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More than a handful

by Morkel Erasmus

Gallery: WildlifePosted May 27, 2014178 views7 comments
Okay, so all 3 episodes of this epic sighting are now live on my blog. As you can see from this photo, it ended badly for the giraffe.

1: The Prelude - http://bit.ly/liongiraffe1
2: The Dance - http://bit.ly/liongiraffe2
3: The Finale - http://bit.ly/liongiraffe3

Techs:
Nikon D3s
Nikkor 500mm f4 VR-II
f4.0 | 1/250 SS | ISO-1600

Comments

7 comments
Comment posted by Jerry Austin on May 27, 2014 at 9:09 PM
Great images and great story. Thanks so much for sharing.
Registered on January 6, 2012, 651 Posts, 3448 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Olsen on May 27, 2014 at 9:19 PM
Thanks Morkel for posting both the story and photos! I feel the same reverence when I witness the struggle that takes place every day in nature. Your story is both informative and thought provoking. Excellent photos!
Registered on October 19, 2006, 306 Posts, 1571 Comments
Comment posted by Ajit Huilgol on May 28, 2014 at 8:59 PM
So, finally the agony of the wait is over! I like the lion on the right with his claws unsheathed and the open mouth with teeth showing. The log in the llc is unfortunate, though. The giraffe had led a good life and this was inevitable. Great series of story-telling images, Morkel. :toast:
Registered on December 19, 2008, 302 Posts, 2055 Comments
Comment posted by Louis Pattis on May 30, 2014 at 4:44 PM
What a story and great images, to witness this from the beginning to the end is truly unique, thanks for posting this emotional reportage.
Registered on March 30, 2012, 0 Posts, 164 Comments
Comment posted by Balakumar Kaushik on May 31, 2014 at 9:23 AM
A fine image and nice stories on your blog, Morkel.
Must've been one helluva experience witnessing this.
:toast:
Registered on January 4, 2008, 98 Posts, 1403 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on May 31, 2014 at 6:20 PM
Great image and experience Morkel, I could see cropping a sliver more from the top here. The males claws and open mouth make this one. :toast:
Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments
Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on June 2, 2014 at 4:59 PM
Thanks for taking the time to view and read, folks
:toast:
Registered on March 22, 2011, 385 Posts, 2068 Comments