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Nyala male


Nyala male
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Copyright: Annick Vanderschelden (vanderschelden) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2573 W: 76 N: 6467] (25759)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-10-15
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon 400mm 2.8 IS
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Kruger National Park
Date Submitted: 2008-07-18 16:52
Viewed: 437
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Nyala (Tragelaphus angasii) is a South African antelope

I was a bit surprised to read in the wikipedia it has a lower risk conservation status 'cause of two reasons:
I didn't spotted it an awful lot (most of the time in a riverine habitat). Secondly it isn't spread throughout southern Africa. You will find it in only Mozambique, Zimbabwe
and South Africa's Kruger as far as I know and based on several wikipedia sources.
You can spot it in dense bush(photo). This one is taken along the Kanniedood Dam close to Shingwedzi.
I always tend to compare them to Kudus. Their long fringe on throat and underparts is really different though. It is haute couture in the bushveld:-). Through the bush you can't see them and then suddenly you are just in front a them, a few meters away. Then it is always a wowww...
The way they can disappear into the bush is also unbelievable through its gracefulness.

Thank you for looking and your critiques yesterday.
Have a wonderful weekend!

jeanpaul, Silke, crs, rkailas, haraprasan, smurali, albert, xTauruSx, mala-zaba, marhowie has marked this note useful
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Hi Annick
Bonne prise de cet antiloppe nature,le spécimen est très joli et l'environnement est naturel.


Félicitations et merci pour l'envoie ...JP

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 753 W: 109 N: 1727] (5394)
  • [2008-07-18 17:04]

wow! Even a catchlight!
Superb details, excellent composition
A really lovely posting in every way
TFS
silke

hello annick,
fine capture, i liked the tight composition and the eye contact very much,
well done as usual,
tfs & regards
pankaj

Wow, this is a real beauty. The sharpness and detail are wonderful. I'm trying to see if I can see you reflected in his eye!! : ) Are you going to put together a book of your safari photos. They are super.

TFS
Evelynn : )

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 193 W: 0 N: 276] (1157)
  • [2008-07-18 22:11]

Hi Annick,

This is a very good portrait of the antilope. The quality of the image is excelent. I am impressed by the light from the eyes and by the way you have been able to render the texture of the horns.

Congratulations,
Cristian

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1213 W: 0 N: 4642] (13806)
  • [2008-07-18 23:01]

Hi Annick

I saw a male Nyala in Kruger at about the same place - and a few in Londolozi, but they are not that commonly seen. A 'sure bet' is uMkuze in Natal.

Anyway, this is simply superb!! Great pose and amazing detail.

James

Hi Annick

Lovely portrait of this majectic antelope. Excellent composition and details. I really like the way you have captured the habitat in so little space - it adds a lot of texture to the portrait.

TFS
Ravi

Annick, This is a treat to eyes, such a pleasant portrait of Nyala. I have never seen a Nyala in my life. TFS.

- Murali

Hallo Annick,
Schitterend portret in perfecte scherpte. En weer is het alsof ik door een opening naar buiten kijk, zo ongelooflijk mooie natuurlijke kleuren. Knap ook dat je steeds nog weet waar je elke foto genomen hebt.
Groet,
Peter

Hello Annick,
Superb portrait of this Nyala, great details and natural colours
TFS
Albert

Hello Annick, This is a nice shot and good eye catch. Good composition. Vignesh

Hello Annick,
Beautiful picture of this Nyala. Good light. Great sharpness. Very nice detail.
G's, Deniz

Hi Annick,
A nice portrait of this African Antelope. Superb details and a very nice composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Nice portrait Annick. Always sharp with a good eye contact. Good use on the DOF.
TFS
Eric

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