The Big-5 in Black-and-White

7 03 2013

The “Big Five” is probably Africa’s most sought-after animals – the term was coined by colonial-era trophy hunters to describe the group of animals considered the most dangerous to hunt: Black Rhino, Buffalo, Elephant, Leopard and Lion. Today, these animals are a major reason for the popularity of South Africa’s wildlife reserves among locals and tourists from all over the world.

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We’re participating in the online adventure travel and photography magazine LetsBeWild.com‘s Wild Weekly Photo Challenge for bloggers. This week’s challenge is “Black-and-White

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13 responses

7 03 2013
Playamart - Zeebra Designs

you are amazing! you should get a special prize for your prompt posts! so it’s black and white? fun! see you again soon! great post!

7 03 2013
de Wets Wild

Thank you Z!

Looking forward to your entry!

(The time difference between the US and South Africa makes it easy to get the post in shortly after the new challenge is announced and before heading for work! It’s 4am here now, and we are early risers ;-)

7 03 2013
Playamart - Zeebra Designs

you certainly are early risers! it’s 9 p.m here! have a great day!
z

7 03 2013
Imelda

Lovely animals! I love the running elephant with flying ears. :-)

7 03 2013
de Wets Wild

Thank you very much Imelda!

9 03 2013
lagottocattleya

i love the big cats…

9 03 2013
de Wets Wild

Thank you lagottocattleya

9 03 2013
Tina Schell

Very nice!

9 03 2013
de Wets Wild

Thank you Tina!

13 03 2013
mtlawleyshire

oh I love those cats

13 03 2013
de Wets Wild

Thank you!

22 04 2013
Rosemarie

I love these black and white photos of the Big 5. Magnificent animals. Thank you again for liking my various posts on the Dolomites and my feeble haiku attempts.

22 04 2013
de Wets Wild

Thank you Rosemarie!

I love reading your blogposts on a daily basis!

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