Welcome to February!

2011 is no well underway and things are moving along very nicely.  All going well I will have a very exciting announcement on 1 March but cannot say anymore at this stage.  For now, here goes with the free desktop wallpapaers for February 2011.

As always, each of the wallpapers are available in a large (2560 x 1600) and small (1280 x 800) size and includes a little monthly calendar which you can download by clicking on the appropriate link below the image of your choice.  So to kick off a new month, here goes with the first wallpapers of 2011!

Enjoy!

Wallpaper 1 – February 2011

Seeing Double

I shot this image yesterday in the Madikwe Game Reserve.  As per my previous post you can only shoot what you see.  Right now we are not seeing much in Madikwe as the place is so green and so thick that you can even loose an elephant in the bush!  These two zebra were quite happy to pose in the middle of the road which gave me the chance to get this photograph.  I liked it in color but it just seems right in black & white.

To download the large version of this image click here.  To download the smaller version of this image click here.

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Wallpaper 2 – February 2011

Moving Along

Any Leopard sighting is always special and this one was no different.  The young male obliged us for almost two hours as the shutters kept on clikcing.  This image was, to me, slightly different and thats what made it stand out. The pose, the intended movement, the colors.  Great moment.

To download the large version of this image click here.  To download the smaller version of this image click here.

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Wallpaper 3 – February 2011

Sentinel

In the Kalahari the Oryx is most definitely the most regal of all the animals.  On a cooler, overcast day this one paused for a brief second before proceeding down the hill to a watering hole.  One shot was all it took before the moment was gone.  One of my favorites from a recent trip to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.

To download the large version of this image click here.  To download the smaller version of this image click here.

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Download one, download then all and tell your friends and family to do the same.  Africa has so much natural beauty and this is my way of sharing it with you! Once you have chosen your favorite leave me a comment and tell me which one you chose and why!

Until next time.

Gerry

Welcome to February!

With the year well underway it’s time for this month’s free wallpapers.  The first three are for your desktop and, as mentioned in a previous post, I have also included three wallpapers for your iPhone and yeah… it’s free.  No cost!  Nothing!  All you have to do is download your favorite image, use it as your desktop and (hopefully) tell everybody to come and get there free downloads as well.  To download simply scroll down, pick your favorite and click on the appropriate link.  Done!

Here goes with my choices of desktop and iPhone wallpapers for February 2010.

February Wallpaper #1

If you have ever experienced an African sunset you will know that it seems to lasts forever.  It is an absolutely fantastic time of day and this image shows just a little bit of that magic.  To download the large version (2560×1600) click on the image above or alternatively click here for the small version (1280×800).

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February Wallpaper #2

In  most game reserves in Africa you will get fantastic elephant sightings.  After you have all your normal elephant shots look for different angles, zoom in or focus on a specific body part.  This image shows the trunk as the big guy was trying to get our scent.  To download the large version (2560×1600) click on the image above or alternatively click here for the small version (1280×800).

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February Wallpaper #3

I know this is not a wildlife image but with all the great images I got during our trip to Bangkok I thought I’d throw one into the mix.  I shot the above image just as we entered the Grand Palace.  The size, detail and absolute splendor of this place is difficult to explain.  It is truly an ancient wonder and a photographers playground.  I shot the above image at a very wide focal length of 10mm to try and get as much visual elements into one frame.  You can see the obvious distortion in the image but I think it actually works to have all the elements pulling together.  To download the large version (2560×1600) click on the image above or alternatively click here for the small version (1280×800).

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Iphone Wallpaper #1

About as African as you can get – a giraffe silhouette at sunrise.  Click on the image to download this image for your iPhone.

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iPhone Wallpaper #2

A monochrome image of a male Waterbuck.  This image was ok in color but the black & white brings the texture of the thick fur alive.  Click on the image to download this image for your iPhone.

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iPhone Wallpaper #3

When a male Buffalo stares at you, you know about it.  This image shows an old boy with water still dripping from his mouth after having a drink.  Click on the image to download this image for your iPhone.

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As always I look forward to hearing which one you chose and why!  To view these and previous desktop and iPhone wallpapers click here and use the password – thisisfree

Later today Adele and I leave for the Drakensberg to complete a hotel shoot that was rained out last week.  So far all forecasts are looking good so looking forward to getting back to the mountains for a few days.  The hotel is fantastic and the scenery in and the around the mountain breathtaking.  Hmm… landscapes!  I have already loaded the post for tomorrow in which I look at the five new images at the top of the site.  You might by now have noticed that these slideshow images get updated every month so tomorrow I share thoughts on why I chose these specific ones.

Enjoy the wallpapers, send this link to all your friends and family so they can also get their free wallpapers and I will be back on Wednesday.

Bye 4 now!

Gerry