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Wild Dogs Pair - At Bandipur


Wild Dogs Pair - At Bandipur
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Copyright: Akshay Harith (S_Akshay) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 30 W: 11 N: 122] (611)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-19
Camera: Nikon DSLR D200, Sigma100-300mm HSM APO with sigma 1.4XTC
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Travelogue: Bandipur National Park
Theme(s): BEST OF: Wild Dogs, Dholes, & False foxes 1, workshops photos with minimum 3 points [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-12 10:03
Viewed: 422
Points: 12
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Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Mammalia

Order: Carnivora

Family: Canidae

Subfamily: Caninae

Genus: Cuon
Hodgson, 1838
Species: C. alpinus


Binomial name
Cuon alpinus

The Dhole also known as the Asiatic Wild Dog, Indian Wild Dog or Red Dog is a mammal of the order Carnivora.

The Dhole bears many physical similarities to the African Wild Dog and the Bush Dog, most notably in the redundancy of the post-carnassial molars, though whether this is an example of convergence or close relationship is a matter of debate.

The Dhole typically weighs 12-20 kilograms (26-44 pounds) and measures 90 centimeters (35 inches) in body length and 50 centimeters (20 inches) shoulder height. The tail measures 40-45 centimeters (16-18 inches) in length. There is little sexual dimorphism. The Dhole has a broad, domed skull and a short, broad muzzle. The bones of the forehead and upper jaw are "swollen", producing a dish-faced profile. The hooded eyes have amber or light brown irises, and the ears are large and rounded.

Hello friends,

This is a picture of the Asiatic Wild Dog photographed at Bandipur Naional Park.This is the only picture i could photograph.Unfortunately,there was no light falling on the subject.I have used Sigma1.4X TC.A handheld shot.
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  • Arjun Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 299 W: 3 N: 737] (3452)
  • [2008-06-12 10:19]

hi akshay,
nice picture.good details . nice composition, less light is only the backdrop..
( * my critique at your 420 points * ) :)
TFS

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 5 N: 5602] (21160)
  • [2008-06-12 11:07]

Hi Akshay. a good close up of the wild dogs. With good detail and colour in the fur. just a slight blur to the head of the standing one. but still a nice picture. well done TFS. interesting notes too.

Nick..

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  • viv Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 302 W: 3 N: 621] (3126)
  • [2008-06-12 11:37]

Hi Akshay,
Nice shot of this wild dogs, they are totally different of the wild dogs I saw in the Kruger Park. Never seen those before.
Very special.
TFS
Viv

Hi Akshay

A lovely scene of these dholes. A fine composition with the one lying down in front of the standing one, which presented you a lovely side view profile.

I have done a quick workshop to bring out a bit of colour as I think the photo has a little bit of shadiness that dampened the colours somewhat. Otherwise it is a great shot with sufficient details.

Well spotted and TFS.
Regards
Loot

Hello Akshay,
excellent shot of wild dogs,nice composition and wonderful details.
well done.
TFS.

Hi Akshay
Nice picture, if the pair is resting on sunlight it would be still interesting ! what to do? this is what wildlife! to get right time,subject & light is a matter of right luck!

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