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Wild boar


Wild boar
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Copyright: Gert Paassen (Gert-Paassen) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1206 W: 2 N: 4555] (13780)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-09
Categories: Mammals
Exposure: f/8, 1/250 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): CeltickRanger's favorite wild animal photos 2 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-10-26 11:40
Viewed: 193
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Dutch]
Today a picture that I have been taken on my second vacation to the Veluwe.
I hope you like it.
Thanks for looking and critique.

Latin name - Sus scrofa

Of all members of the pig family, Sus scrofa occupies the largest range. They originally occurred in Europe, Asia, North Africa, and the Malay Archipelago. Included in this native range were a number of island populations, including the British Isles, Corsica, Sardinia, Japan, Sri Lanka, the Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan, Hainan, Sumatra, Java, and smaller islands of the East Indies. Sus scrofa was later introduced throughout the world as domesticated animals by humans. Currently, Sus scrofa can be found nearly everywhere, from homes to barns to boggy marshes and mountainous terrain.

Although Sus scrofa is found in a wide variety of habitats as a result of domestication and introduction to new areas, the typical wild habitat is generally moist forests and shrublands, especially oak forests and areas where reeds are abundant. They are thought to be mainly limited by maximum winter snowfall, deep snow decreases their ability to travel and find food. They are sensitive to severe temperature changes. Sus scrofa has developed the technique of wallowing in mud or water to maintain a comfortable temperature. Wallowing also protects against sunburn and insect bites. Sus scrofa has even been known to wallow in their own urine to keep cool. Temperatures dropping below 50 degrees will cause discomfort. Conversely, Sus scrofa is prone to sunstroke in unusually warm temperature.

Wild boars are covered in a scant coat of coarse, bristle-like hairs ranging from dark gray to brown. Head and body length ranges from 900 to 1800 mm, tail length is about 300 mm, and shoulder height is 550 to 1100 mm. Weight averages 50 to 350 kg, though some domestic breeds can attain weights of 450 kg. Males are generally larger than females. Wild boar have four continually growing tusks, one in each quadrant of the jaw. Females have 6 pairs of mammae.

Over the course of domestication Sus scrofa has developed varying skin colors, tail lengths, and snout shapes. Sus scrofa has varying ear shapes, ranging from small and erect to low-flapping. Sus scrofa is thought to represent the primitive condition of ungulates in that they have a comparatively simple digestive system.
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2908 W: 34 N: 8623] (32138)
  • [2009-10-26 11:44]

Hi Gert. This is a animal i have never seen other than on TN. At this size you could say they look cute. You have taken it with fine detail and sharp focusing of the coat. All with natural colours. well taken TFS.
Nick..

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2386 W: 94 N: 5517] (17564)
  • [2009-10-26 11:47]

Hallo Gert,
Een stilleven met wild zwijntje. Het is weer eens wat anders. Uitstekende foto in prachtige scherpte en natuurlijke kleuren, ook in de omgeving. Goede compositie.
Groet,
Peter

Hi Gert.
Excellent capture and POV of this Sus scrofa!
TFS. Regards. Ferran

Hello gert,

Excellent capture.
Lighting and definition are splendid.
Good composition.

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1373 W: 56 N: 4716] (16222)
  • [2009-10-26 15:28]

Hello Gert.
Very good shot. Great exposure and detail, wonderful sharpness, natural colors.
Wonderful wild boar in wonderful performance.Best regards Siggi

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-10-26 15:46]

Hi Gert.this was a very lucky meeting,not easy to find wild animals like that,and what a top quality pic,impressive sharpness and colors from the best POV.Thanks for share,have a nice day,LUCIANO

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 645 W: 15 N: 1580] (6173)
  • [2009-10-26 22:15]

Hello Gert
I like colors, scene and details. Well done
Regards
Razvan

Hello Gert,

We haven't had wild boar in Norway for thousands of years, but now I hear reports they are on the way back via Sweden, made possible by the slight temperature rise..!
Seems like a nice little fellow, this one hehehe...
A good portrait with fine details, I notice the short but well groomed fur coat!

Greetings,
Pablo -

hello Gert
fine scene and photo,I like the sharp details!
TFS thanks for sharing
Nasos

Good photo,nice details of this boar.Regards.Alin.

hello Gert

an excellent and beautiful photo of Sus scrofa,
shot with fine POV and framing, fine focus great
sharpness and details, very beautiful photography,

TFS

Asbed

Hello Gert
a lovely image of this little Wild Boar, excellent details on is fur, beautiful coloration and very nice composition
great and interesting note too
Have a good night
Jacqueline

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