As we wind down to the end of 2014 we look back at some of the highlights. Working at Londolozi we have the opportunity to meet guests from around the world, many who come from diverse fields but all who share a common interest – their love of the wild. Many people who visit the reserve have shared their stories with us on the blog as well as photographs taken during their stay. Below are images taken by guests who we feel deserve recognition for their excellence in our top 15 shots of the year.
And so we present the top 15 guest images of the year….
(in no order of preference):
Mighty Majingilane by Megan Thomas
Nanga’s newborn by Gary Tankard
Scruffy after feasting on a zebra by Phil Judd
Black and white elegance by Bruno Bervoets
The four tenors – red-billed oxpeckers by Paul Gold
Family Crossing the Sand River by Richard Keyser
The spirit of Londolozi by Tim Moolman
The Ximpalapala Young Female quenches her thirst by Gary Tankard
A palate of red, the scarlet chested sunbird by Tony Goldman
Droplets by Tony Goldman
Curious youth by Gary Tankard
A fiery night by Steve Gordon
The family of three by Phil Judd
Defying the elements by Phil Judd
A wee tired elephant by Ed Hubbard
We now hand the judging over to you… Which of the above guest images do you think deserves the number one spot?
Let us know in the comments below!
1. A Fiery Night
2. Curious Youth
3. Black & White Elegance
4. A Palate Of Red
The Wee Tired Elephant is my favourite of this bunch. He is just so adorable.
Nanga’s newborn.
But that magnificent kudu is a very close tie.
All of them are exceptional shots.
Just love Gary’s leopard shots – beautiful, all of them!
Droplets by Tony Goldman…..
for its unique take on a common sight….not the usual shot!!
1. Nanga’s Newborn
2. Four Tenors
3. Fiery Night
But, really, aren’t they all Lobdolozi wonderful??!!
Oops – can’t spell!
Marvelous photos all. Because Londolozi holds a special place in my heart, and because the Londolozi staff makes Londolozi what it is, I’ll opt for the spirit of Londolozi.
I can`t decide!! Thanks for these beautiful pictures.
All of them are my favorites!
Although the Nanga’s newborn is hard to resist, knowing how hard I find it to get a shot like that of a bird. I vote for a palate of red. They are all wonderful, thanks for sharing.
The Spirit of Londolozi is an incredible photograph that captured the feeling of the occasion perfectly
Great pics o e and all
1st a fiery night
2nd a palate of red
The cold and mighty impressiv stare of the Majingilane! But all the other captures are also wonderful!
They are all amazing.
I really can’t believe one of our photos made the cut.
I’m awed by the black and white shot of the leopard and enchanted by the palate of red. Hard to choose, really, because they are all so wonderful.
Nangas newborn
All such fabulous photos! I give my vote to
Nangas newborn
Amazing photographs, congratulations to all the photographers selected! I really like ‘The Spirit of Londolozi”.
Beautiful photos.
1. Curious Youth
2. Spirit of Londolozi
3. Family Crossing
Loved wee bit tired, my favorite by far.
All great photos, and all reflect what Londolozi means to me. I am honored to have a photo in the top 15.
These are all exceptionally good pictures, which means they all deserve a place, so thank you for sharing with us.
So beautiful
Little tired Ellie for me. Fantastic shot Ed
These are all fabulous photos and really happy to be included and can`t wait to return in May next year!!!
Fiery Night is just spectacular
Nanga’s new born. Perfectly captured on film
They are all excellent photos. Nanga’s newborn, and fiery night are my picks. Very different but both worthy of top spot!
Congratulations to all concerned!
Black and white elegance by Bruno Bervoets
just spectacular
As striking as the Mighty Majingilane shot is–and it is totally amazing–the Young Female Quenching Thirst holds my attention the longest. I saw it when it was first posted and it has the same effect on me when I look at it now. The Top 15 are all very, very special!!
1. Black & White Elegance
2. Mighty Majingilane
3. Young Female quenches thirst
4. Family of Elephants crossing river
5.. A Fiery Night
I meant to say “Black & White” above instead of “Young Female…” 🙂
1. Palate of Red
2. Curious Youth
3. Young Female quenches her thirst
4. Black and white elegance
5. Nanga’s newborn
6. Defying the elements
7. A fiery night
Nanga’s new born
Fiery Night
Family Crossing the Sand River
So hard to pick from this group but I will go with Naga’s newborn.
My head (technique) likes ‘Droplets’; but my heart likes ‘Wee tired elephant’.
Mighty Majingilane by Megan Thomas
1) The wee ellie
2) A fiery night
3) The Mighty Majingilane
I love the wee tired ellie.