Mini 2 AfricanSafari group 8-the great wildebeest migration

[Dale D]

On September 19th, we finally saw what we came to see, and what we have been dreaming of seeing for years of trying. We have been to this area before several years ago but never saw a river crossing. The year round amazing phenomenon of the wildebeest migration never ceases to awe. The animals have the incredible ability to follow the rains and the clouds and the grass, which is alway greener further on. The migration follows a clockwise path throughout the year between the countries of Tanzania and Kenya. These images were shot from the Tanzania side, as the wildebeests leapt over high shore cliffs into the dangerous waters of the Mara River, separating the two countries. They fully know about the waiting crocodiles, and they often abort their crossing. But to watch the slow amassing of huge numbers of animals (hundreds of thousands) collect on the shore and read the river and finally decide to cross, is one of the greatest sights in the world. Enjoy these. I have way too many to show. This is just a small sampler.

I shall remember these images for the rest of my life.

Enjoy! All comments always welcomed.

 

[Phantomrain.org]

Holy Beasts, that a lot of Nature, you must have been holding your breath.

Phantomrain.org
Gear to fly in the Rain.

 

[Dale D]

Holy Beasts, that a lot of Nature, you must have been holding your breath.

Phantomrain.org
Gear to fly in the Rain.

To be there and watch this astounding and awesome spectacle was one of the highlights of my lifetimes of travel. The sounds of the grunting, and the water rushing, and the dust and splashing and turmoil...everything happening all at once, I didn't know where to point my lens first. Tones of things going on simultanenously everywhere. I have a video but it will be a part of my overall production, if I ever finish editing.

Dale

 

[Deleted member 103366]

You are secretly working for the next series of the BBC's "Life" videos, aren't you?
If not I bet you'd love them if you can get the DVD's etc.
The crocs gather for that crossing.

 

[Dale D]

You a secretly working of the next series of the BBC's "Life" videos aren't you?

Wow- what a great compliment!! I am honored. So glad you enjoyed.

 

[GrayHornet]

On September 19th, we finally saw what we came to see, and what we have been dreaming of seeing for years of trying. We have been to this area before several years ago but never saw a river crossing. The year round amazing phenomenon of the wildebeest migration never ceases to awe. The animals have the incredible ability to follow the rains and the clouds and the grass, which is alway greener further on. The migration follows a clockwise path throughout the year between the countries of Tanzania and Kenya. These images were shot from the Tanzania side, as the wildebeests leapt over high shore cliffs into the dangerous waters of the Mara River, separating the two countries. They fully know about the waiting crocodiles, and they often abort their crossing. But to watch the slow amassing of huge numbers of animals (hundreds of thousands) collect on the shore and read the river and finally decide to cross, is one of the greatest sights in the world. Enjoy these. I have way too many to show. This is just a small sampler.

I shall remember these images for the rest of my life.

Enjoy! All comments always welcomed.

Stunning pictures!

 

[bfuqua]

Thank you for sharing.

 

[Vapor069]

On September 19th, we finally saw what we came to see, and what we have been dreaming of seeing for years of trying. We have been to this area before several years ago but never saw a river crossing. The year round amazing phenomenon of the wildebeest migration never ceases to awe. The animals have the incredible ability to follow the rains and the clouds and the grass, which is alway greener further on. The migration follows a clockwise path throughout the year between the countries of Tanzania and Kenya. These images were shot from the Tanzania side, as the wildebeests leapt over high shore cliffs into the dangerous waters of the Mara River, separating the two countries. They fully know about the waiting crocodiles, and they often abort their crossing. But to watch the slow amassing of huge numbers of animals (hundreds of thousands) collect on the shore and read the river and finally decide to cross, is one of the greatest sights in the world. Enjoy these. I have way too many to show. This is just a small sampler.

I shall remember these images for the rest of my life.

Enjoy! All comments always welcomed.

Wow... that's amazing! Were they being chased by a pride of lions... or hyenas?

 

[Prop Wash]

It's stunning to look @ all those animals moving in unison. Can't imagine seeing what you saw, felt and heard.

 

[Dale D]

Wow... that's amazing! Were they being chased by a pride of lions... or hyenas?

Actually no
We have lost out on numerous crossings when they see a lion they retreat and disappear
All ten thousand of them in less than 3 minutes

 

[Dbez1]

Incredible timing! Thanks for posting these photos.

 

[Dale D]

Incredible timing! Thanks for posting these photos.

Yes we were really lucky. We had seen several other small er crossings but this one was the grand daddy of all crossings. Lucky indeed.

 

[Droniac]

On September 19th, we finally saw what we came to see, and what we have been dreaming of seeing for years of trying. We have been to this area before several years ago but never saw a river crossing. The year round amazing phenomenon of the wildebeest migration never ceases to awe. The animals have the incredible ability to follow the rains and the clouds and the grass, which is alway greener further on. The migration follows a clockwise path throughout the year between the countries of Tanzania and Kenya. These images were shot from the Tanzania side, as the wildebeests leapt over high shore cliffs into the dangerous waters of the Mara River, separating the two countries. They fully know about the waiting crocodiles, and they often abort their crossing. But to watch the slow amassing of huge numbers of animals (hundreds of thousands) collect on the shore and read the river and finally decide to cross, is one of the greatest sights in the world. Enjoy these. I have way too many to show. This is just a small sampler.

I shall remember these images for the rest of my life.

Enjoy! All comments always welcomed.

Expected nothing less based on your previous work. Extraordinary. Great stuff!!! Godspeed, Dale! Droniac

 

[Dale D]

Thanks for those comments. Still have a few more in the tank that I am working on. Then, when all the stills are edited, I will start assembling the video.