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African Safari NewsletterOctober 2007 Kenya is magical!!! I have just returned from leading two photographic safaris in Kenya. It is said that "Africa gets into your blood!" I know that to be true! Although it is difficult for me to describe my feelings from all that we experienced and photographed on our safaris, they are certainly burned into my memory forever.
Young Male Lion in Masai Mara Canon 1D-Mark lll: Canon 100-400IS Copyright 2007, Paul Renner/Renner Images On safari we experience the animals in their natural environment, as they interact with one another in the way that nature intended. When we came upon these elephants they were pushing and shoving each other and appeared to be fighting. In a moment, their behavior changed to what appeared to be affection.
Elephants in Samburu Canon 1D-Mark lll: Canon 100-400IS Copyright 2007, Paul Renner/Renner Images Adult African elephants weigh between 5 and 7 tons. As much as they weigh, and for as large as they are, elephants move almost silently. As a herd walks by, all that one hears is the rumbling of their stomachs. Or so it seems. Recent research actually has shown that elephants are highly vocal animals. Low frequency sounds, below the edge of human perception, allow contact to be maintained for up to six miles.
Elephant Feet Canon 1D-Mark lll: Canon 100-400IS Copyright 2007, Paul Renner/Renner Images Upcoming Safari Schedule for 2008 -2009
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Important Safari Information: • Prices for our safaris include airfare from LAX -most other companies do not include airfare. • We have only three passengers per nine passenger safari vehicle. You will enjoy plenty of space for you and your equipment! • We stay in luxury safari lodges. View lodges • You do not have to be a photographer but you must enjoy watching the wildlife because that is what we do! • I will be there to photograph with you and available to answer your questions. • Parks we visit on our safaris. View parks Food at the lodges is delicious!!!
Masai giraffe Canon 1D-Mark lll, Lens: Canon 100-400IS Copyright 2007, Paul Renner/Renner Images Lodges and Camps we use on our Safaris I can watch lion cubs playing for hours! They are so affectionate and playful. Always looking for fun!
Lion Cubs Playing Canon 1D-Mark lll, Lens: Canon 100-400IS Copyright 2007, Paul Renner/Renner Images As we were watching a herd of about 125 elephants walk around us, these youngsters discovered a wet mud hole and immediately got in. First one laid in the mud, then another and another, playfully pushing and shoving each other. We could almost see smiles on their faces. What great fun! At one point there were 11 elephants trying to get into the pond. Elephants bathe,wallow or dust themselves whenever possible, usually at least once each day. This cools them down and also helps to get rid of parasites. We often see different colored elephants, red, brown read sometimes even black. They look different colors, due to dust and mud on their bodies from the varying local soil types.
Young Elephants Romping in a Mud Hole Canon 20D Lens: Canon 28-105mm Copyright 2007, Paul Renner/Renner Images Each time I witness the migration crossing the Mara River, my feelings run the gamut. I feel excited, exhilarated, thrilled, shocked, stunned, saddened and amazed at the drive for survival and at the cycle of life that unfolds before my eyes. Thousands of zebra and wildebeest gather at the river's edge, each afraid to cross, waiting for the first brave animal to take the risk before they will follow.
Building Up Courage to Cross Canon 1D-Mark lll, Lens: Canon 100-400IS Copyright 2007, Paul Renner/Renner Images Then it starts! After building up courage, the first wildebeest takes the plunge, thousands will follow but few will lead! They are driven by migratory instinct as they follow the rains through the Masai Mara into the Serengeti and back all in search of fresh grass.
Wildebeest Leaping Into the Mara River Canon 1D-Mark lll, Lens: Canon 100-400IS Copyright 2007, Paul Renner/Renner Images One of the things they fear, and for good reason, is the huge Nile Crocodiles hiding, submerged underwater. What is so amazing about all of this, is witnessing the intensity of the strong will for survival exemplified by the animals as they to cross the river. It really is survival of the fittest, natures way of making certain that the strong are the ones to pass their genes on to future generations.
Crocodile and Wildebeest Canon 1D-Mark lll, Lens: Canon 100-400IS Copyright 2007, Paul Renner/Renner Images Cheetahs waking up after a nap during a leisurely day on the plains. Maybe now it is time for a meal?
Cheetah Family Canon 20D Lens: Canon 28-105mm Copyright 2007, Paul Renner/Renner Images Africa is famous for it's spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Each day our morning game drive begins before sunrise. On our afternoon game drives, we return to the lodge just after sunset. This gives us the best opportunities to photograph this incredible beauty.
Sunrise on the Mara Masai Mara National Park, Kenya Canon 20D Lens: Canon 28-105mm Copyright 2007, Paul Renner/Renner Images I hope you will join me on an African Safari, for your adventure of a lifetime!!! For more information, prices and itineraries click here . Enjoy each day, For information regarding safaris and reservations call You may also contact Somak Safaris at 800-757-6625
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