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Not in front of the Camera Darling


Not in front of the Camera Darling
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Copyright: Willie Miles (willie) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1023 W: 61 N: 648] (2083)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-10-23
Categories: Mammals
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2004-10-24 3:40
Viewed: 1182
Points: 19
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Burchell's Zebra ( Bontsebra) Equus burchelli
Shoulder height 1,23m;
Males 315kg, females 300kg
They are grazers but will also browse. Live mostly in grasslands in large herds.
Foals may be born any time of the year and suckle for about 11months.

This picture was taken in the Polokwane Nature Reserve. I tried my best to get some good shots. The zebra's were going about their business peacefully when 3 lone impala rams crossed their path. Some charged the impala and chased them off. In the meantime, the stallion had other things on his mind. The mare was unrelenting. Everytime I clicked the shot it was either blurred or blocked by some bush. The whole thing happened very quickly and before I could really get anything spectacular, they were gone into the bush.
Too bad, maybe next time I'll get a great shot.
Tomorrow I'll post a mug shot of the stallion.
Luc, marhowie, Lourens, japie, PDP, miqra, Callie, coasties, livios has marked this note useful
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Willie, Nice moment captured! Maybe you should've called it "Kiss My Butt"!! ;-) I'm waiting with baited breath for that "mushot"! Enjoyed your note on the shooting circumstances for this one. Good job!!

Very nice image, Willie. Interesting note as well.

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  • japie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1814 W: 100 N: 1904] (5187)
  • [2004-10-24 11:08]
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I too look forward to the mugshot. I love zebras and this shot portrays them very naturally. The image is sharp and the exposure is well balanced between the whites and blacks.

Thanks for posting

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  • PDP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 2821 W: 344 N: 3779] (11769)
  • [2004-10-24 12:27]
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Ha ha, great title. I also like Howard's alternative. Well done on the shot and thanks for writing the good note. Look forward to the mugshot of the stallion.

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  • miqra Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 140 W: 3 N: 23] (151)
  • [2004-10-24 12:46]

Zebra still is my all time favourite (not for Biltong though, pic's I mean...grin) Nice shot Willie, more...more....

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  • Callie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1132 W: 105 N: 2609] (7531)
  • [2004-10-24 15:23]
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The title rocks, I think "his" expression is also spot-on. It will help us to help you if you post the camera and shooting details. I will anwser your "mail' asap.

Lovely photo. Excellent note. Thanks for sharing.

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  • Midi Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 150 W: 24 N: 183] (2417)
  • [2004-10-25 10:23]

Chance or patience to get a shot like this one. Usully in the bush we can't approach them. When I was in MALAWI, I saw zebras only from helicopter.
Well done.
Thanks.

Ready ... set ... ouch ...

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  • livios Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2156 W: 322 N: 4258] (16906)
  • [2005-02-25 14:03]

Willie, a funny title in this... lovely situation. I like the composition. Great note too.

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