Now I know most of you won’t get this from the photos.. so I’ll tell you, next week Sunday we’re off to the Kalahari for 10 days… cleaned the camera, charged the batteries and rearing to go, as long as they finish my car by then…
Hi Ho, Hi Ho and off to work we go… like hell, off to the bush we go.. with camera in hand and fun on the line and birds and animals to photo…….. sung to that song by the height impaired people… (dwarfs, midgets what did we call those little guys in sleeping beauty?)
The Photographic Journey of bulldog. 
Thank you for bringing South Africa up close and personal to us. We are truly blessed to have you capture the essence of your beautiful country and share with us. These shots are phenomenal!
Thanks so much… you are too kind with your complements…
Well, if you can take (another) break, so can I! Have fun! Great photos, Rob! I still want to know how you get them to pose like that for you… 😉
I talk to the animals.. like in that film… why do you not believe me??? lol
Well, I talk to Scrappy and he refuses to “strike a pose.” What is it that you say, Dr. Doolittle?
Woof woof… damn it I said… woof woof…
Prachtig! Gorgeous photos. Thanks for bringing nature into our living room.
My pleasure Marion…
So when will you sign the adoption papers???
for you as a daughter .. right now… you can seranade your old man to sleep daily…
LOL you would not be napping much lately my muse has gone off to inspire someone else… she promises to return soon!
Get her back… get her back…!!!!!!
She’s sly!
Wonderful shots. I’m curious: what kind of zoom lense to you have?
Thank you.. I use a FujiFilm HS 10 has a zoom lens equivilant to a 28 by 720 mm
WOWSERS! NOw I understand how you get such good shots. My zoom is a 300 mm lense – I’d probably get eaten if I tried to take the same pics as you 😀
Not to burst the bubble but we get a lot of sightings of animals that if you put your hand out you could touch them… we are in a vehicle naturally… I have lion photos that you dare not put the camera out of the window…
https://visitstothepark.wordpress.com/2013/01/29/lion-close-ups-kalahari-lions/
These lions were in reach of ones hand if stuck out the window… and they are totally wild in a game reserve… lying in the road…
Fantastic! I’m so glad you are able to travel again! Enjoy–but I know you will!
Thank you… I’m back to normal but my car is still not finished… going on over on Monday to kick up a bit of Bulldog dust…
I am impressed with the quality of these photos 🙂 Not just technical perfection, but the moments and expressions you’ve caught. Have a great trip, Bulldog 🙂
Thanks Paula… take a lot of photos trying to capture just the right moment…
Can’t wait to see some of your photos. Just color me green with envy! 😉
Thanks LuAnn… come on over…
If I could only snap my fingers and make it happen! 🙂
Have fun!!!! I can’t wait to see the pics :).
Thanks …
I’m sure you’ll have a fab trip bulldog. Hope you’re feeling much better now too! 😀
I’m back to 100% thanks to a bit of unintentional self chiropractic work… it will be a great trip…
I’m sure you’ll be having a wonderful time in the Kalahari, Bulldog – enjoy every minute!
Thank you…
Yeah; more pictures for all of us. Are you planning to spring a surprise test on your blog followers to tell how many animals we can recognize and name?
I’m hoping by now you all know them… lol… but would never do that to all of you.. I know I hate tests, specially now at this age… don’t even enjoy the Doctors tests.. (grin)
Sounds like you’re off to have a lot of fun! Congrats on the photo blog contest. I haven’t read the post yet but heard you were the winner of something. Woo Hoo! Beautiful collection of photos today! Every one is awesome!
I didn’t know how to reach you by email so am including a link about a book on the Plight of the Rhino. I thought of you and wanted to share.
http://thestoryreadingapeblog.com/2013/11/29/plight-of-the-rhino-a-wildlife-anthology-by-springbok-publications-1-springbok-publications-wildlife-anthology-launch-today/
Have a great trip!!!
Thanks Mrs P yes I won a book of poems from Doris… and I do love poetry… going to look at the link you’ve sent again Thanks…
Hello Bulldog great photos like always, have news YOU WON! my last post I put if anyone wanted the book to put a comment well this book goes to south africa!!! Yesterday it was thanks giving and wanted for someone from my house to pick the little paper and your name came up, yay!! Please email me at dorisgpg@yahoo.com or give me your email.
My email address is rainslie@vodamail.co.za never won anything before so I’m very excited about this… and I do love poetry…
Well you WON!! will e-mail you today 😉 have a great day!
These great photos are going to be tough acts to follow, but I’ll bet you’re going to come up with even more wonderful shots. I hope you have a terrific time!
Thanks Russ….
yey – I’m excited for you. Can’t wait to see all your animal photos – hi ho, hi ho, it’s off to the bush rob goes….
Thanks .. feel a bit kid like with excitement..
I hope your neck is feeling better and that you have a great time!
The neck is 100 % now after my accidental self chiropractic repair… thanks for mentioning it… never been there without it being outstanding…
So glad to hear that.
Fantastic series! Enjoy your trip 🙂
Thank you Inga… watch this space…
It’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs……glad to hear you’re off to play and not off to work. Looking forward to your photos upon your return….enjoy 🙂
Thanks Ingrid… I knew it was something like that… keep watching at least we have a connection to internet there…
Awesome photos! Have fun! And the words you provided to go with that old tune don’t quite fit and I can believe I actually tried to sing it in the first place! haha
Diana… you are the nicest of people to try and sing my words to the song… I thought I’d need to change my undies picturing you trying to sing that… I’m still laughing… Linda wanted to know what I was laughing at, she is also laughing too… my poetry and song writing are not something any one should touch… lololol.. in fact ..LMAO…
Glad I could make you…pee your pants…??? LOL
Hi Rob – I shouldn’t be envious as I am about to leave for a trip of lifetime to Australia – but nothing beats a bush holiday and the Kgalagadi is one of my favourite game reserves. Have an amazing time – I will be following your reports from Oz!
Oh Puppy… enjoy the Australian trip… I wish I could get over there myself but just can’t afford it… so we go second best… Kalahari…
Enjoy your trip – looking forward to more wildlife photo masterpieces.
Thanks Brian… feel like a kid near Christmas…
I was rather hoping you were coming to Australia – sob!
Julie you need to import a bit more animals to get me there… lol.. a few more Springboks and I’ll come…
Hi Bulldog,
are you staying in South Africa? you make a lot’s of interresting and beautiful pictures .. lucky you… am stock in my office with a cold weather outside … not fair…
Yep Fabrice… a Proud South African I am… keep a watch for more photos…
Snow White and the Seven Midgets. Are they going with you? Looking forward to more great animal shots.
Yep I’m taking Snow white for me and the seven midgets for Linda…
How wonderful!!! Cannot wait to see all you capture with that camera of yours!! Of course, you will both be in my prayers for safety. I am praising God that He kept you safe during your last trip even though you were inconvenienced, it could have been so much worse.
(Oh, and it’s dwarfs…and now, thanks to you, I will be singing that song the rest of the day!! Ugh!!) 🙂
Thank you Skye… He had his hand over us that day.. was teaching me something I’m sure… hi ho hi ho and off to work we go… keep singing…
Take me, take me, take me !
Come with, come with, come with…. your welcome… show you a bit of true Africa at its hottest…
Look forward for more of your capture.
Thank you…
Some splendid animal shots there, but I especially like the picture Kalagadi with them all sheltering under the tree.
The springbok… they are one f my favs… and you have to go there to see them in great numbers…
Hope all goes well 🙂 Have a wonderful trip, Bulldog 🙂
Thank you.. I always do even if I see nothing… my kinda world…
Wowww che meraviglia, vi auguro che il tempo sia bello e possiate godere di questo viaggio. Fai tante foto mi raccomando, ma so che lo farai di tua spontanea volontà, ti piace troppo scattare foto 🙂
Ciao, Pat
P.S. Queste foto sono stupende!!!
Thanks Patrizia, yes there will be plenty of photos.. took over 2500 last trip so I imagine the same will happen this time…
That’s fantastic. Wishing you both a wonderful time and protection on your way. Pawkisses 🙂
Thank you…
wow! I am already excited to hear this dear Rob, have a nice travel and please be in safe… These photographs are all amazing. The resting big cat and the polka dots bird are my favourites… 🙂 Thank you, have a nice day, and weekend, love, nia
Thanks Nia… got to get more photos for my blog… so we need to see lots of exciting things…