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A Radiant African Sunset

With another year over with, I am left with many memories of the past. Here are two attempts at capturing a radiant African sunset at Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya.

Giraffes – Africa’s Tree Trimmers

My trip to Africa was the highlight of 2024 and a once in a lifetime opportunity. My last post, Into the WIld many months ago, included photos of a variety of African wildlife. I had promised more photos from my trip but we moved to Michigan just two weeks later. Going through those hundreds of pictures got put on the back burner for a little while.

Chasing the Sunset

We are settled in our new home now and more Africa pics will be added over time. It is also time to experience adventures along Michigan trails. Join me through my pics right here. Wishing you a wonderful new year!

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44 responses to “A Radiant African Sunset”

  1. sue.1957@yahoo.com Avatar
    sue.1957@yahoo.com

    Lovely. I lived in West Africa for about 3 months, many years ago. Stayed with some missionary friends. Changed my perspective on the world permanently in a needed way. All I had back then was a pentax 35mm point and shoot. But my slides were very good. Hoping to one day digitize them. Blessings.

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      What a wonderful experience that must have been! Just being there for 2 weeks was an experience of a lifetime for me. You should definitely digitized your slides. 😉

      Reply
  2. tanjabrittonwriter Avatar
    tanjabrittonwriter

    Thank you for these beautiful scenes.
    I hope you will be happy at your new home. Best wishes for the (still) new year.
    Tanja

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks, Tanja. We are enjoying our new home so much. It is so fun exploring a new area. There’s a chance for new adventures every single day. 🙂

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      1. tanjabrittonwriter Avatar
        tanjabrittonwriter

        I’m glad you are settling in and are enjoying exploring your new surroundings.

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  3. Cheryl Batavia Avatar
    Cheryl Batavia

    So beautiful, Pepper! ❤️

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      It sure was, Cheryl. I wondered if being so close to the equator makes a difference to the deep colors. Hope you have a wonderful day. 😊

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  4. lisaonthebeach Avatar
    lisaonthebeach

    These are beautiful, Pepper! We love adventures! …I’m busy planning my next one for this summer (God willing!)

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks, Lisa. I absolutely love adventures. Can’t wait to hear what you have planned. 😉

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  5. Teresa Avatar
    Teresa

    Perfect captures. Looks like something out of glossy magazines.

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      You’re too kind, Teresa. We saw some magnificent sunsets in Africa. 😊

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  6. Bay Photos By Donna Avatar
    Bay Photos By Donna

    Magnificent captures, Pepper, what a dream trip, looking forward to more Africa!

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      It was wonderful, Donna! One of the other photographers in our group was an avid birder and we spotted a lot of birds because of her knowledge. Wish you had been there too. 😉

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      1. Bay Photos By Donna Avatar
        Bay Photos By Donna

        What fun that would have been! 🙂

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  7. Hammad Rais Avatar
    Hammad Rais

    Wow!
    This is so wonderful, Irene.
    By just looking at these 2 photos, I can feel that your African safari must’ve been so much more.
    And correct me if I’m wrong, you have moved to Michigan from Chicago. Right?

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Partly right. We moved to Michigan from Northwest Indiana about an hour outside of Chicago. It was almost like living in a suburb of Chicago but in different state. 😉

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  8. singlikewildflowers Avatar
    singlikewildflowers

    Hello! So good to see you back. Your photos look marvelous. Looking forward to seeing more and happy settling into your new home and state. Happy new year.

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks, Esther. It has been fun settling in. We have discovered more trails than we realized were here. 😉

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      1. singlikewildflowers Avatar
        singlikewildflowers

        You’re welcome!
        It’s great you found more trails in your new place. Happy walking and exploring in the new year.

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  9. capentalc Avatar
    capentalc

    Welcome back! I haven’t seen your posts in a while.

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks! I am so glad that things have settled down enough that I have time to post again. I have missed being here. Have a great year. 😊

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  10. shoestringdiary Avatar
    shoestringdiary

    Nice to see your posts again. Looking forward to more. Happy New Year!

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thank you very much. I am glad that things have settled down now. Have a great year.

      Reply
  11. WanderingCanadians Avatar
    WanderingCanadians

    Stunning shots! Looking forward to seeing more pictures and hearing about your trip to Africa. Sounds like an incredible experience. Hope the move went well. Happy New Year!

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks! Africa was even better than I had expected. Yes, the move went well and we are very happy being closer to our granddaughter. 😊

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  12. Sheryl Craig Russell Avatar
    Sheryl Craig Russell

    Beautiful photos!

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thank you, Sheryl. Hope you have a wonderful 2025.

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      1. Sheryl Craig Russell Avatar
        Sheryl Craig Russell

        You as well!

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  13. norasphotos4u Avatar
    norasphotos4u

    Beautiful images – Happy New Year!

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Hi Nora! So glad to see you drop by. Have a wonderful year.

      Reply
  14. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    Nice to see your post, Pepper. You have been busy! Looking forward to seeing more of your adventures in the new year. Blessings!

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks, Eliza. I have missed being here but things have settled down a bit for now. Wishing you a wonderful new year too.

      Reply
  15. Kathy Till Avatar
    Kathy Till

    Beautiful photos. Africa is on my bucket list! Looking forward to seeing more of your work in 2025. Happy New Year!

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks, Kathy. I so hope you can check off Africa from your bucket list. It is definitely a trip worth doing. Hope you have a fantastic year ahead.

      Reply
  16. mic Avatar
    mic

    Happy and again Happy New Year to You dear sister dear Irene🤗🌹🫶📷

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Hey there! Long time no see. Hoping all is well with you. Have a wonderful 2025.

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      1. mic Avatar
        mic

        No…I’m older 😁🌹💐👁️

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        1. Pepper Avatar
          Pepper

          Funny how that happens to us all. I just refuse admit it to myself. 😂

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          1. mic Avatar
            mic

            Maybe virus😁🌹

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            1. Pepper Avatar
              Pepper

              Of course, that must be it! 😂

              Reply
  17. Mellow Curmudgeon Avatar
    Mellow Curmudgeon

    Superb shots. Gr8 to clearly see the spots on the almost silhouetted giraffes.

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thank you! So glad the giraffes were at the perfect place at sunset.

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  18. sgeoil Avatar
    sgeoil

    It must have been an amazing trip! I love the photo with the giraffes and the tree silhouette.

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks! It definitely was a fantastic adventure. I was so glad the giraffes walked into the scene at just the right time.

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