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Post  Doogs Wed Sep 28, 2011 1:39 pm

After reading one of AM's photo threads, like me, she liked to try and capture the big cats yawning so I thought I would put together a little montage of ones that I have caputured throughout the years on safari, I love them ! I love you

Dear Old Snaggletooth (2008)
Yawning Big Cats ! Snaggl11

Olkiombo Male Junior (2009)
Yawning Big Cats ! Yawn11

And Again (He was a good yawner !)
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Post  Doogs Wed Sep 28, 2011 1:53 pm

Our Single Female Lioness from this year who had the 3 Young Cubs
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Nkaiyoni (also this year)
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Half a Yawn by One of the Little Cubs I love you
Yawning Big Cats ! Lion_c10

And finally my favourite of all time. This was our lone female we called 'Our Girl' back in 2006 who we followed for a good few hours as she was trying to hunt, eventually she was successful and we were the only people there to witness it. A few years later and some action on Big Cat Diary it transpires that this lovely lady is infact Shakira !
We have a huge canvas print of this picture in our living room, I love it I love you

Yawning Big Cats ! Shakir10


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Post  littlewid Wed Sep 28, 2011 4:00 pm

Old Snaggletooth looks like it's even too much effort to yawn Very Happy that is a wonderful photo Doogs, he looks absolutely shattered doesn't he Sleep
The little cub is demonstrating a grand effort there but has a long way to go to catch up with the Olkiombo Junior lion cub The single female has a ferocious yawn on her, wouldn't want to get too close to her and Shakira........forever the star, what a fantastic photo of her and no wonder you have it as a large canvas print, it deserves pride of place.
An amazing collection there Doogs cheers

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Post  Anne-Marie1981 Wed Sep 28, 2011 4:16 pm

Wonderful photo's as always Doogs!! It really is a struggle to get them yawning!! I love your shakira picture Very Happy its wonderful. The little cub and its little yawn is just too adorable. Thank you for sharing them with us. lion cub lion cub lion cub
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Post  whitestarling Wed Sep 28, 2011 6:29 pm

Doogs those are fantastic. What a collection Yawning Big Cats ! 768480 Love the one of Shakira, how wonderful to sit looking at that print, and also know all about her, and her life.

Only one problem Yawn, I'm now ready for Sleeping Yawning Big Cats ! 40683
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Post  Safari Maiden Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:05 pm

Fantastic idea for a thread Doogs. They are really fab to see. I love the little cub it is so cute!!

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Post  Doogs Thu Sep 29, 2011 1:09 pm

Found another one for you !
Not sure who he is but it was taken in 2009
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Post  Doogs Thu Sep 29, 2011 1:10 pm

Many thanks for all the comment, glad you've liked this slightly different & unusual montage !!! Yawning Big Cats ! 768480
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Post  Laikipia Thu Oct 06, 2011 11:26 am

Those are great Doogs - what a fantastic idea to put them together. Love them all, and yes getting the 'shot' is hard!

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Post  littlewid Thu Oct 06, 2011 11:16 pm

OOOOOO just seen your added extra Doogs, looks like he doesn't know whether to yawn or lick his lips Yawning Big Cats ! 40683 great picture Yawning Big Cats ! 768480

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Post  Guest Tue Oct 18, 2011 2:30 am

Those Are Some Awesome Photo`s Of The Big Cats, Taken You Use A SLR Digital Camera ? I`m Stuck With My Fuji - Film S1500 Camera And a Canon Power Shot 8.0 A360.......Awesome pics though.

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Post  Doogs Tue Oct 18, 2011 1:26 pm

Thank you Simba cheers

It's nothing fancy, digital Lumix camera, some DMC-FZ make (sorry I don't the exact model Embarassed ) - I think it was more a case of being at the right place at the right time :)
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Post  Safariman Sat Jul 14, 2012 12:19 pm

As a new member, I have only just read this thread. You have some great photos Doogs, particularly the cheetah. Its great fun and frustrating trying to capture the moment the yawn occurs; it seems to be a combination of patience, anticipation and luck! I hope you don't mind but I thought I would also post a few of my favourite 'yawns'

Yawning Big Cats ! P1020510

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Yawning Big Cats ! P1000710

These are a sequence of shots of just one yawn. This guy is quite a character and I will try and post some shots of him hunting, on the Safari Forum at a later date.


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Post  Laikipia Sat Jul 14, 2012 4:49 pm

WOW Safariman those are wonderful photos. I love them all but especially the cheetah in the first one.

Looking forward to more ................

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Post  littlewid Sat Jul 14, 2012 6:03 pm

OH MY GOODNESS safariman, those are amazing shots, the second and third one look like they are saying Aaaaaaaaaaaa for the dentist......but not sure I would want to get that close No No No. I really can't pick a favourite out of those as they are all so spectacular and i'm sure Doogs will be pleased you added to this amazing thread.
Loving the sequence shots, it looked as though yawning was a real effort for him, just brilliant and like Lai says, can't wait to see more.
Thanks so much for sharing those, never being on safari means seeing others pics is a real delight.

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Post  whitestarling Sun Jul 15, 2012 1:23 am

Those are fantastic shots Safariman, and I'm sure Doogs would be really pleased that you've added to this thread. Like LW, I'm stuck to say which one I like best, they are all so good. As you say with a lot of photos, its being in the right place, at the right time, plus being quick enough to get the shot, and as another whos never ben on Safari its great that you are willing to share your trips with us
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Post  Doogs Tue Jul 17, 2012 2:03 pm

WOW Safariman, loving your additions to this thread, brilliant Very Happy

That cub in the second picture looked as though it couldn't open it's mouth any wider Laughing

Beautiful cheetah, great close up of the last lions teeth - lovely and clear and enjoyed the sequence of shots of the lion, excellent Yawning Big Cats ! 71418
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Post  RMorr50912 Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:58 pm

Ok, now how did I miss this? Those are really great shots both Doogs and Safariman. I have to agree with WS, I think the little cubs giving it all they have are just adorable. And love the cheetah, actually looks quite fierce!

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Post  Safari Maiden Fri Jul 20, 2012 11:26 pm

Excellent photos Safariman!

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Post  gregrowlerson Fri Nov 30, 2012 10:10 am

Great thread, great pics, great everything! I really like the story about your day with Shakira and then seeing her years later as a television star.

You know how in America they have a phrase, "Fastest gun in the west." ?

Well, I shall declare Doogs the fastest snap on the saf!

And Safariman, your pics are great too, particularly the second one; the cubish lion. Like Littlewid said, it's like it is going to the dentist Laughing

cheers to both of you.
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Post  Doogs Fri Nov 30, 2012 1:16 pm

Thanks GR, thought you'd like these ones Very Happy

Proud to be the "fastest snap on the saf" Wink
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