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Old Poser

by Morkel Erasmus

Gallery: WildlifePosted October 14, 2013160 views11 comments
The endangered Black Rhino.
A treat to see one alive and well these days!
This old bull was a real poser.

Techs:
Nikon D800
Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 VR-II @ 190mm
f8.0 | 1/500 SS | ISO-220
Pretty much full frame

Comments

11 comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on October 14, 2013 at 2:40 PM
The shot from ground level makes this hulk even more imposing. Well taken!
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by Stephen Kaluski on October 14, 2013 at 4:49 PM
Like the elephants Morkel, the low POV really makes the image. Nice BKG helps separate the subject well with a nice clarity providing emphasis on the Rhino. Personally I might remove the white streak in the soil, but know your thoughts well enough, LOL.

TFS
Steve :toast:
Registered on March 25, 2007, 189 Posts, 1064 Comments
Comment posted by James Blue on October 14, 2013 at 7:25 PM
Morkel, as I've mentioned before - I'm envious of the low angle you get at this venue. Do you have a curfew for shooting from these ground level blinds? ....some real low light images would be interesting from this perspective. That old guy has a lot of character.

Jim
Registered on June 16, 2013, 16 Posts, 144 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Teller on October 14, 2013 at 10:57 PM
This is a very intimidating image. It looks like you are sitting right in front of him. Great POV. The POV gives a real sense of power the this magnificent animal.
Registered on August 23, 2010, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments
Comment posted by Butch Lama on October 15, 2013 at 12:16 AM
Super imposing POV. It has a feel as if I'm there viewing live. :toast: :toast: :toast:
Registered on July 23, 2010, 42 Posts, 316 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Watkins on October 15, 2013 at 1:10 AM
Morkel,
This is quite nice I presume it was taken in an area where there is a large and healthy population?
Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments
Comment posted by Ajit Huilgol on October 15, 2013 at 8:31 AM
Great low angle makes him huger than he is. I'd love to sit with you one day in this hide and take all these 'up your nose' images of ellies and rhinos!
Registered on December 19, 2008, 302 Posts, 2055 Comments
Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on October 16, 2013 at 2:54 AM
:toast:
Jagdeep Rajput
Registered on April 29, 2008, 686 Posts, 2857 Comments
Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on October 16, 2013 at 4:46 PM
Thanks a lot for your kind comments, folks! :biggrin:
Registered on March 22, 2011, 385 Posts, 2068 Comments
Comment posted by Joe James on October 17, 2013 at 10:04 PM
Another great low angle view Morkel! What an excellent location you have found here.
Registered on November 20, 2009, 89 Posts, 808 Comments
Comment posted by Rick Andrews on October 19, 2013 at 9:38 AM
Don't have much to add that hasn't already been said - great work Morkel.
Registered on December 31, 2011, 45 Posts, 222 Comments