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Waterbuck
Photo Information
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: 2007-10-08
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon 400mm 2.8 IS
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Kruger National Park
Theme(s): Waterbuck [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-08-19 3:09
Viewed: 1213
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This 'penkop' is a waterbuck.
Penkop is Afrikaans.
It means a young male Impala with small horns which are still in a developing phase.
The young boys who fought with the Boer Commandos against the British Forces who invaded the Transvaal and the Orange Free State during the Anglo-Boer War of 1899 to 1902 were also called penkops. Its literal meaning is "spikehead" and refers to the short bristled style of haircut.
Back to the photo. This is the same animal I posted yesterday.
More info about this specie..wiki
Most of the time I spotted this animal in little groups along the river; sometimes grazing pretty close to crocodiles.
This one is captured during a rainy day. As you can see the coat is a bit wet. Overnight camp was Skukuza.

Thanks for looking...
red45, Kathleen, zulfu, Evelynn, boreocypriensis, techranger, nglen, tkp1165, hester has marked this note useful
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To Evelynn: Hi Evelynn,vanderschelden 2 08-20 07:50
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Hi Annick,

Once again lovely detail in the fur of the animal showing the superior quality of that lens. Well handled exposure and DoF. I will send you some more Afrikaans names for the waterbuck by e mail.

Groete

Robin

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2008-08-19 3:53]

Hello Annick!

Great picture of Penkop. I like eye contact, hairy ears and desert colours. Very interesting note. I'm in 'Afrikaans mood' now because I read a book about history of diamond mines and Anglo-Boer Wars. Very interesting lecture.

Stunning detail and exposure Annick. The eye contact from that stare is great, holds you there just looking at him. Who's going to move first. Wonderful shot.
Kathleen

Hello Annick
Well presented and cool portrait of this guy!
TFS
Ralf

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1050 W: 0 N: 162] (866)
  • [2008-08-19 10:11]

Hello Annick, a perfect poertait of a cute waterbuck. TFS and regards,
Mehmet

Interesting note and lovely frontal portrait.... The amazing sharpness and the eye contact give the image a lot of impact. Lovely work

TFS
Evelynn : )

Hi my friend Annick, another excellent shot of this cute waterbuck from frontal side:). Many thanks for sharing this beauty my friend!
Greetings from TRNC,
Bayram

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2904 W: 34 N: 8600] (32056)
  • [2008-08-19 11:23]
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Hi Annick. I like this even more as he is looking staight at you. he has huge ears fot the size of the head. with good detai land colours in the wet coat. A good name for him spikehead. well done TFS.
Nick..

Excellent detail, sharpness of the subject, and pose of this waterbuck. I love the expressiveness in it's gaze and the depth of field is perfectly done among the browns and grays. Shadow and highlights handled superbly.

Hi Annick
Wonderful portrait with amazing sharpness and detail.
Very well done!!
TFS
Tom

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16522)
  • [2008-08-19 15:03]
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Hi Annick

Lovely pose with excellent detail and colours. Great work.

Sorry - forgot to reply to your email - I am fine thanks.

James

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1515 W: 18 N: 3165] (11638)
  • [2008-08-22 13:15]

Hi Annick

This is a real beauty, I can see all the details of the fur and the exposure is perfect. I love the DOF and the framing of the shot. The look captured is relaxed but attentive.

TFS

Karan

Hi Annick
You've captured a very handsome Waterbuck. I'm surprised by his long, thick coat. I guess it would give protection from insects. This is really a wonderful portrait with him looking right into your lens.
Well done.
TFS Janice

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