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Springbok


Springbok
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Copyright: Annick Vanderschelden (vanderschelden) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2712 W: 78 N: 7405] (30145)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-12-11
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon 400mm 2.8 IS
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Namibia, a photographer's dream
Theme(s): Etosha National Park [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-02-07 8:11
Viewed: 1002
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is a Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis). Capture time 16:30. The location is close to Okaukuejo restcamp in Etosha National Park, Namibia.


From wikipedia...
Habitat and diet
In South Africa springbok inhabit the vast grasslands of the Free State and the open shrublands of the greater and smaller Karoo. In Namibia they live in the grasslands of the south, the Kalahari desert to the east and the dry riverbeds of the northern bushveld of the Windhoek region. In Botswana they mostly live in the Kalahari Desert in the southwestern and central parts of the country.

Springbok mostly eat grass, leaves, shoots and other small plants although their favourites include the sweet succulent shrubs of the Karoo.

Conservation
Since prehistory the springbok was hunted by primitive man using stone tools. Up to present times springbok are hunted as game throughout Namibia, Botswana and South Africa because of their beautiful coats, and because they are very common and easy to support on farms with very low rainfall, which means they are cheap to hunt as well. The export of springbok skins mainly from Namibia and South Africa is also a booming industry.

Conservation methods and responsible hunting restrictions may prevent a further decrease of numbers
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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1130 W: 32 N: 1137] (3508)
  • [2009-02-07 8:56]

Hi Annick,
Very nice Springbok capture again.POV,lighting,exposure and details are perfect.Have a great weekend!
Thanks for posting.

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 645 W: 15 N: 1577] (6149)
  • [2009-02-07 9:17]

Hello Annick
Wonderful capture.Well done.
Regards.
Razvan

bonjour annick
c'est comme chaque fois un regal de voir ces animaux de contrée si lointaines avec autant de piqué et toujours une belle composition.
c'est parfait.
bon week end
laurent

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2907 W: 34 N: 8619] (32124)
  • [2009-02-07 10:54]

Hi Annick. A good close up of this Spingbok. I like the pose with its head turned around to have look. You have good detail and natural colours.i like the blurred BG. all with interesting notes. well done TFS.
Nick..

Hello Annick!

Very well captured Springbok - Amazing sharpness and beautiful bokeh. Very nice composition!

Regards

Jacek

Hi Annick,

Good pose and well detailed as usual with your photos. Nice alert expression on the face. You can see the white hair on the back just above the tail which fans open when they are "pronking".

Robin

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 545 W: 0 N: 735] (3213)
  • [2009-02-07 13:19]

Hi Annick
wonderfull capture
very well done.

Annick
de foto's blijven maar mooi
weer een te gekke foto
super shot
greeting lou

A beautiful individual, a fine posture and an expertly capture produce such a superb image Annick, TFS indeed my friend.
Cheers,
Mehmet

Hi Annick! a wonderful pose you captured here. As i said before i always wish to see a real springbok.
TFS and Have a nice Sunday!
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3808 W: 190 N: 11328] (34927)
  • [2009-02-07 23:03]

Hello Annick,
A beautiful animal well caught! I like this Springbok's pose and your POV. The technical features and the side lighting are first class.
Well done and thanks.
Best regards,
Ivan

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2384 W: 94 N: 5493] (17500)
  • [2009-02-08 3:06]

Hallo Annick,
Wanneer je 100 foto´s op een rij legt met één van jou er tussen dan haal je hem er gemakkelijk tussen uit. De zachte kleuren en toch de enorme scherpte kenmerken jouw foto´s. Dit is daar weer een prachtig voorbeeld van. Prachtige expressie met die recht opstaande oren.
Groet,
Peter

Annick,

Your nature photography is outstanding. It looks to me like you have enough high quality material to publish a book :)) Anyways, even though I don't comment too much (too busy), I keep watching your work. It is beautiful. You've got a great talent for such photography. Excellent work Annick! TFS.

Best Regards,

Martin

Hi Annick

This is preatty good job, the sharp in all the way is very good, the BG and the natural colours as well. Congratulations.

Best regards

Murilo

Hello Annick

A lovely image of this Springbok,
The focus is sharp with excellent detail.
Lovely natural colours.
TFS

Wolf

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