An almost-daily photo blog from Kenya By Elsen Karstad, resident in Kenya, East Africa. Cameras: Nikon Z8 & Nikon D850 Lenses: Nikon 14-24 F2.8, Nikon z20-70 f2.8 Nikon 50 F2.8, Sigma 105 F2.8 Macro, Nikon 70-200 F2.8, Nikon 200-500, Nikon 600 F6.3 Enquiries on photo use or prints, email elknbi@gmail.com
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Bull Elelphant- Amboseli Kenya
Well that's a wrap for 2012 everyone! For me it's been a good year- hope your's has been as well. Amy & I look forward to spending more time in the bush in 2013 (bound to be less rain & more flying...) and to bring you bigger, better and bolder Pic-a-Days! Back from Watamu Jan 4th. Thanks for all the support. elk
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Friday, December 21, 2012
Grey Heron- Amboseli Kenya
A Grey Heron- slightly iridescent when seen up close. This one was
patrolling the swamp in Amboseli looking for snakes, frogs, insects.....
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Takaungu Fishing Boats- Kenya Coast
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Moonflower- Mt. Kenya
This was taken with my camera phone near Mt. Kenya. The Moonflower- AKA Datura- is rather infamous. From Wikipedia:
Due to the potent combination of anticholinergic substances it contains, Datura intoxication typically produces effects similar to that of an anticholinergic delirium (as contrasted to hallucination): a complete inability to differentiate reality from fantasy; hyperthermia; tachycardia; bizarre, and possibly violent behavior; and severe mydriasis with resultant painful photophobia that can last several days. Pronounced amnesia is another commonly reported effect.
Due to the potent combination of anticholinergic substances it contains, Datura intoxication typically produces effects similar to that of an anticholinergic delirium (as contrasted to hallucination): a complete inability to differentiate reality from fantasy; hyperthermia; tachycardia; bizarre, and possibly violent behavior; and severe mydriasis with resultant painful photophobia that can last several days. Pronounced amnesia is another commonly reported effect.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
White-Browed Robin-chat- Nairobi Kenya
One of my favourite back-yard birds, the Robin-chat (a Thrush) is a master songster with very individual and varied whistled tunes- real melodies that help mark it's vigorously defended territory.
Monday, December 17, 2012
African Fish Eagle- Lake Baringo Kenya
A Lake Baringo African Fish Eagle with tilapia. The Tugen Hills loom in the background, part of the Great Rift Valley escarpment- altitude up to 8500ft (2600m). Lake Baringo's altitude is 2850ft (870m)
Friday, December 14, 2012
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Green-Headed Sunbird- Nairobi Kenya
This Green-Headed Sunbird is a very territorial resident of my forested yard here in Nairobi. And yes- the head CAN look sort of green(ish) in the right light......
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Baby Colobus- Mt. Kenya
Very young Colobus are called 'whiteys' for obvious reasons.... Notice the long & powerful fingers, which compensates for the lack of opposable thumb, unusual in primates.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Friday, December 7, 2012
Vervet Monkey- Lake Naivasha Kenya
Nice coat on this Vervet- and it's needed during the occasional frosty night at Lake Naivasha (altitude 6,200ft).
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Doum Palm- Meru Park, Kenya
Another of Viv's favourite trees- the Doum Palm. This one lives in Meru Park
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Monday, December 3, 2012
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