The world as I see it
We were lucky enough to have multiple wildebeest crossings in our first few days in the Mara. Crossing number 4 was just as chaotic as the rest of them. It also allowed us time to experiment with motion blur. Most of my motion blur photos didn't turn out very well. But it was fun to …
This was our third crossing in the two days we'd been in the Mara. There were more zebras with this crossing but it appeared that all of the animals survived. Maralee
There is danger everywhere for the Wildebeest and Zebras crossing the river. There are crocodiles in the river and other predators waiting elsewhere. Unbeknownst to us, there was a lioness hiding in the tall grass waiting for the right moment to attack. It happened so fast I didn't see it right away but in front …
Once one wildebeest is brave enough to cross the river, everyone else follows and it is chaos. They will run, jump, fall or slide off of the cliff to get to the water and nothing will stop them (except maybe a crocodile). It is thrilling to watch but the whole event only lasts a few …
