the spotted hyena is a disgusting critter. This one is covered in blood from feeding on a Rhino. She came down to the water hole to wash off a bit. We could smell her from 30 yards away when the wind shifted. Can’t even describe what she smelled like, but let’s say that skunk would have been better.
One of the coolest things about being on a Safari drive is that you can be driving for a half hour just looking around and then come around the corner and there are critters right in your face. These Giraffe were just right there as we came around the bend in the trail.
While on Safari you might not think so much about the stars since standing outside in the dark is usually not the smartest thing to do. I did get a chance at one of our location in the Okovango Delta to look at the Milky Way while a guide stood guard for me. Hippos had just walked by. Saw the southern cross and scorpio. Did not recognize any other constellations.
While on Safari I really wanted to get an Impala in mid air. Last day driving back to camp a group of Impala decide to jump across the road right in front of us. Camera comes up, driver stops the vehicle and I start shooting. 
We flew on a total of 11 airplanes for this trip. This is the view from the small 5 seater that we took to the Kwara airstrip in Botswana.
These African Wild Dogs were just playing around with the Zebra. Zebra are much to big for for the dogs to take down.
Sometimes I forget that my camera has video capability and there are some things that just sell better than a still. Here is some hd video I shot while on the trip.
My wife and I just visited Africa for the first time. We were celebrating our 25th anniversary. They say it’s a trip of a lifetime. Hopefully it won’t be the only time I get there. This photo is of African Wild Dogs having a little down time before going out on a hunt. It is from the Okavango Delta area.
Last week I spend a few days at the Oregon Coast. Started in Newport and worked my way south to the Coos Bay area. There are many great places to stop along the way. The D4 and D750 were the two cameras I brought. The 80-400, 28-300, 16-35 and 16mm fisheye were all that was needed. This was a bit of a reconnaissance trip so I know where and how long I want to spend for the next time. There is plenty more to explore than what I did but I now have a good sense of the distances and the time it takes to drive to various locations. If you go before the end of May you pretty much have the place to yourself. Hardly any traffic and all the hotels are not very busy. Get a tide chart so you know when the waves will be the most active. More later.
Took a ride out to the Volo Bog this morning. No signs of life other than the occasional cross country ski track. Some reeds, and canoes (different location nearby) waiting for warmer weather. 
