Finalist in focus for survival 2023 (blatant self-promotion)

[Tdgraves]

My photo, which you’ll recognise from my Kenya trip report is a finalist in this years Focus for survival competition and will appear in their calendar. I hope you’ll forgive my indulgence, as I am very excited.

 

 

https://explorersagainstextinction.co.uk/initiatives/focus-for-survival/focus-for-survival/focus-for-survival-2023-finalists/
 

 

Edited August 31, 2023 by Tdgraves
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[TonyQ]

Brilliant news and brilliant photo. Well done

[PT123]

Excellent, best of luck!

[janzin]

Congratulations, and well-deserved, it's a fantastic image!

[wilddog]

Congratulations. Its a wonderful image.

[Tdgraves]

Thanks everyone. Just off to check in. My flight to Joburg was delayed by 12 hours which means no trip to Marievale with @Peter Connan 

[michael-ibk]

Congratulations, it is a great photo. Have a fantastic trip. 

[Dave Williams]

Well done, kudos to you! Shame about meeting up with Peter.

[Zim Girl]

Well done, lovely photo!

[Zubbie15]

Congratulations, that's a photo to be really proud of! 

[Miss Biscuit]

Awesome! Congratulations!

[Tdgraves]

Thanks all. Just checked into an airport hotel in joburg, a novel experience for us. Arrived about 13 hours late. Shopping and into the Kruger tomorrow….

[wilddog]

At least you got there in the end. Have  wonderful time.

[Alex The Lion]

Good luck

[Tdgraves]

Thanks. Big five yesterday am 

[Atdahl]

Congrats @Tdgraves!

[Tdgraves]

Might be hidden behind a paywall, but I can see it from the Skukuza station restaurant..

 

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/5cde1958-48d9-11ee-9359-63e432ab6148?shareToken=48c6a9577be1917c92920ff96ca596b6

[TonyQ]

@TdgravesI can see the article here - It shows your image really well (the others are also good)

Well done

[Dave Williams]

You have some tough competition but I can see you getting in to the top tier! Good luck.

[Tdgraves]

6 minutes ago, Dave Williams said:

You have some tough competition but I can see you getting in to the top tier! Good luck.

Thanks Dave. I really like the bear….

[Tdgraves]

Just been to the private view. The judges top three were: the bear, the gorilla and the sunbird drinking from the dripping tap (which was the judge’s winner). People’s choice was the cheetah cub peeping out from its’ mother’s legs.  The calendars look nice though and there are lots of art works to bid on…

 

https://explorersagainstextinction.irostrum.com/auction/auction-lots/d3f635bd-b123-45b6-80e2-9da941b7018d/lotshttps://explorersagainstextinction.irostrum.com/auction/auction-lots/d3f635bd-b123-45b6-80e2-9da941b7018d/lots

[Kitsafari]

i've only just seen this - still congrats on a beautiful shot, and congrats on making it to the finalist list!

 

[Tdgraves]

thanks Kit

[kittykat23uk]

Congratulations! Some lovely artwork in there too. 

[offshorebirder]

Congrats @Tdgraves!