The Crossing 2004

The Crossing 2004
Originally uploaded by Mara 1.

This is the beginning of the return to Kenyan soil of the Migration. There were thousands of Wildebeeste and Zebras waiting to cross. We had to wait for ages before the first one took the plunge. Within the Mara River lurked hungry crocodiles. Looking across the river the red earth is disturbed, adding a visual drama of
the sense of urgency. As the crossing begins the noise level rises with both the sound of the Wildebeestes grunting and calling, and the splash of the water as they run the deadly gauntlet.