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Zebras in the Serengeti ~ An Adventure

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Industry Observer

Up Close with Nature

 

Zebras love to pose for the camera.

Who knew? 

Last January I had the privilege of traveling to Africa with my daughter Kathleen. Her day job brings her to Uganda quite often and she had been advocating for an adventure to coordinate with one of her work trips. This year was the year that we made it happen. A week long Safari in Tanzania. My only regret was that I didn't take this journey sooner. What an adventure to see animals in their natural surroundings.

 Zebras by Janis Borgueta

After sorting through all the photos I took on Safari, it was really quite hard to decide which animals were my favorite. I will say, the Zebras definitely showed an affinity for having their pictures taken. They were always engaging and looking right into the camera. My photos included lions, cheetah, elephants, monkeys, hippos, rhinoceros, wildebeest and oh so many others.

This photo is entered into the contest for Dick Greenberg in the Real Life Animal Category.

 

Comments(14)

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Janis Borgueta - What a beautiful photograph and story! This is a life event and journey you and your daughter will never forget. You are just wonderful!!!

I love Zebras too and have taken photographs of them and hung them on my Office wall. They are magnificent creatures!

Oct 28, 2017 06:08 PM
Janis Borgueta

Thank you Patricia Feager . Safari is an absolutely wonderful experience. Nothing compares! 

Oct 28, 2017 06:15 PM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I bet that wa a great trip..As a wildlife lover, I would go in a second!

Oct 28, 2017 07:25 PM
Janis Borgueta

Oh YES! I am actually going to South Africa next May. More photos of wildlife to gather. 

Oct 29, 2017 04:06 AM
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I felt the same recently when I traveled to Bali: why I did not go there sooner...

Great picture! 

Oct 28, 2017 09:02 PM
Janis Borgueta

I haven't been to Bali yet, but it is on my list of places I want to photograph.

Oct 29, 2017 04:05 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Janis it is always nice to see you on this platform and oh boy those Zebras did pose for you:))Endre

Oct 28, 2017 11:52 PM
Janis Borgueta

Thanks Endre Barath, Jr. They were the easiest to get some fabulous photos of. Beautiful creatures and a mom and her baby is priceless!

Oct 29, 2017 04:04 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I've been on safari, Janis, and to Africa numerous times.... whether it's giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, lion prides, elephants, etc.... so exciting to see and unforgettable.

Oct 29, 2017 04:44 AM
Janis Borgueta

One visit gets most hooked or at least craving to return. My trip was just my daughter and me. Now my hubby and I will return and then I still have another daughter that was to tour at some point. Hmmmm.

Oct 29, 2017 05:59 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Janis - That's a wonderful photo! Mary and I have a Botswana trip coming up sometime in the next couple of years - I'm really looking forward to getting photos like that. Thanks for your contest entry!

Oct 29, 2017 09:48 AM
Janis Borgueta

Tanzania was amazing. South Africa and Namibia next May. I'm sure that Botswana will happen at some point. It is an addiction that needs to be fed. =) Just make sure that your trip is long enough. I don't know where the time went and we had no internet, or cell service. Glamping at its best.

Oct 29, 2017 10:05 AM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

That is great.  Stripes all about.  This one would look so good in a nice black frame on your wall.

Oct 29, 2017 12:44 PM
Janis Borgueta

Yes - that is the plan.  Belinda Spillman 

Oct 29, 2017 12:57 PM
MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900
Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA
Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

Thank you for sharing this lovely photo of zebras from your African safari.

Oct 29, 2017 02:34 PM
Dave Halpern
Dave Halpern Real Estate Agent, Inc., Louisville, KY (502) 664-7827 - Louisville, KY
Louisville Short Sale Expert

Fantastic picture! I don't think the zebras are posing. I think they're sizing you up to determine if you are going to charge at them and eat them for dinner.

Oct 29, 2017 04:36 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Love it!!

Oct 31, 2017 02:14 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Somehow I missed this one....so glad I found you in the winners' circle!

Congratulations!!!

Nov 06, 2017 01:44 PM
Janis Borgueta

Thanks Sharon Tara and to you as well. It is a fun contest for sure.

Nov 06, 2017 02:07 PM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Janis, what a great photo! Love the baby Zebra being curious!  Congratulations on your win in the photo contest! 

Nov 06, 2017 04:32 PM
Janis Borgueta

Thank you!!


 

Nov 06, 2017 06:46 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

A trip of a lifetime and a Nat Geo moment, worthy of that magazine! So lucky that your daughter prompted you to do this. (I'm jealous as hell...)

                HUGE CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!

Nov 06, 2017 06:11 PM
Janis Borgueta

My husband was so jealous, that I'm headed to South Africa on Safari in May. It is life changing to be out there with the animals. I can't even describe it. Lion

Nov 06, 2017 06:48 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Janiz

What a wonderful photo that is - looks like Mom and the kids! We have several friends who have been on safaris and raved about them. What a life-chaing adventure!

Jeff

Nov 06, 2017 10:57 PM
Janis Borgueta

Absolutely! No phone service, no internet, no tv. Just haning out and watching the animals. At night the entertainment after dinner was hearing all the sounds in the bush. Zipped up tight in our tent (glamping at its best) we heard some mighty interesting sounds out there. No worries as we had our Masai Warriors guarding us while we slept. Waking up at dawn with a cup of coffee, we would head out to greet the animals and the sunshine each day. Nothing like it indeed. I'm spoiled

Nov 07, 2017 03:23 AM