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Running Sable
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Running Sable

by Ken Watkins

Gallery: WildlifePosted January 16, 2014117 views6 comments
The Sable is for me the epitome of majesty.
This nice Male was kind enough to run past us at a good distance and light.
Taken in Hwange National Pek, Zimbabwe.
EOS 1D MkIV
300-400 mm F4 at 290 mm
F6.3
ISO 800
1/2000

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by Ingrid Vekemans on January 16, 2014 at 12:18 PM
Sable antelope are gorgeous…and rare…so all the better that you've got him well captured, all 4 'feet' in the air - well done! :toast:
Grt, Ingrid.
Registered on August 2, 2010, 138 Posts, 780 Comments
Comment posted by Jerry Austin on January 16, 2014 at 12:20 PM
Ken,

I too think the Sable is the epitome of majesty. I have a mounted Sable on the wall in my study. Didn't shoot it, bought it at an auction. Back to the image. Great action and you froze it with all four feet off the ground. The exposure looks spot on. My only small nit is the somewhat busy background. The termite mounds, especially, detract a bit.
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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on January 17, 2014 at 10:17 PM
Ingrid and Jerry,
Thanks very much for your comments, they are very welcome. :toast:
Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments
Comment posted by James Blue on January 19, 2014 at 10:08 AM
WOW Ken, what a beautiful Sable in flight! Your focus is and timing is spot-on!!! I have exactly zero images of this amazing antelope, hopefully someday.

Jim
Registered on June 16, 2013, 16 Posts, 144 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Sharp on January 19, 2014 at 10:15 AM
Perfectly timed, Ken, with all four feet off the ground! Nice job in keeping great focus, too. I like the bit of dirt extending back from his feet. The termite mounds help provide sense of place, in my opinion.
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Comment posted by Lucy Aron on March 22, 2014 at 11:03 AM
Beautiful action shot and gorgeous animal. Color and composition work well.

lucy
Registered on February 25, 2011, 189 Posts, 1160 Comments