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Gemsbok Lineup
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Gemsbok Lineup

by Morkel Erasmus

Gallery: WildlifePosted December 2, 201679 views5 comments
A herd of gemsbok (oryx) posing nicely on the open plains of northern Etosha, Namibia.

Techs:
Nikon D3s
Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 VR-II @ 135mm
f5.6  |  1/1000 SS  |  ISO-280

Comments

5 comments
Comment posted by Brad Hill on December 4, 2016 at 9:28 AM
Hey Morkel,

The positioning of the multiple subjects in the frame add interest and depth to this shot. It's kind of amazing how the antler tips of all 5 subjects are just touching the horizon...can't imagine that happening very often! enlightened

Cheers...

Brad
Registered on May 29, 2007, 431 Posts, 6061 Comments
Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on December 4, 2016 at 11:13 AM
Very nice, Morkel. I wonder is a slightly tighter crop might give you a better view of the oryx and still preserve the sense of vastness?
Registered on August 28, 2006, 1240 Posts, 8506 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Archer on December 6, 2016 at 5:33 AM
I really like the simpleness of this image Morkel! Along with a nice view of the closest gemsbok, I like the wide open space.

Sweet One!
Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments
Comment posted by Hisham Atallah on December 6, 2016 at 8:47 PM
Hi Morkel,
Makes me want to go to Etosha even more. I love those expanses.  I really like how they all are looking forward in the frame.

Hisham.
Registered on November 5, 2014, 121 Posts, 352 Comments
Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on February 18, 2017 at 2:10 PM
Thank you for your comments, folks...
Registered on March 22, 2011, 385 Posts, 2068 Comments