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Steenbok


Steenbok
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Copyright: Paul van Slooten (pvs) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1148 W: 254 N: 2555] (11565)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-02-28
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Sony Alfa dSLR A100, Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX APO DG, Digital RAW 100, UV Filter
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/320 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Krugerpark feb/mar 2007
Date Submitted: 2007-05-03 3:25
Viewed: 850
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Took this picture on our morning drive underway to or restcamp skukuza.took this picture out of the car window using a beanbag as stabilization,cropped resized and sharpened thi picture before upload,hope you like it.

Steenbok

A member of the dwarf antelope group, Steenbok are petite, weighing 7-16 kg and measuring 70-95 cm in length. Unlike the crouched stance of forest duikers, steenbok carry their heads high and have long legs, with a shoulder height between 45 and 60 cm. The hind quarters and lower parts/belly are pure white. The male Steenbok have upright, slender horns projecting above the eyes. Conspicuous black, facial glands are situated in front of the large, dark brown eyes. These pre-orbital glands are noticeable in both sexes

Name: Raphicerus campestris

Diet Description: Browsers. Shoots, young leaves, flowers, fruits.

Habitat: Open savannah country where they are reliant on adequate cover in the form of taller grass and bushes.

Distribution: Steenbok are abundant occurring in South Africa. Distributed widely throughout the country and considered a common species.

Socialisation: This delicate little dwarf antelope spends the day moving through the savannah in search of food. Although it feeds on many kinds of plants and fruit, the steenbok can go for long periods without drinking, a useful adaptation in a dry habitat.

Reproduction: Gestation is seven months after which a single lamb is born. Lambs are concealed for the first three to four months, during which time the mother only makes contact in the early morning and evening to feed and groom the infant.

Steenbok use old aardvark burrows as places to raise their young, and as refuges from predators.
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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 924 W: 5 N: 2259] (8370)
  • [2007-05-03 5:42]

Hello Paul,
very nice capture with a Superb detail, and excellent bright colours. Very sharp and clear.
Thanks for posting

Hi Paul,
Looks friendly...
But these 'slender'horns....hmmm:-)
Great front view.
TFS
Annick

Hola Paul,
Precioso retrato, bonita pose, buena definición y excelente luz. Saludos
José Ramón

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1048 W: 1 N: 4139] (13914)
  • [2007-05-03 7:07]

Hello Paul,
Fabulous closeup with splendid details and beautiful colors. Great job Paul, thanks.
Rick

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1785 W: 8 N: 4627] (14955)
  • [2007-05-04 10:44]

Hi Paul,

This is a beauty. I have never seen this animal before. Wonderful face and he is looking right at you. Beautiful colors, sharp details and a lovely bg.

Jane

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2165 W: 124 N: 2567] (8208)
  • [2007-05-04 12:36]

deze is prachtig Paul,
schitterende kop, goede pov, mooie details, zeer fraai werk hier,
groet Jaap

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  • wuta Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 871 W: 2 N: 606] (2034)
  • [2007-05-04 13:17]

Hallo Paul Het is een schitterend portret van de bok duidelijke details mooi licht, hij kijkt je aan ,en mooie bg , ik vind hem erg mooi , Fijn Weekend Teunie .

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  • Maite Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 980 W: 64 N: 1196] (4924)
  • [2007-05-04 18:45]

What a lovely thing, Paul!
I like a lot those eyes, nose and ears!
A great portrait of this beautiful Steenbok. Good sharpness, colors, DOF and composition.
Congratulations and TFS.
Greetings
Maite

Un portrait fantastique,on voit tous les détails.
Bravo
Marie

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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 524 W: 87 N: 693] (5739)
  • [2007-05-05 4:25]

salut Paul,
c'est un portrait très réussi, la symétrie est bien trouvée et équilibre l'image. bonne lumière qui donne au poil une belle brillance. Simple mais efficace.

tfs
gaetan

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2390 W: 194 N: 1991] (8113)
  • [2007-05-05 10:54]

Hi Paul,
Excellent head on POV to get a great view of the animal, the lovely lighting brings out a lot of detail. Very well composed, DOF, colors and positioning of subject is very nice.
Sky

Great steenbok shot. I love the way he is facing you. Amazing sharpness as well.

Hello Paul!
What a cute portrait you presented here! I really like the "face-to-face" presentation clearly showing all important details of this mammal species.
Bravo also for the informative note :>
Greetings,
Radomir

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 237 W: 0 N: 205] (952)
  • [2008-08-18 0:44]

Hello Paul,
a very great shot of this animal. Great sharpness and excellently clear. Well balanced and symmetrical. Fine details are seen and great point od shooting.

Regards,
Foozi

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