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shakari
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Re: The Wonderful Vintage Photos of Shimba Khan [Re: Paul]
      #164634 - 20/07/10 10:17 PM

John,

Do you know if these pics were all taken in Kenya or were some from elsewhere in Africa?

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Re: The Wonderful Vintage Photos of Shimba Khan [Re: Paul]
      #164635 - 20/07/10 10:34 PM

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Poprivet,
sorry if I offended you but, yes, I did find it a fraction tamer than expected. As you indicate, though, these improvements have democratised what was once the real sport of kings.



Actually what has permitted ordinary people to go on safari is air travel and its relative cheapness. Compared to having to allow for months of travel and high cost by steamer.

If going on a buffalo hunt cost a man with a job 6 months of a year, out of work, rather than a couple weeks, how many of us would be doing it?

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Re: The Wonderful Vintage Photos of Shimba Khan [Re: NitroX]
      #164637 - 20/07/10 11:31 PM

Good thought, John. In the early '70s it still took about six weeks to sail to England. One of my mates went on a ship full of Italian girls and managed to take many trophies without even getting off the ship.


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Re: The Wonderful Vintage Photos of Shimba Khan [Re: Paul]
      #164651 - 21/07/10 02:29 AM

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Re: The Wonderful Vintage Photos of Shimba Khan [Re: NitroX]
      #164652 - 21/07/10 02:31 AM

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Re: The Wonderful Vintage Photos of Shimba Khan [Re: NitroX]
      #164657 - 21/07/10 03:40 AM

I need to chime in too - great photos! I especially like the photo of the bongo with the chap dressed in a maroon sweater, collard shirt, khaki slacks and loafers with Shimba wearing the Michael Jackson look alike outfit - vintage early 70s - love it! I wish I knew the back story...

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Re: The Wonderful Vintage Photos of Shimba Khan [Re: crkennedy1]
      #164667 - 21/07/10 08:56 AM

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I need to chime in too - great photos! I especially like the photo of the bongo with the chap dressed in a maroon sweater, collard shirt, khaki slacks and loafers with Shimba wearing the Michael Jackson look alike outfit - vintage early 70s - love it! I wish I knew the back story...




Brings a new meaning to the term "Safari Suit"


Again Great Photos!

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Re: The Wonderful Vintage Photos of Shimba Khan [Re: Mcleish]
      #164686 - 21/07/10 04:24 PM

I like the ones of the young blokes with the huge rifles, one is above, more coming.

I think if he fired it, he may end up with a quick trip backwards ...

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Re: The Wonderful Vintage Photos of Shimba Khan [Re: NitroX]
      #164691 - 21/07/10 05:57 PM

This is a fantastic thread.

I always enjoy seeing photographs from that period in Africa, espcially since they are often more candid, rather than being set up and arranged.

I certainly hope Mr. Khan will join in and tell us more details about the safari adventures he was able to experience during his youth.

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Re: The Wonderful Vintage Photos of Shimba Khan [Re: EricD]
      #164693 - 21/07/10 06:28 PM

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This is a fantastic thread.

I always enjoy seeing photographs from that period in Africa, espcially since they are often more candid, rather than being set up and arranged.

I certainly hope Mr. Khan will join in and tell us more details about the safari adventures he was able to experience during his youth.



Totally agree Eric, great stuff!

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Re: The Wonderful Vintage Photos of Shimba Khan [Re: EricD]
      #164822 - 24/07/10 01:32 AM

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This is a fantastic thread.

I always enjoy seeing photographs from that period in Africa, espcially since they are often more candid, rather than being set up and arranged.



Erik,

Make sure you keep lots of photos of your hunts of moose and other game in Norway too. Those family outings and with friends in your team will also one day be "vintage" and a wonderful resource and memories.

I will help in a small way with my own photos and story. I know I am hopeless and still haven't put it up.

But while not as 'exotic' to you as East Africa 30 or more years ago, they are also special times.

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Re: The Wonderful Vintage Photos of Shimba Khan [Re: 4seventy]
      #164823 - 24/07/10 01:33 AM

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Re: The Wonderful Vintage Photos of Shimba Khan [Re: NitroX]
      #164824 - 24/07/10 01:35 AM

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Re: The Wonderful Vintage Photos of Shimba Khan [Re: NitroX]
      #164825 - 24/07/10 01:36 AM

That little guy with the huge gun is a very special photo.

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Re: The Wonderful Vintage Photos of Shimba Khan [Re: NitroX]
      #165199 - 30/07/10 12:18 AM

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Re: The Wonderful Vintage Photos of Shimba Khan [Re: NitroX]
      #165200 - 30/07/10 12:20 AM

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Re: The Wonderful Vintage Photos of Shimba Khan [Re: NitroX]
      #165201 - 30/07/10 12:23 AM

That's it from the first collection. I may have others to display at a later date.

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Re: The Wonderful Vintage Photos of Shimba Khan [Re: NitroX]
      #165233 - 30/07/10 02:06 PM

Again, fantastic photos, it would be godd to get some rough dates on these as a matter of interest,i.e late 60's early 70's etc.


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