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Copyright: Andrea Piazza (elefantino) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1155 W: 117 N: 2199] (13731)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-07-06
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon 1D MkII N, Canon EF 400mm f4 DO L IS
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/2000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-08-10 0:51
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Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 54
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
White rhino
Rinoceronte bianco
(Ceratotherium simum)

Endangered specie do their work to survive...

ITALIANO:
Altra situazione fortunata quest'anno... (so già i commenti che scriverà qualcuno sulla mia 'solita fortuna'...).

Inanzittutto mi scuso per la pessima qualità della foto che è un bel croppone ma ha prevalso il buon senso e sono rimasto a distanza per non disturbare un momento così importante.
I rino sono specie a rischio di estinzione e le femmine sono ricettive solo per pochi giorni all'anno e dopo 3 anni dalla nascita dell'ultimo piccolo.
Per questo la scelta di non avvicinarsi.
Notare il corno della femmina, forse il più lungo che io abbia mai visto.
Come vedete la privacy non è un granchè dato che l'ultimo nato e li che assiste da vicino.

Sapete come distinguere i rinoceronti bianchi da quelli neri? Domani la soluzione!
(sì, lo sò, ho bisogno di ferie ancora...)

Andrea P. © 2007

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quindi non è che facciano tutto sto sesso...e deve andargli buona praticamente la prima...

cmq come detto in privato il membro penzolante sarebbe stato più descrittivo della scena :-)

great capture, TFS Ori

Hi Andrea,
Good colour and definition in this distance photo of the Rhinos. I hope they managed it as they need saving as a species.
Well done,
Peter

Cool shot, Andrea!
This is what I call bonus of the trip :)
TFS
Ralf

Hello Andrea,
Good capture.Perfect timing and a nice composition.
Regards,
Smitha.

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  • Zeno Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 475 W: 0 N: 926] (7973)
  • [2007-08-10 2:07]

Hi Andrea,

This is a special moment and you were there..
I really like your safarishots. Hope to see more!

regards,
Zeno.

Andrea! Wow! Is it possible? But is it mission impossible? Great moment. Great picture. Cheers!

Hi Andrea,
Perfect timing and a nice composition)
i just came from Rhinocamp meeting) and to see your photo's name is very interesting for me
well done
chhers

Hi Andrea,
This is what we call a real heavy load :)
Great capture and the youngster does learn fast this way :)
Love the haizy mood in the background.
Thanks for sharing.
Have a nice weekend,
Harry

P/S Your English is really good. You gould have been my English teacher :)

Gran bella foto: non so cosa intendi per croppone ma la qualità anche dei dettagli mi pare ottima.
Poi la tua sensibilità nel non disturbare fa di te oltre che un fotografo anche un bravo naturalista e "protezionista" (nel senso che hai a cuore le sorti degli animali e delle piante).

Ciao e grazie, Emanuele

hi andrea,

i can feel the savannah ambiance by looking on your picture.this is incredible.really great composition too!
tfs
caroline

Ohh! I wish I hadn't seen this Andrea ;}}
Looks like he's got aways to go, but I'm sure he made it work :)
Excellent POV of the mating action nasties, well composed in it's grand scale.
Very well done & have a Great Weekend!
Howard

Hi Andrea,
Very unusual capture...It is interesting to see mating occuring while the adult female is still with calf...But I suppose the gestation period of the Rhino is, if like that of an Elephant, close to two years...You are lucky and privileged to witness in the wild what most only encounter at a zoo...I can see now why you love Africa so much...Anyway, an excellent POV with great comp and color...Well done...

TFS
Jim

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 755 W: 0 N: 1515] (6928)
  • [2007-08-10 6:08]

Hi Andrea
Very nice capture.Excellent composition with great colors and light.THe blur BG is also very nice.
TFS Michel

Beautiful capture of these animals. A wonderful image this is. Well done.
Best wishes,
Achim

Hello Andrea,
It is not easy to be a rhino, 'reading' your image.
Special content.
Wonderful background.
TFS
Annick

Wow Andrea
what a family shot, very nice compo and great BG too
very impressive
tfs
Tom

Ouch!

Bob

hi andrea,
a very moody lightning in this picture.
good timing and a fantastic compostion.
beautiful !
tfs - carole

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-08-10 21:27]

Hello Andrea

Excuse the pun but I think Rhinos are naturally horny.A wonderful nature shot.Well captured with excellent focus and details.I love the natural surroundings,and the fantastic colours.TFS

Rob

Hi Andrea,
Now this is a shot. How many of us has ever seen such a scene. That upto very nicely composed with excellent timing and details. This goes to my Favs. Thanks a lot for sharing this amazing photography.

What a fantastic photo Andrea. The light situation is in your favour.Very interesting.

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1173 W: 0 N: 1968] (8357)
  • [2007-08-11 1:22]

Bonjour Andrea,
Mon Dieu, mon Dieu, tout cela n'a pas l'air facile. Excellente image. Il fallait être là au bon moment.
Bon weekend
Anne

Not only does this great photo show us a wonderful moment of nature, but it displays the tremendously powerful neck and shoulder muscles of this great male. Just an amazing shot.

dov'è il coso?
mi serve per fare un confronto con il miO!

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1330 W: 107 N: 4804] (21334)
  • [2007-08-13 8:38]

Well I don't know if they'll survive but it's a good start ! :-) Andrea this is a great shot, good background, interresting subject, good light and great a moment ! Well done !

Mario

Ciao Andrea,
essendo ignorante di rinoceronti potrei sbagliarmi. Ma quello con il corno più sviluppato non dovrebbere essere un maschio?
E se è così, che stava succedendo?-
La foto è ben ritagliata ed i dettagli sono buoni.
TFS
Angelo

this male looks a lot like the one I've seen myself in Nakuru (posting schedueled for tomorrow).
Impressive long horn of the female.
Lovely natural habitat.
TFS
JM

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