Posted by Edwin kats on December 11, 2007 at 4:11 PM
When you make him mad this is THE most dangerous animal in The Netherlands. Of course I didn't
But he knew Something was there under all that camouflage. It wasn't offering much of protection when I think about it.
iso 250 1/40 sec. F5.6 The background seems to be a bit Yellow don't you think?
Fantastic image Edwin, bg looks OK to me, there is just enough hint of the woodland setting....
Although we have a few wandering around our woodlands they are now mainly escapees....
Looks like I am going to have to think about a trip to the Netherlands next year
For me this is perhaps the best mammal image posted this year...
Posted by Alan Bryant on December 11, 2007 at 4:29 PM
Awesome shot
BG looks alright to me
Posted by Major Gilbert on December 11, 2007 at 4:46 PM
Brilliant Edwin.
What a great looking animal in a nice setting.
Major.
Posted by Dave Courtenay on December 11, 2007 at 4:51 PM
Awesome looking beast-i dont think people realise just how big these are-have seen them but never managed a shot-would be well pleased with this-well done
Dave
Posted by Edwin kats on December 11, 2007 at 4:55 PM
Thanks guys,
This one is about 120 kilo's and stould within 4 meters of me. I make a little noise so they stand and I can take the shot.
Phil, you're always welcome on the other side of the North Sea. But can't guarantee to see some Boar as they are rather shy.
Posted by Ian Hardy on December 11, 2007 at 5:35 PM
Hi Edwin,
Awesome shot B/G is fine. Well done.
Posted by Paul Gibbs on December 11, 2007 at 5:54 PM
Very nice Edwin, a fine looking picture of a fine looking animal.
Posted by Andy Astbury on December 11, 2007 at 8:28 PM
Great image Edwin - it all looks awesome from this end, what a beast and what a capture
Posted by Ian Andrews on December 12, 2007 at 2:23 AM
Yes, a nice image, and I know from experience the feeling when one is that close!
The twigs on the left are a little distracting but otherwise the background looks fine.
Regards
Ian
Posted by Mark Fellowes on December 12, 2007 at 3:11 AM
This is brilliant Edwin,great eye contact,superb detail...........cracker
Posted by Jim Greenfield on December 12, 2007 at 10:16 AM
Super image and BG looks great to me
Posted by Paul Williams on December 12, 2007 at 10:54 AM
This image is far from boaring.......sorry, couldn't resist
Posted by Alan Bryant on December 12, 2007 at 1:00 PM
Edwin i have got to ask - When he came up to your camo'd hide, your heart must of been pounding ?.
Oh and out of interest how long did you have to wait ?.
Posted by Edwin kats on December 12, 2007 at 1:06 PM
Hi Alan,
For a short moment my heart was pounding. I'm used to deal with nasty and angry Boars because me and my dog search for wounded wild animals after a car accident or a hunt gone wrong. Wild Boars are only dangerous when they are wounded or scared. They can kill a grown man.
For this guy I waited for about three days. Each day for about 6 hours under a camouflage netting.
Best wishes,
Edwin Kats
Posted by Alan Bryant on December 12, 2007 at 1:16 PM
For this guy I waited for about three days. Each day for about 6 hours under a camouflage netting
, now that is what i call a TRUE wildlife photographer.
Posted by Edwin kats on December 12, 2007 at 1:27 PM
Thanks Alan,
Six hours seems a long time....AND IT IS But those animals are very shy and will not come directly into the open. They stand for about an hour in the cover of the woods. But when they come it's a blast.
Edwin Kats
Posted by eric weight on December 12, 2007 at 2:38 PM
Like everything else in life, I guess you only get out as much as you are prepared to put in Edwin.
A marvellous image - your very just reward. I believe that we now have feral wild boar in this country into the hundreds, so the next few years may see some home-grown pics like this coming along.
Discussion
22 repliesBut he knew Something was there under all that camouflage. It wasn't offering much of protection when I think about it.
iso 250 1/40 sec. F5.6 The background seems to be a bit Yellow don't you think?
Edwin Kats
Although we have a few wandering around our woodlands they are now mainly escapees....
Looks like I am going to have to think about a trip to the Netherlands next year
For me this is perhaps the best mammal image posted this year...
BG looks alright to me
What a great looking animal in a nice setting.
Major.
Dave
This one is about 120 kilo's and stould within 4 meters of me. I make a little noise so they stand and I can take the shot.
Phil, you're always welcome on the other side of the North Sea. But can't guarantee to see some Boar as they are rather shy.
Edwin Kats
Phillip.
Awesome shot B/G is fine. Well done.
The twigs on the left are a little distracting but otherwise the background looks fine.
Regards
Ian
Mark
Oh and out of interest how long did you have to wait ?.
For a short moment my heart was pounding. I'm used to deal with nasty and angry Boars because me and my dog search for wounded wild animals after a car accident or a hunt gone wrong. Wild Boars are only dangerous when they are wounded or scared. They can kill a grown man.
For this guy I waited for about three days. Each day for about 6 hours under a camouflage netting.
Best wishes,
Edwin Kats
Six hours seems a long time....AND IT IS
Edwin Kats
A marvellous image - your very just reward. I believe that we now have feral wild boar in this country into the hundreds, so the next few years may see some home-grown pics like this coming along.
Frederic