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Nilgiri Tahr Pair


Nilgiri Tahr Pair
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Copyright: Satish Hanumantha Rao (satish_h) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 119 W: 0 N: 1222] (7281)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2001-02
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Nikon 801 S
Exposure: f/8
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-05-05 11:48
Viewed: 1472
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Artiodactyla
Family: Bovidae
Subfamily: Caprinae
Genus: Hemitragus
Also known as the Nilgiri ibex, the Nilgiri tahr is a short, stocky creature belonging to the sub-family caprinae, the same family as goats. Further up the family tree is bovidae, which holds most even-toed ungulates, meaning creatures that have two-piece cloven hooves, like cattle, antelope and, of course, goats. In appearance, the male Nilgiri tahr is fairly short, usually 3 feet tall at the shoulder. He weighs in at anywhere from 170 to 220 pounds, with him being decidedly larger than his female counterparts. A male hemitragus hylocrius will have short, coarse dark brown hair with a black tint, whereas the young and females tend more toward grey in color.

Nilgiri Thar is one of the most endangered species of mountain goats in India. This is found in the Hills of Anai mudi, (south India’s largest peak) hills, called Eravikulam Sanctuary. This area is covered mostly with Tea estate. But a group of nearly 2000 animals are accustomed to tourists, are found at a close quarters in this Rajamali Estate. The area is maintained by the forest Department, and entry is restricted.

Most of the time the tahrs will be resting and very fondly responded by mates. Here one of the pairs is in a mood of loving each other. This happened for just a second. I took 2 frames, of which this is the best.

I used Nikon 801-S, with Nikor 80 -200mm lens. Auto expo, at F-8. Kodak 200ASA color film.
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  • Great 
  • luna- (0)
  • [2006-05-05 12:05]

this is absolutely beautifully caught picture and well focused.

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  • Scott Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 214 W: 0 N: 299] (1400)
  • [2006-05-05 12:17]

Agreed, You did very well here, the focus, Depth of Field, Composition, and the capture of the moment. ... Award winner... and thank you for the note about the habits of these mountian goats.

TFS

Scott

Namaskara sir,

Great shot of this thars. A moment well captured with great DOF and sharpness.

TFS

Pawan

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2385 W: 50 N: 3186] (10922)
  • [2006-05-06 1:41]

What a nice and interesting shot that you have well done ! This mother Ibex giving a kiss to the young, it is a pleasure for my eyes. I also appreciate the complementary note... Congratulations Satish and thanks for sharing.

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1674 W: 5 N: 2130] (11898)
  • [2006-05-06 6:07]

Bonjour Satish,

Vraiment mignon la scène est très jolie.

Merci pour l'envoie.


joseph

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  • gelor Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 128 W: 3 N: 12] (517)
  • [2006-05-06 8:34]

Deux chèvres s'aimaient d'amour tendre... Belle prise cependant le grain est très important.

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  • TPAKT Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 114 W: 23 N: 19] (87)
  • [2006-05-06 13:19]

Privet Satish.
Lovely picture highly in mountains. A prelude of love. A good shot. Very much it is pleasant.

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