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A magical moment in the Ngorongoro Crater when something seemed to be happening in every direction, it was such a buzz.

Zebras are generally slower than horses, but their great stamina helps them outpace predators.

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Suggester said; "Wow! This is so clear. I love how the flamingos are in the background and how the zebras are running."

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~Laurawolf12345 Mar 4, 2013
I really works with the flamingoes in the background! Awesome C:
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*burcyna Feb 26, 2013
stunning....
great colors!
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~heatherae Jan 15, 2013  Professional Photographer
Wow, wow wow wow and wow!
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~FloatingKiss Dec 26, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
If you don't mind asking what lens did you use? I'm planning to go to Tanzania later this year and I need to buy a perfect one for the trip, it's a great photo by the way
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~Lightkast Dec 26, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Sure, I used the Canon 100-400. I also took the Canon 24-70 with me. I too struggled to decide what to take and decided to leave my 70-200 f/2.8 at home, there was occasions I'd miss it but I didn't miss the extra weight! I thought about getting a 400 prime or the 300 prime with 1.4 converter, but I'm glad I didn't purely for the fact I was on a general tour so had no control over where the vehicle would be located etc, so having the 100-400 gave me plenty of flexiblity. I also took a second body so that I could switch to the 24-70 in an instant, you don't wanna change lenses much out on safari as it can be pretty dusty at times.
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~FloatingKiss Dec 31, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
thanks for the advice :) I might not be able to get another DSLR right now though, I have an EOS 400d it has a built in function that cleans the sensor every time it switches off, do you think that will be sufficient if I take 2 lenses? Since I'd prefer that option instead of taking my bridge as a backup since those ones would be much lower quality and where you on a regular safari or a typical photography one? Sorry for all these questions, it's just that I'd rather be prepared than sorry :)
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~Lightkast Jan 11, 2013  Hobbyist Photographer
Sure. You'd probably want to pre-plan what you're taking photos of then so you don't have to change lenses too much (i.e. telephoto for safaris, wide angle for landscapes). I second body or even just a second camera would be good though if you're on safari for instance and you want a wider shot, but most of your shots will definately be at the long end.

I was on a regular safari which is why I mentioned the zoom previously, it gives you flexiblity. A prime is too limiting when you have no control over vehicle positioning etc. Would've loved to have done a photographic tour over there but they were too expensive.
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*peterpateman Nov 23, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Magical indeed!
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~Lightkast Dec 26, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Thank you Peter, this photo still holds a special place in my heart.
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Mood: Passionate ~xXjannatXx Nov 7, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
This is so amazing and inspiring! The colors are lovely.. I love how there is pink in the background yet the main focus is on the black and white zebras.. Great job, great shot! =3
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