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Greater Kudu


Greater Kudu
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Copyright: Aivar Mikko (metcher) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 523 W: 12 N: 968] (4113)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-07
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon 350D, Canon EF300mm 4/L IS + 1.4x EXT
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Mammals of Southern Africa, Animals., Wildlife of Africa [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-01-23 14:06
Viewed: 1466
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The second tallest antelope, with the most spectacular horns. Narrow bodied, long legged. ~ wt 418-693 lb (190 315 kg), ht 48-60 in (122 150 cm); ~ wt 264 473 lb (120 215 kg), ht 40 56 in (100 140 cm). Head proportionally small with huge, cupped ears. Horns 2.5 turns (rarely, 3); average 48 in, record 72 (180 cm). Coat smooth except spinal crest in both sexes and beard in male only. Color red brown to blue gray; males turn darker with age; 6 to 10 torso stripes; prominent white nose chevron and small cheek spots; dark garters on upper legs; black tipped tail with white underside.
Source: http://www.nature-wildlife.com
dew77, SkyF, marhowie, scottevers7, Dave, ddg, Luc, annagrace, kojak has marked this note useful
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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2006-01-23 14:09]

Hello Aivar!
Wonderful capture.POV,details,eye
contact and composition are excellent.
TFS...:-)

The depth of field here is so well used, Aivar! I love the centered composition, too, which gives this animal much grandeur!

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  • chiliu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1552 W: 0 N: 1165] (6442)
  • [2006-01-23 15:01]

Hi Aivar,
Very good capture with excellent composition and that wild feeling,
great colour and the DOF works well.
Thanks for sharing!

Hi,
nice look!
Great colours, composition, and details!
Ana:)

Hi Aivar,
Outstanding shot on this Greater Kudu. The composition is excellent with him in his natural surrounding. Colors look great in this nice light, and the detail is very sharp.
Nice depth and clarity.
Scott

Liked very much this picture.
Has good colors and the composition is great.
The animal gives a strong impact to the photo, maybe because of his look...frontal. Congratulations.

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  • Dave Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 522 W: 47 N: 668] (2151)
  • [2006-01-23 18:08]

Beautiful animal Aivar!
Excellent job on this capture!
Well done!
Thanks,
Dave

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 788 W: 31 N: 20] (5002)
  • [2006-01-24 2:38]

Hi Aivar,
very nice portrait. Good capture. I like the colours, sharpness and DOF.Well done.
Rgs, Aleksander

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  • ddg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 880 W: 23 N: 927] (4989)
  • [2006-01-24 4:31]

Well caught Aivar, this is an excellent shot.This antilope is splendid. Great composition and color too, very well done, Didier.

Tack sharp and very well composed Aivar. The animal is well seen in its natural habitat.
Very well done.
Thank You!

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  • klemmg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 302 W: 40 N: 484] (1719)
  • [2006-01-25 17:26]

Great shot showing the animal camouflaged in its habitat, but with the head standing out and drawing attention. Good work!
Gabi

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1676 W: 5 N: 2144] (11878)
  • [2006-01-25 22:05]

Une bonne capture,j'aime bien l'environnement et la pose de l'annimal derrière les branches. L'éclairage est parfait etfait bien sortir les couleurs et les détails.

Merci pour cette belle composition Aivar!


joseph

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  • Luc Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2058 W: 315 N: 4404] (14713)
  • [2006-01-26 20:57]

Excellent.
Thank you, Aivar.
Sorry, I have no time these days to write complete comments.
Very well done. Well deserved icon.

Spectacular sharpness and great POV showing the wonderful antlers well. Very well done!

Alli

excelent pic of the creature in its natural habitat. thanks for sharing this great moment with us. Ori

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  • kojak Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 36 W: 0 N: 19] (163)
  • [2007-01-07 12:48]

Wonderfull pose, great focus on the antilope, well done!
G.

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