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Roan Antelope 2


Roan Antelope 2
Photo Information
Copyright: Michael Halliday (pompey) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 146 W: 4 N: 745] (2768)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-01-09
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon EOS 300 D, Canon EF 75-300/4.0-5.6 III, Skylight
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/60 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Animal portraits, African Rare Antelope 1, RARE or SIGNIFICANT contributions to TN 2 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-01-13 13:43
Viewed: 1939
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
My second attempt at the Roan Antelope.
Beautiful antelope that habits lightly wooded country and grasslands throughout most of central Africa.
Body Length: 220-265 cm / 7.3-8.8 ft.
Shoulder Height: 140-160 cm / 4.6-5.3 ft.
Tail Length: 60-70 cm / 2-2.3 ft.
Weight: 225-300 kg / 495-660 lb.
The upper body is grizzled grey to roan in colour with the legs darker. The underparts are white. On the face there is a black/brown and white facial mask, slightly lighter in females, that consists of a white spot on either side of the eye and a white muzzle. On the neck and withers is an erect, dark-tipped mane, while a light 'beard' is present on the throat. A long tuft of dark hair is present on the tips of the ears. The arched, ringed horns are found in both sexes, though slightly smaller in females, grow 60-100 cm / 2-3.3 feet long.
Photographed at Marwell Zoological Park in Hampshire, England.
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Great picture !!! You managed to have it in focus for most parts of the animal, even with a f5.6 aperture. Looks like the animal was accustomed to be a model. The posture is full of dignity.

Nice almost symetrical portrait. I had to laugh at this as I was down there yesterday, and for some reason these guys seem to be really uncomfortable about me and my camera, maybe it's the tripod, but if I stop and point the lens their way they start to panic. No photo of them for me!

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  • japie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1814 W: 100 N: 1904] (5187)
  • [2005-01-16 0:14]

The DOF here is excellent. I like the little tufts of hair on his ears. The sharpness and exposure is very good too.

Well done and thanks for posting

Michael, nice portrait. Pov and composition are just excellent.

I did a little workshop; I hope you like it.

Hello Michael,
You have an amazing portfolio here (too!)...
This guy is quite a nice chap, in a well composed capture with good lighting! Lovely colours and details
Regards,
Pablo -

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