Battle Of Giants

Driving around Solio Game Reserve in Kenya, we spotted these two rhinos who at first just seemed to be looking at each other. All of a sudden the one with the long horn charged. I realized I was witnessing something unique from so close by and wanted to take advantage of the closeness by bringing the action very close so grabbed the 500mm lens. This way I wanted to emphasize action, blood, dust and fury.

White rhinos are usually quite social and complacent, but sometimes territorial issues just have to be sorted out. In that event, a large horn is definitely an advantage, as the wounds of the rhino with the broken horn clearly show. 

Nikon D810
Nikkor AF-S VR 500mm f/4
f/5
500 ISO
1/1000s

I am delighted this photo has won a 'Highlight" in Glanzlichter 2016, 3d Prize in 2015 Nature Images Awards and was 'Highly Honoured' in Nature's Best Photography Africa 2016.

Solio Game Reserve is included in the photo safari Untouched Africa which I will lead this year and the next...