Twilight Tussle

Gallery: WildlifePosted July 27, 2015119 views8 comments

From my time spent at a research bunker in Etosha back in 2013.

I noticed these two young males approaching from the other side of the waterhole a little before dawn. I rushed to the bunker and got inside. They were quite playful as they approached but as I got ready to photograph them, their energy subsided and they had a drink. Luckily, I was patient, and a few minutes later the one brother decided to irritate his sibling again for a few seconds.

Techs:
Nikon D3s
Nikkor 500mm f4 VR-II
f4.0 | 1/400 SS | ISO-2500

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on July 27, 2015 at 7:50 PM

A stunning action and I love how this shot is framed with that super low angle. Beautiful and captivating

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Comment posted by Jim Gavin on July 27, 2015 at 9:02 PM

Absolutely stunning.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on July 28, 2015 at 7:26 AM

Great action shot! You can just feel the power of the struggle.

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Comment posted by Richard Sandor on July 28, 2015 at 10:57 AM

Morkel: a fantastic action shot made more impressive by the low vantage point. I'd like to see the lions dodged just a bit. Wonderful otherwise. Richard

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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on July 28, 2015 at 11:04 AM

The low POV and dawn colours are big plus here, further enhancing the wonderful action!

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on July 30, 2015 at 10:00 AM

I like the real low point of view and the soft pastel colors of the low light. Great action.

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Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on August 3, 2015 at 5:05 PM

Thanks folks!

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Comment posted by Mario Moreno on August 8, 2015 at 7:03 AM

Love the low angle and the light captured . . . . Great image Morkel ! devil

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