Lilac Breasted Roller, Masai Mara Kenya

A Lilac Breasted Roller. Feeding mainly on flying insects, this bird is relatively easy to photograph as it sits on leafless branches in the midst of open grassy areas. This one is from the Masai Mara.

Leopard, Masai Mara Kenya

Cat in the bush! Check out those whiskers...

Masai Giraffe, Masai Mara Kenya

A rather sleek Masai Giraffe from the Mara Triangle.

Acacia Tortilis, Amboseli Kenya

A graphic B&W image of Acacia Tortilis at sunset in Amboseli.

Cheetah Brothers, Masai Mata Kenya

The Mara Triangle 'Brothers' looking for lunch.

Exhausted Lion, Masai Mara Kenya

Flat out in the Mara Triangle. Must've been a hard night.

Lion Sex, Masai Mara Kenya

I've never seen leopards mate, unlike lions who seem to prefer wide open spaces and mate every 15 to 20 minutes day & night for a week. Exhausting!

Speke's Weaver, Masai Mara Kenya

First Knot

Lurking Crocodile, Mara River Kenya

Oddly enough, most plains game don't appear to recognise threatening crocs in water, and I gather that they can't smell them either.

Crowned Crane Portrait, B&W

A Crowned Crane preening. Maintaining such elaborate plumage takes time and effort.

Leopard, Masai Mara Kenya

A female Leopard from the Mara Triangle (Mara Conservancy).

Speke's Weaver, Amboseli Kenya

A Speke's weaver in a typical setting, Amboseli.

Ground Hornbill, Masai Mara Kenya

Handsome chap. A Ground Hornbill from the Mara.

Lion Cub Portrait, Masai Mara Kenya

The Contemplative Cub

Masai Mara Sunset (Rainy Season Version)

Sunset through rain in the Mara this weekend.

Spotted Hyenas, Masai Mara Kenya

The den-mother & her charge.

Rhino, Nairobi National Park

Taken in Nairobi Park a while back. A typical pose... It's uncommon to get action shots of Rhino, and not advisable to try!

Female Leopard, Masai Mara Kenya

A mature female leopard from the Mara Triangle. Unusual to see one out in the open like this.

Secretary Bird, Masai Mara.

A Secretary Bird from the Mara- displaying all it's 'pens'. I've waited a long time for the right tailwind to get this shot!

WartHog, Masai Mara Kenya

Masai Mara Warthog. Looks like he's wearing high heels?

Afternoon Lie-In, Masai Mara Kenya

Snoozing between hunts.