Serengeti Sunsets: Bringing New Meaning to the Adage "a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words"

Ever since a trip to Argentina last year, I've tried to avoid photographing scenery shots while traveling. After this trip to South America, I showed my family some of my snapshots from Buenos Aires' famous La Recoleta Cemetery. 100+ photos of tombstones later and not only had I worn everyone out, but I could never shake the ridicule that accompanied my lack of "artistic vision." Point taken, perhaps, as in revisiting these shots, they are, admittedly, a little tired.

With that debacle in mind, I knew it was risky displaying this montage of Serengeti sunset shots. Nevertheless, the brilliant hues that the setting sun painted were just too breathtaking to pass up. Each night we spent in the camp, we would head out just before sunset, armed with our cameras and a few snacks, to peacefully observe the setting sun. Other than a few wildebeests there was not even another human or car in sight!

I couldn't help but muse about how different this routine was from my one at home, which usually consists of sinking into our couch, shades drawn, and becoming mesmerized with a Law & Order marathon. The stark contrast once again reinforces my conviction in our decision to vacation here in Tanzania.