A Wet Rhino

Gallery: WildlifePosted May 2, 2016172 views6 comments

A large male White Rhino comes out from dense bush looking wet after a heavy downpours somewhere in South Africa. The light conditions were extremely low so a high ISO for the camera used was required. Surprised I pulled off with such a low shutter speed.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II - EF100--400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM - 1/40sec @ f5.0 - 190mm - ISO 640 <div> </div> <div id="myEventWatcherDiv" style="display:none;"> </div>

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Comment posted by Charles Bell on May 2, 2016 at 5:32 PM

This is a very sharp image. Amazing that it was taken at 1/40th sec. And you managed to get reasonable DOF even at f/5. It's nice to see a rhino wet from rain. Most images are from the dry season.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on May 2, 2016 at 8:32 PM

Neat shot Mario, great job with the low shutter speed. devil

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on May 3, 2016 at 2:22 AM

Mario,
Great environment shot devil

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on May 3, 2016 at 8:46 AM

I love the angle of his approach and the lighting. Yes, detail is excellent! In a perfect world, I would have wished to see the feet.

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Comment posted by Pete Bengeyfield on May 3, 2016 at 9:25 AM

Wow! An excellent shot of a super-endangered species. I don't think I've ever seen a shot of one in the "bush" like that. Very nice.

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Comment posted by Richard Sandor on May 3, 2016 at 12:07 PM

Mario: very well done considering the situation. Seeing the animal wet and in the bush is a nice break from the usual sightings in the dry season. Given your concerns about high ISO, maybe it's time to consider brand N. enlightened

Richard

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