Airline safety checks


Posted by Graeme Guy on Sun Sep 07, 2014 2:27 am

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Small African airlines are suffering economic cut-backs and are out-sourcing safety procedures, such as seat-belt checks, to external agencies. 


In reality we had just encountered a female giraffe and her calf at the end of the Intrepids Mara Camp airstrip. I had just changed to a wide-angle lens to accommodate the extremities of the female when I heard a plane approaching. Cursing the intrusion I wen into 'machine gun mode' and the plane made its entry on the scene during the sequence. I laughed when I saw one of the frames..

Canon EOS1D Mk3, 80mm, f9, 1/1250sec, ISO 400


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by Lerkes on Sun Sep 07, 2014 6:11 am
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Graeme - I laughed, too. I don't think I've ever seen a shot like this that wasn't photoshopped. Pretty cool! Steve
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by SantaFeJoe on Sun Sep 07, 2014 7:25 am
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Better than King Kong! I love the twist in the young giraffes' neck. Fun shot!

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by Carol Clarke on Sun Sep 07, 2014 7:55 am
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Brilliant!  Right place, right time - end result great shot Graeme!  :D
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by luiscasals on Sun Sep 07, 2014 10:38 am
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Great shot, love the head turn of both mama and calf. Also, is there a small bird of the female giraffe front right leg? This shot has a lot to it. I really like it.
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by LouBuonomo on Sun Sep 07, 2014 10:49 am
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awesome !!!
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by Cindy Marple on Sun Sep 07, 2014 12:54 pm
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Wonderful! Definitely got a chuckle out of this one. The nice light and wonderful clouds don't hurt either.
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by Morkel Erasmus on Mon Sep 08, 2014 5:27 pm
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A cool moment Graeme!
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by Steven Major on Mon Sep 08, 2014 6:14 pm
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For me, the image and caption illustrate why there has never been a photographer known for their sense of humor.
 

by david fletcher on Tue Sep 09, 2014 1:41 am
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fantastic! love the humour and opportunity taken. WD Graeme!
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