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Highly Endangered- Nilgiri Thar


Highly Endangered- Nilgiri Thar
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Copyright: Goutham Ramesh (goutham_ramesh) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 778 W: 152 N: 2579] (10360)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-01-31
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Nikon D 80, Sigma 50 -500mm f4/6.3 DG EX APO HSM
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/160 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): GouthamOther [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-02-09 9:11
Viewed: 689
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi all,

This is highly endangered Nilgiri Tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius)which is endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and the southern portion of the Western Ghats in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala in southern India.Its closest relatives are sheep (genus Ovis). Until 2005, it was placed with the Himalayan Tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus) and the Arabian Tahr (Arabitragus jayakari) in the genus Hemitragus. However, it has recently been transferred to a new genus Nilgiritragus because it is genetically more similar to members of the genus Ovis than to other Thars ( mountain goats ). They presently number about 2000 individuals!!!

I consider myself lucky to have seen them and also photograph them


Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nilgiri_Tahr
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That's lovely, Goutham, this guy is looking down to you very curious, I like that moment, very pretty, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 921 W: 0 N: 1985] (8905)
  • [2009-02-09 9:28]

Hi goutham
Excellent capture.Perfect POV and razor sharp image.Amasing fur detail.I also liek the eye contact.
TFS Michel
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2909 W: 34 N: 8636] (32186)
  • [2009-02-09 9:48]

Hi Goutham. By the sound of it you were lucky to have seen this animal and as you say to get a picture like this as well. I love the way he is looking at you .You were able to get good detail and natural bright colours. Well done TFS.
Nick..

Hello Goutham,
Very good focus on its head.
Secondly beautiful natural light showing the texture in the fur very well.
TFS
Annick

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  • NinaM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 801 W: 3 N: 2100] (6596)
  • [2009-02-09 11:53]

The hill looks steep, Goutham, and what a nice picture, beautiful! I love the blue sky in the background, the nice grass and the beautiful little goat. Your notes are interesting and I hope such kind animals remain alive for many years to come. Thank you, great picture and notes,

Francine

Hi Goutham,
Excellent picture of this Nilgiri Tahr; great POV and composition, sharp fine details, natural colours and BG.
TFS
Pekka

Hi Goutham,
A nice capture of this beautiful Nilgiri Tahr. Sorry to know that it is a endangered sp. Hope the Govt. has taken some actions on its conservation. Very good details and a lovely composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • Scott Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 224 W: 0 N: 316] (1540)
  • [2009-02-10 22:13]

Very well taken, thank you from posting and the discription, I have never seen this anaimal.

Scott

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