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Lesser Kudu and family
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Lesser Kudu and family

by Ken Watkins

Gallery: WildlifePosted July 14, 201474 views4 comments
Well they say all things come to those that wait, in this case this almost came true. An adult male with his family in Meru National Park, Kenya, just a little to dark at the time
EOS 1DX 200-400mm F4 at 400mm
F7.1
ISO 3200
1/160

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by Jerry Austin on July 14, 2014 at 10:15 AM
You don't see many photos of the Lesser Kudu. Nice capture. This looks like a "big" lesser Kudu. That sounded weird, but not sure how else to put it. I like the habitat with the females in the background. My only nit, which has nothing to do with teh quality of the image, is wishing that he had presented you with a better angle.
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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on July 14, 2014 at 2:40 PM
Congratulations on seizing the opportunity Ken! Don't mind the hind view, the head is turned and this makes a huge difference in my opinion; a bonus is that the interesting patterns and colors of the Kudu back side is revealed. :toast:
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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on July 16, 2014 at 3:13 AM
Jerry,
The usual giveaway is the white flash on the throat which is unfortunately not very visible on this shot, plus according to the "books" Greater Kudu are usually only seen further south.
Gary,
I too was surprised by the colourful rear quarters

:toast: :toast:
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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on July 16, 2014 at 5:24 PM
Great subject, Ken. Wish we were seeing a little more front, and a little less back... :wink:
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