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Posted by Edwin kats on November 23, 2009 at 3:15 PM
Big man
This must be the biggest male wild boar I've ever seen. Must be about 150 kg. In winter fur they loo a lot bigger but still this is one strong animal.

iso 200 1/200 sec. f/4 full frame Nikon 200-400/4

Edwin Kats
Posted by PhilH on November 23, 2009 at 4:07 PM
Edwin,

You have some super images in your files... this just has to be my favourite, what a splendid setting showing this boar in super condition....

:toast: :toast: :wavey: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Fran French on November 23, 2009 at 4:29 PM
An absolute beauty Edwin, he sure is a big old boy. Very nicely captured!!

Fran :toast: :toast:
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on November 23, 2009 at 4:37 PM
A lovely 'nature' image Edwin and a handsome beast to boot, too! I think this is an excellent example where we need to step back, rather than close in. Mind you Edwin, I am not too sure how close you would want to get? :toast:

Steve
Posted by Brett Lewis on November 23, 2009 at 6:40 PM
Simply superb. Love everything about this big fella and my what a lot of meat he has on him. Really nice work and I have enjoyed your boar shots throughout.

Brett :toast: :toast:
Posted by Jeroen Stel on November 24, 2009 at 5:32 AM
Lovely environmental shot of this big fellow!

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel
Posted by Robert Lawrence on November 24, 2009 at 6:03 AM
Super image of a magnificent animal. That would be one hell of a 'pig roast' ! :biggrin:
Robert
Posted by Ian Macdermott on November 24, 2009 at 8:42 AM
Nice one Edwin :smile:

I would not want to get any closer to him :frown:
Posted by Guy Rogers on November 24, 2009 at 2:52 PM
Hello Edwin.

Lovely enviroment shot and I think you placed the Boar just in the right spot.

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Posted by Edwin kats on November 24, 2009 at 4:39 PM
Thanks everyone :wavey:

They look dangerous but they are not. You can walk up to them and they will run. Well most of the time :biggrin:

Nice to see you again Julian. Really looking forward to it.

Edwin Kats

Posted by Mark Hamblin on November 27, 2009 at 4:21 AM
Terrific shot, Edwin. Taken recently? Shame the water was not calm for a good reflection but then you have to have something to try for next time! :wink:
Posted by Edwin kats on November 27, 2009 at 4:26 AM
Hi Mark,

Not recently I'm afraid. It's one from last year. The whole family, including me, is sick so no time for playing outdoors. You're right about the water. Would be perfect with a nice reflection.

Ed :wavey: