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Zimbabwe's doors are open (THE STORY IS COMPLETE....PHEW!!)
« on: August 31, 2010, 09:49:23 pm »
While I sift through over 3000 pictures and put a comprehensive ride report together, this is what we had to endure on night four from the Kariba Ferry....shocking, isn't it?
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Re: Zimbabwe's doors are open
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2010, 09:59:17 pm »
Whoop Whoop, have been waiting for this one as well......

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Re: Zimbabwe's doors are open
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2010, 10:09:10 pm »
looks like torture
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Re: Zimbabwe's doors are open
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2010, 10:09:54 pm »
It is going to be GOOD. . .
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Re: Zimbabwe's doors are open
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2010, 10:33:27 pm »
Quote from: GlenInk on August 31, 2010, 10:09:10 pm
looks like torture

It was, I am really battling to come to terms with Africa...... :biggrin:
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Re: Zimbabwe's doors are open
« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2010, 10:42:14 pm »
Fantastic photo Adventurer!!! Great compo and placement of the sun on the hotspot!! DOF worked well and great warm colours. Subject placement compliment the overall picture!! WELL DONE BUD!!! If this is an exsample of whats to come :thumleft: I can't wait :thumleft: :thumleft: :thumleft:
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Re: Zimbabwe's doors are open
« Reply #6 on: August 31, 2010, 11:55:59 pm »
And other okes prefer to crawl in cages along the N1 at about that time of day?
Great pic.
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Re: Zimbabwe's doors are open
« Reply #7 on: September 01, 2010, 01:29:32 am »
Looking forward to it.
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Re: Zimbabwe's doors are open
« Reply #8 on: September 01, 2010, 07:14:17 am »
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Re: Zimbabwe's doors are open
« Reply #9 on: September 01, 2010, 07:56:16 am »
Can't wait, doing a Zim trip in Dec. So hopefully will see this report before we leave. :pot: :happy1:
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Re: Zimbabwe's doors are open
« Reply #10 on: September 01, 2010, 08:01:07 am »
Quote from: Harry the Buffalo on August 31, 2010, 10:42:14 pm
Fantastic photo Adventurer!!! Great compo and placement of the sun on the hotspot!! DOF worked well and great warm colours. Subject placement compliment the overall picture!! WELL DONE BUD!!! If this is an exsample of whats to come :thumleft: I can't wait :thumleft: :thumleft: :thumleft:

Ag no!!!!! Guys i again checked the web address and it says www.wilddog.za.net and not www.outdoorsphoto.co.za, one of these days people are going to discuss the best times to plant your "stink afrikaners" and what potting soil to use.  :imaposer:

Adventurer, great pic, i cant add anything else as Harry has already disected it! :thumleft:
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Re: Zimbabwe's doors are open
« Reply #11 on: September 01, 2010, 08:24:35 am »
Quote from: yaartbrak on September 01, 2010, 08:01:07 am
Quote from: Harry the Buffalo on August 31, 2010, 10:42:14 pm
Fantastic photo Adventurer!!! Great compo and placement of the sun on the hotspot!! DOF worked well and great warm colours. Subject placement compliment the overall picture!! WELL DONE BUD!!! If this is an exsample of whats to come :thumleft: I can't wait :thumleft: :thumleft: :thumleft:

Ag no!!!!! Guys i again checked the web address and it says www.wilddog.za.net and not www.outdoorsphoto.co.za, one of these days people are going to discuss the best times to plant your "stink afrikaners" and what potting soil to use.  :imaposer:

Adventurer, great pic, i cant add anything else as Harry has already disected it! :thumleft:

Got a bit clever there last night!! :ricky: Moet die farking whisky,s wees. :laughing4: :laughing4: :imaposer:
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Re: Zimbabwe's doors are open
« Reply #12 on: September 01, 2010, 08:25:09 am »
That picture was taken by my wife Carol, I ride the bike, she takes the pictures.... 8)
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Re: Zimbabwe's doors are open
« Reply #13 on: September 01, 2010, 09:44:01 am »
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Re: Zimbabwe's doors are open
« Reply #15 on: September 01, 2010, 09:49:35 am »
Looking forward to this one K
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Re: Zimbabwe's doors are open
« Reply #16 on: September 01, 2010, 09:52:42 am »
that is an awesome pic ..captures the spirit of Africa so well....

why do politicians an dictators fork everything up..africa should be the leading continent on earth ..... 
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Re: Zimbabwe's doors are open
« Reply #19 on: September 01, 2010, 10:30:39 am »
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