On the Road

Gallery: WildlifePosted August 11, 2017155 views5 comments

Usually I'd prefer not to take photos of an animal on the road. But as we saw this rhino approach from a distance, I felt taking the photo from a low point in the road would yield a different perspective. I also liked the early morning light. Nikon D500 and 80-400 lens at 1/500, f/8 and ISO 450. Comments welcome. Richard

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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on August 12, 2017 at 2:18 AM

Great POV, side lighting and wonderful pose here! Tyre marks are bit of an eye sore.

Jagdeep Rajput

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on August 13, 2017 at 9:53 AM

The timing him at the crest of the small hill truly adds to the sense of his immense size. Good planning!

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on August 13, 2017 at 2:38 PM

He certainly looks imposing from this angle Richard, nicely composed given the road. devil

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Comment posted by Charles Bell on August 21, 2017 at 4:00 PM

This is very nicely composed with the rhino a bit off center and looking into the picture. No problem showing that it is walking on a road. To me, that only emphasizes that these endangered behemoths no longer live in a pristine environment unaffected by man. I also like the way this particular camera angle shows the square lip that makes this a White Rhino.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on August 24, 2017 at 4:25 AM

Richard,
Great positioning here!
Not to keen on the tire marks, but not much you can do about that other than blur or clone.

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