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Copyright: Aivar Mikko (metcher) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 528 W: 12 N: 991] (4241)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-15
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon 350D, Canon 70-200mm f/4 L USM
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/200 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Animals., Mammals of Southern Africa, Wildlife of Africa, Mammals of Africa [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-11-12 11:09
Viewed: 1840
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The principal foodstuff of wildebeest are grasses. The seasonal nature of the African grasslands forces wildebeest to make annual migrations. The main migration is in May, when around 1.5 million animals move from the plains to the woods; they return in November as summer rains water the plains.
Mating typically occurs after the rainy season (around March or April) over a three-week period, and this species achieves one of the highest success rates of impregnation of all mammals, possibly because of a high state of fitness following ample rain. Gestation requires about eight and one half months. The cows will calve in summer (December to January) on the plains. The calves can walk within minutes, and after a few days can keep up with the rest of the herd. After calving, the breeding season begins again. Dominant bulls defend territories marked with feces and pheromones produced by scent glands on the hooves. Subordinate males form bachelor herds.
Wildebeest are an important part of the plains ecosystem, since their dung fertilizes the soil, and their grazing and trampling encourage new growth. However, wildebeest stampedes are notorious for the amount of destruction they cause. A typical stampede often features approximately 500 wildebeest travelling at speeds of up to 50mph (80kph), and can last for 30 minutes. This animal is also an important food source for predators such as lions and hyenas.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildebeest
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Daylight, ISO 200
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To sunkirana: Hi, Kiran.metcher 1 11-12 14:05
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Hej Aivar,
a nice liveshow you oresent here;-)
You captured a nice action with good details and POV.
A very good note too.
Well done.

Cool action shot, Aivar :)
TFS
Ralf

Hi Aivar,

This is a very good pic. Neatlt composed. Good POV and details. I am posting a workshop. Do let me know if you like it.

TFS, Kiran Vasudeva

Hello Aivar,
Beautiful natural shot - very clear and colorful. Great composition and great details. Naturual colors and a great note too. Well done and thank you for posting.
Gr.
Heinz

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  • mbasil Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 352 W: 148 N: 716] (3130)
  • [2006-11-12 13:59]

Great action shot. Amazing to be in such an environment. You might consider cropping a bit from the top, though.
Mike
I tried to add it to the "sexy nature" theme, but that's already filled up. Time to start sexy nature #2!

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2006-11-12 14:58]

Hello Aivar,
Wonderful post.Well caught,framed and composed.
TFS..:-)

Aivar,
I don't like the little blue sky part in the image;just crop it.
That said...good mating picture.
TFS
Annick

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2390 W: 194 N: 1991] (8113)
  • [2006-11-12 20:13]

Hello Aivar,
ooops. you think they would have looked for a little more privacy ;-).
Excellent timing on this one, you captured quite the action.
Sky

you catch the good timing.TFS

Great action shot and they had an attentive audience in the background.
Well composed and good sharpness.

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1674 W: 5 N: 2130] (11898)
  • [2006-11-13 8:20]

Bonjour Aivar!

bravo pour cette capture,l'action est très bien saisi.

Merci!
joseph

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2137 W: 224 N: 3956] (13137)
  • [2006-11-13 8:39]

Hi Aivar

Uuu...what a moment...are you sure your not imposing... :))
The POV is magnificent! The DOF is also fantastic and the level of details in great.
Lovely colors and tones and a very beautiful composition.
Great work!

Bravo and TFS
Horia

Great action post!! Super moment that is very rare and thanks for sharing it here. Well done

Action is very well shown
No nits
Brilliant
TFS

Hi Aivar,
Well when the urge hits you.... Great clarity and detail in this shot. You handled the bright light extremely well. Nice one!
Scott

Hej Aivar!
Piekny moment uchwyciles. Zdjecie ostre, kolory naturalne i bardzo ciekawy kadr.
Gratuluje i pozdrawiam - Roma

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  • chiliu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1552 W: 0 N: 1169] (6448)
  • [2006-11-14 23:47]

Hi Aivar,
Great wild nature image well captured with good action.
TFS!
Chi

Hello Aivar,
Situation very well framed!
Awesome details, educational...
Suoperb composition!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • kojak Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 36 W: 0 N: 19] (163)
  • [2007-01-07 18:31]

Very decisive shot, Aivar! ;)
I really like the others in the background too. Nice composition, sharp details... Good job!
Thanks 4 sharing.
G.

Hi Aivar,

This is a very interesting pic.

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