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Antelope (Oryx)

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Posted by Stephen Kaluski on October 16, 2007 at 10:06 AM
Antelope (Oryx)
This handsome male had just become a 'father' within 15-20 minutes of our arrival. He was protecting both the female and his new off spring who were deep in the scrub. All we got were a few glimpses of the little one as he/she tried to stand.

Wished I had a tad more image on the r/h side :-(

Canon MKIII 300 2.8, 1/1300 AV f5.6 ISO 2oo

Steve
Posted by Andy Astbury on October 16, 2007 at 10:11 AM
Nice image Steve, but as you say, a pity about the tightness in the frame :wavey:

Presume you had to go 'portrait' to get the horns in - surprised you didn't use the 100-400 - it's supposed to be the safari lens par excellence isn't it?
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on October 16, 2007 at 10:15 AM
Andy I have had one for over five years and have used it only a couple of times. I prefer 70-200 & 300 (2.8s) & 500 which I have found to be the ones for me. And yes, portatit was because of the horns! :cool:
Posted by Barrie Courtenay on October 16, 2007 at 1:47 PM
Hi Steve,bit tight in frame but still superb image

:toast: :toast:
Posted by Graeme Lee on October 16, 2007 at 4:04 PM
Just love Gemsbok. Apparently, one was found with horns 2m long :eek: A great image that's slightly tight. I'd like it in my bag though :toast: :toast: