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Blesbok
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Blesbok

by Ken Watkins

Gallery: WildlifePosted June 26, 201672 views3 comments
Closely related to the Bontebok, but thankfully far more populous.
Taken in Free State, South Africa.
EOS 1DX MkII
200-400 mm at 560 mm
F5.6
ISO 800
1/1250

Comments

3 comments
Comment posted by John Tobias on June 26, 2016 at 9:28 AM
Handsome antelope!  A classic  pose.  I like the contrasting facial colors.
Registered on September 12, 2009, 2120 Posts, 6455 Comments
Comment posted by Charles Bell on June 26, 2016 at 1:18 PM
Very nice image.  I like the relatively narrow DOF.  Makes the Blesbok stand out.  As they say in South Africa, "lekker!"
Registered on February 21, 2016, 187 Posts, 192 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Sharp on June 28, 2016 at 10:10 PM
Nice pairing.  The subjects look great.  I wonder about the white balance, however, as I see some distinct shadows, yet the cool cool color of the surroundings make this look like this could be taken before there was any overhead sun.  How about warming up the overall scene, being careful to keep the blesbok looking natural?
Registered on December 9, 2007, 258 Posts, 9892 Comments