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Kobus ellipsiprymnus


Kobus ellipsiprymnus
Photo Information
Copyright: Suha Derbent (catman) Silver Note Writer [C: 1 W: 0 N: 23] (269)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 1999
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Nikon F5, Nikkor 600mm f:4.0 D, Fuji Velvia 50
Exposure: f/4
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: South Africa
Date Submitted: 2005-01-20 9:10
Viewed: 3078
Points: 15
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Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus)
In danger of extinction (LR)IUCN
Class Mammal
Order Artiodactyla
Male 220-270 kgs
Female 120-180 kgs
Habitat All of Africa except the north
Life span 11 years

Waterbuck are herbivores which generally feed on long grass and lettuce-like plants. In winter plants and fruit dropped by baboons make up part of their diet. The gestation period is 230 days and they can mate at any time of the year. They are easily identified by the large white circle of hair on their rump.

Waterbuck are active early in the morning and in the evening. In addition, they continue feeding at night. They move in herds of 6-12 members. This number can sometimes rise to 30.
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Nice photo Suha, the overall waterbuck seems flat because of the 600 mm lens I think but DOF is great to pull the animal front. Thanks for sharing your photo and information.

Very nice capture!
Excellent details, composition, tones.
The another animal in the background looks fantastic!
Well done!

Fantastic photo.

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  • uccio (23)
  • [2005-01-20 10:32]

Trés belle réalistion. Avec quel objectif ??

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  • willie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1023 W: 61 N: 648] (2083)
  • [2005-01-20 12:16]

Excellent Image Suha. GreatDOF and POV. I like the background and your notes are good. Very well done

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  • desmo Silver Star Critiquer [C: 11 W: 0 N: 6] (4)
  • [2005-01-20 22:29]

Very classical animal photo but it's a Great Photo Suha with excellent details.
very well done.
it's take with the Fuji Velvia 50 ?
that was to be one very sunny day

TFS.

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  • radz Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 605 W: 11 N: 616] (3396)
  • [2005-01-21 6:12]

Nice shot,Great DOF,THE Background is cool.

My favorita antilope - nice repetition in the background and excellent detail.

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