!

David

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ScarabsCorner In reply to Okavanga [2017-09-04 04:58:51 +0000 UTC]

your welcome ^^

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BillyNikoll [2016-08-27 08:13:43 +0000 UTC]

really beautiful!

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Okavanga In reply to BillyNikoll [2016-08-27 10:02:24 +0000 UTC]

Other hyenas will probably share your opinion, Billy. Humans, though, tend not to like them.

Many thanks.

David

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BillyNikoll In reply to Okavanga [2016-08-27 10:30:54 +0000 UTC]

You are always very welcome David.

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ScorpiiLupi [2016-01-05 18:33:37 +0000 UTC]

Very cool.

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Okavanga In reply to ScorpiiLupi [2016-01-06 10:24:35 +0000 UTC]

Yes - indeed, hyenas like to stay cool!

Many Thanks

David

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ScorpiiLupi In reply to Okavanga [2016-01-06 11:19:53 +0000 UTC]

I actually didn't know that i was referring to the capture but thanks to
Β you now i know that they use watering holes as places to cool off. Β 

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Okavanga In reply to ScorpiiLupi [2016-01-06 11:43:06 +0000 UTC]

You got it! Yes, hyenas like to cool of by lying in pools of water, the muddier the better - the dried mud keeps insects from biting. Yeah, but cool shot as well!

Cheers

David

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ScorpiiLupi In reply to Okavanga [2016-01-07 03:04:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks its always nice to watch good photography
and learn something at the same time. Β 

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Okavanga In reply to ScorpiiLupi [2016-01-07 08:13:39 +0000 UTC]

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SiradLah [2015-12-31 09:28:33 +0000 UTC]

Another stunning shot

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Okavanga In reply to SiradLah [2016-01-02 15:22:56 +0000 UTC]

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Guard-of-the-Citadel [2015-12-12 19:03:48 +0000 UTC]

Β  There ya go, David!!!!

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Okavanga In reply to Guard-of-the-Citadel [2015-12-13 07:37:14 +0000 UTC]



David

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Guard-of-the-Citadel In reply to Okavanga [2015-12-13 16:33:54 +0000 UTC]

I thought you'd appreciate that!

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piglet365 [2015-12-10 11:05:40 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much for allowing us to travel vicariously. The only way i'm ever likely to see such wonderful beasts.Β 

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Okavanga In reply to piglet365 [2015-12-10 12:39:48 +0000 UTC]

Glad to see that you are back, Oriole. Many thanks for this comment. The whole experience of this safari was life-enhancing and life-changing. I hope I can convey a little of that to others with the photos and Features.

Cheers

David

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LindArtz [2015-11-19 21:53:27 +0000 UTC]

I've just read your journal - in particularΒ what you said about this one!Β  Β  It's got to be a female!Β  She has a look as if to say "What the hell... Are you doing?!! - Can you not see a lady is trying to use the toilet?"!!Β  !!

Terrific capture!!

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Okavanga In reply to LindArtz [2015-11-20 08:12:14 +0000 UTC]

Maybe, Linda! I think this is a young female, but, like all hyenas, they just like to laze in the mud when they can.

Cheers

David
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LindArtz In reply to Okavanga [2015-11-21 13:59:42 +0000 UTC]

Still, that look, is priceless!! !!!

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Okavanga In reply to LindArtz [2015-11-21 16:52:01 +0000 UTC]

Indeed - that's what I thought. I've got some more hyena shots - may post them later.

Cheers

David

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WillemSvdMerwe [2015-11-18 18:39:41 +0000 UTC]

Ooh this is an excellent capture!

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Okavanga In reply to WillemSvdMerwe [2015-11-19 07:28:43 +0000 UTC]

I think you must be a fellow hyena-phile! I am under no illusion about the dangers of hyenas, but I think they are misunderstood, especially as to their vital roles in the bush.

Many Thanks

David

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