Karen and I got back yesterday from leading another successful trip to Kenya. Being the middle of the long rains, we were worried about the weather, especially when looking at the forecast before departure and seeing heavy rains predicted for every day we were there. Somehow, however, we were able to work around all the downpours and didn’t miss a single game drive. We even got plenty of sunshine, and incredibly moody skies. I’m just starting to go through all the files, and I’ll get to plenty of those dramatic skies soon, but for today’s post, I wanted to share this close-up portrait of a mother spotted hyena and her newborn pup. We were told the pup was only a few days old. I missed the moment the Mom used her mouth to pull the pup out of the burrow, but caught plenty of other interaction between the two. Hyenas were everywhere on this trip, and we also saw a clan of ten or so that included multiple pups playing on the open savanna. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 400, f/5.6 at 1/800th of a second.
Going to start going through my photos and take up your challenge to see if I can out do some of them. Thank you for the help with the camera. Still lots to learn.
Such a tender moment to see, for an animal so maligned for their fierceness. A collective “awwwww” is in order. Welcome back and can’t wait for more posts from Africa!
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Karen and I got back yesterday from leading another successful trip to Kenya. Being the middle of the long rains, we were worried about the weather, especially when looking at the forecast before departure and seeing heavy rains predicted for every day we were there. Somehow, however, we were able to work around all the downpours and didn’t miss a single game drive. We even got plenty of sunshine, and incredibly moody skies. I’m just starting to go through all the files, and I’ll get to plenty of those dramatic skies soon, but for today’s post, I wanted to share this close-up portrait of a mother spotted hyena and her newborn pup. We were told the pup was only a few days old. I missed the moment the Mom used her mouth to pull the pup out of the burrow, but caught plenty of other interaction between the two. Hyenas were everywhere on this trip, and we also saw a clan of ten or so that included multiple pups playing on the open savanna. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 400, f/5.6 at 1/800th of a second.
That’s an amazing photo, Sean! Welcome home. Can’t wait to see your other postcards!
Thanks Sue. Looking forward to diving into this latest batch of files.
Beautifully focused and captured at the “decisive moment.”
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Thanks Michael.
Going to start going through my photos and take up your challenge to see if I can out do some of them. Thank you for the help with the camera. Still lots to learn.
Ha, sounds good Dee. Looking forward to seeing what you captured. I’m sure we have a lot of nearly identicals.
I know it’s trite, but ain’t nature wonderful!
Sure is Mom.
Great to have you back!!
Thanks Bill Good to be back. Sort of.
Welcome back!
Ivy loves the hyenas. She said “Awww they’re so cute!”
Ivy knows her stuff.
Great shot, Sean! One for books! The professional publications I mean!! Submit it everywhere possible !
Great shot, Sean! One for the books The professional publications I mean Submit it everywhere!
Thanks Jane. The Mom/baby interaction shots always do well.
Such a tender moment to see, for an animal so maligned for their fierceness. A collective “awwwww” is in order. Welcome back and can’t wait for more posts from Africa!
Yeah, The Lion King didn’t do the hyena and favors.