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Happy New Year, Liz!
One of the minor disappointments of our trip last fall was that we didn't see any lions in trees -- not even in Manyara! The other minor disappointment was not seeing the migration cross the Mara despite the fact that there were huge numbers on our side and a good number on the other side grazing -- guess they were waiting for us to leave before they crossed. . . The *major* disappointment is that we don't get "Big Cat Diary" here!!!! We watched them film and heard all about it but have yet to see it. |
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Happy New Year, Liz!
One of the minor disappointments of our trip last fall was that we didn't see any lions in trees -- not even in Manyara! The other minor disappointment was not seeing the migration cross the Mara despite the fact that there were huge numbers on our side and a good number on the other side grazing -- guess they were waiting for us to leave before they crossed. . . The *major* disappointment is that we don't get "Big Cat Diary" here!!!! We watched them film and heard all about it but have yet to see it. |
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"Rita Daggett" wrote: "Pat Anderson" wrote in message Big Cat Diary is great, as usual, with the enthusiasm of the three presenters adding to the thrill of seeing these cats. Mmmm - I dont think this series is anything like as good as the previous ones; get the impression its been much more heavily edited to tell a 'story' and to have lots of exciting cliff-hangers, rather than just being a more accurate representation of Big Cats' lives. I think it was heralded in RT as 'soap opera'! Mind you, all my colleagues, not very natural history minded, are glued! I know they HAVE to edit or it would be very boring but the previous series (as far as I recall) were shown in the autumn and very close to the actual filming; this one seems to have been filmed some time ago and edited at leisure? Again, according to the RT, they were a month filming, for 2 1/2 hours broadcastable footage. Of course, this can lead to problems for drivers when visitors expect that much action during their brief visit, not realising the extensive logistics involved in filming such as BCD. Anyway, it helps to ease my withdrawal symptoms, and even D is muttering about how he'd like to go back. :-) Slainte Liz -- Virtual Liz now at http://www.v-liz.com Kenya; Tanzania; Namibia; India; Seychelles; Galapagos "I speak of Africa and golden joys" |
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"Rita Daggett" wrote: "Pat Anderson" wrote in message Big Cat Diary is great, as usual, with the enthusiasm of the three presenters adding to the thrill of seeing these cats. Mmmm - I dont think this series is anything like as good as the previous ones; get the impression its been much more heavily edited to tell a 'story' and to have lots of exciting cliff-hangers, rather than just being a more accurate representation of Big Cats' lives. I think it was heralded in RT as 'soap opera'! Mind you, all my colleagues, not very natural history minded, are glued! I know they HAVE to edit or it would be very boring but the previous series (as far as I recall) were shown in the autumn and very close to the actual filming; this one seems to have been filmed some time ago and edited at leisure? Again, according to the RT, they were a month filming, for 2 1/2 hours broadcastable footage. Of course, this can lead to problems for drivers when visitors expect that much action during their brief visit, not realising the extensive logistics involved in filming such as BCD. Anyway, it helps to ease my withdrawal symptoms, and even D is muttering about how he'd like to go back. :-) Slainte Liz -- Virtual Liz now at http://www.v-liz.com Kenya; Tanzania; Namibia; India; Seychelles; Galapagos "I speak of Africa and golden joys" |
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In message , Rita Daggett
writes "Pat Anderson" wrote in message Big Cat Diary is great, as usual, with the enthusiasm of the three presenters adding to the thrill of seeing these cats. Mmmm - I dont think this series is anything like as good as the previous ones; get the impression its been much more heavily edited to tell a 'story' and to have lots of exciting cliff-hangers, rather than just being a more accurate representation of Big Cats' lives. I know they HAVE to edit or it would be very boring but the previous series (as far as I recall) were shown in the autumn and very close to the actual filming; this one seems to have been filmed some time ago and edited at leisure? You are right Rita, they are usually shown in the autumn. If you remember, when Big Cat Diary was first shown it was live, first thing in the morning here in Britain, I think at the week end. It may have had a different title as well. I have a friend in Nairobi who told me the filming was done August/ September. Pat. -- Pat Anderson |
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In message , Rita Daggett
writes "Pat Anderson" wrote in message Big Cat Diary is great, as usual, with the enthusiasm of the three presenters adding to the thrill of seeing these cats. Mmmm - I dont think this series is anything like as good as the previous ones; get the impression its been much more heavily edited to tell a 'story' and to have lots of exciting cliff-hangers, rather than just being a more accurate representation of Big Cats' lives. I know they HAVE to edit or it would be very boring but the previous series (as far as I recall) were shown in the autumn and very close to the actual filming; this one seems to have been filmed some time ago and edited at leisure? You are right Rita, they are usually shown in the autumn. If you remember, when Big Cat Diary was first shown it was live, first thing in the morning here in Britain, I think at the week end. It may have had a different title as well. I have a friend in Nairobi who told me the filming was done August/ September. Pat. -- Pat Anderson |
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In message .com,
writes Happy New Year, Liz! One of the minor disappointments of our trip last fall was that we didn't see any lions in trees -- not even in Manyara! The other minor disappointment was not seeing the migration cross the Mara despite the fact that there were huge numbers on our side and a good number on the other side grazing -- guess they were waiting for us to leave before they crossed. . . The *major* disappointment is that we don't get "Big Cat Diary" here!!!! We watched them film and heard all about it but have yet to see it. If you go to the BBC website you can find a lot of information, video clips, message board etc on Big Cat Diary. http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature Pat -- Pat Anderson |
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In message .com,
writes Happy New Year, Liz! One of the minor disappointments of our trip last fall was that we didn't see any lions in trees -- not even in Manyara! The other minor disappointment was not seeing the migration cross the Mara despite the fact that there were huge numbers on our side and a good number on the other side grazing -- guess they were waiting for us to leave before they crossed. . . The *major* disappointment is that we don't get "Big Cat Diary" here!!!! We watched them film and heard all about it but have yet to see it. If you go to the BBC website you can find a lot of information, video clips, message board etc on Big Cat Diary. http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature Pat -- Pat Anderson |
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