My World

This weekend was one of the best weekends I've had in a while, for so many reasons. Good friends and family, a new boat to try out, some wildlife and some of the best photos I've ever taken of birds!!

The trip started in the normal African way...



For me a big plus of the weekend was finally seeing hippo at the lake. I'd begun to think they were creatures of myth and everyone was leading me on. But sure enough they do exist...



Then I move swiftly on to what was, for me, the most amazing moments. We decided to feed the fish eagles. We bought some fish from the fishermen (4 for less than 50p) and went to find the eagles. They are used to ocassionally being fed by the fishermen when the catch isn't worthwhile so what works is to stand on the boat, fish raised in hand and whistle. Once you throw the fish in the water they swoop down and don't hsitate to circle right over your head, although they won't take the fish unless they feel it's at a safe enough distance. However, having fish eagles circle right above you is an opportunity no half decent wildlife photographer could ever pass up...exhibits A, B, C and D!!!...









And although this isn't a brilliant photo due to the distance from the subject and it's heavy cropping, it captures the essence of what we were watching and still amazes me to look at...



And on the way back...another not very good photo due to low lighting and bumpy roads. But still...I have to give the man credit in some form!!