African Fish Eagle and the Terrapin by taffy

African Fish Eagle and the Terrapin

Another scene of nature's cycle. It's interesting to see such scenes as I'm by nature fairly squeamish (ridiculously so according to most friends and family), but here, it just fits the world. There's nothing casual or uncaring about it, but about survival.
Today was another amazing day of game drives from cheetah to vultures and so much in between. The last photo op of the day involved a sleeping lion, close to our jeep, who then woke up, yawned a wide yawn twice, and went back to sleep. So many still to download and process! Thanks for your understanding at my lack of consistent comments! Off to sleep as our game drive in the morning leaves at 6:15 for sunrise.
What a moment!
January 5th, 2019  
Fantastic clarity!
January 5th, 2019  
Fabulous capture and details
January 5th, 2019  
excellent capture. So glad you are enjoying the safari experience and getting some good captures. Look forward to more.
January 5th, 2019  
Must be fascinating to watch!
January 5th, 2019  
Fabulous capture of an Africa Fish Eagle. Such majestic birds.
January 5th, 2019  
Fab shot! Nature's cycle, as you say.
January 5th, 2019  
A very nice image. What an incredible adventure you are having.
January 5th, 2019  
Stunning bird so beautifully captured . I envy your whole experience but will have to suffice with your super photography ! fav
January 5th, 2019  
Great capture!
January 5th, 2019  
Wow a well timed capture fav
January 5th, 2019  
So exciting to see this Taffy! I am loving your images! Not thinking about the insects! Lol!
January 5th, 2019  
Fabulous, that must of been amazing to see. Awesome capture!
January 5th, 2019  
Good image
January 5th, 2019  
A super capture. Fav!! 😀
January 5th, 2019  
Another fantastic shot Fav
January 5th, 2019  
I didn't realise that these eagles were in Africa! What a lot you have to photograph! So good...fav
January 5th, 2019  
Great capture
January 5th, 2019  
Spectacular timing and capture.
January 5th, 2019  
Beautiful African Fish Eagle, great shot
January 5th, 2019  
Superb, as always. I look forward to seeing more!
January 5th, 2019  
Awesome photograph, Taffy.
January 5th, 2019  
Yup, survival sometimes is a bit gruesome. Have fun tomorrow
January 6th, 2019  
Wonderful shot. Very natural.
January 6th, 2019  
Fantastic.
January 6th, 2019  
Ack! Doing the necessary can be so unpleasant. Hoping that you have another exciting day tomorrow.
January 6th, 2019  
I can't imagine the scenes you must be seeing - this is spectacular. What an unbelievable trip.
January 6th, 2019  
Now this is nature! Can't wait to see more of your images from this trip.
January 6th, 2019  
Such clarity!
January 6th, 2019  
What an amazing shot!
January 6th, 2019  
a fantastic capture with wonderful detail and textures, fav!
January 6th, 2019  
A gorgeous natural photo. Those spikes on the tree are something else too. And it is a bit of a co-incidence - at the time that you were observing the end of a baby terrapin Jane was watching the release of tiny baby turtles! The full cycle. :)
January 6th, 2019  
Wonderful image - fav
January 6th, 2019  
Wonderful shot. And what an amazing experience. My son-in-law's sister went on an African safari 2 years ago and she posted (not on 365) a picture lying down next to a lion. Don't do that please.
January 6th, 2019  
Terrific capture :)
January 6th, 2019  
Wonderful capture
January 6th, 2019  
fantastic shot and sounds like an amazing adventure! fav
January 6th, 2019  
Great capture of the eagle in the wild.
It all sounds so wonderful! Must put it on my bucket list :)
January 6th, 2019  
beautiful
January 6th, 2019  
Excellent capture and great timing.
January 6th, 2019  
well caught.
January 6th, 2019  
Incredible shot
January 7th, 2019  
What a scene -- so "real" in how you captured what's happening. The downward angle of the tree limb and eagle take your attention right to the -- food, let's call it.
January 7th, 2019  
Fantastic - great to have a good zoom with you to catch such detail. Keep on shooting.
January 8th, 2019  
Wonderful capture of the Eagle! I remember being grossed out the first couple days of our safari, watching the animals eating their prey. Then after day 3, it just seemed natural to watch the lions devouring their kill. It’s also interesting that the animals pay seem to pay little attention to the people who were taking photos not too far away.
January 8th, 2019  
Brilliant timing. Looks like he says he's not giving it up though :)
January 8th, 2019  
Focus is right on.
January 12th, 2019  
Excellent capture and great timing.
January 15th, 2019  
Wow!
January 25th, 2019  
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