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A tribute to the Springboks


A tribute to the Springboks
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Copyright: Za Kiwi (zakiwi) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 154 W: 20 N: 274] (1309)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-08-06
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon 20D, Sigma 50-500 F/4-6.3 EX HSM
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/320 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2005-08-07 1:00
Viewed: 1282
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 22
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Hi All,

I'm sorry, but I can't help myself. I am a proud All Blacks supporter --- unless they're playing the Springboks of course. I'm sure that this can be forgiven by all the Kiwi's as I've only been in New Zealand for a few months. New Zealand has given me so much in the 4-5 months that I've been here. Photography is one of those things and for that I am very appreciative, I'm sure you understand that a life time of passion for the Springboks is not erased that easily.

Anyway, regarding the animal in focus: The springbok is a very interesting animal. Males are a bit larger than females, and their horns are thicker and the ridges on the horns are more pronounced. Many many years ago, these animals where incredibly numerous and in the last springbok migration, it is estimated that 20 million of these animals migrated across the karoo. Unfortunately the numbers are a lot lower these days, but good numbers still exist. Apart from the more common springbok, black and white subspecies exist. You may be asking why they are called springboks. The answer is plain to see when you see them leaping (The Afrikaans word for leap is spring) very high in the air as they run. If you've never seen it, then I must say that it's quite a sight.

Regards

ZaKiwi
Drie uit drie - die trofee bly met ons
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Aha...so now we know where your from.
Don't worry,I'm not a rugby fan at all.
An excellent image here Erich.
Nice detail and well framed,although I think a little more space on the right wouldn't go amiss.
The colours are great and the whole image has a realism about it.
Well done.

Wow, Erich... wonderful capture. The detail and coloring is beautiful. The horns are well displayed showing the ridges. Exceptional.. TFS :-)

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3065 W: 231 N: 6160] (21048)
  • [2005-08-07 4:22]

Outstanding capture, ZaKiwi. What a beautiful animal. You captured it with super sharp details, perfect lighting, and a wonderful pose. Well done and TFS. : )

I am with you on the SA support !! i live in holland, and will support the dutch, unless SA is playing, and then i get all protective. Great shot Erich, very good details, maybe a itsy bitsy bit dark.

Mooi man
Elize

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
  • [2005-08-07 5:28]

Great shot Erich, the Springbok looks lovely. His fur and details are so clear, I feel I can reach out and touch him. Great POV and lighting, and he is nice and sharp too. Well done.

Hello Erich

Impressive shot. Your best so far! Congrats. Your exposure is perfect, POV gives good detail and the sharpness is spot on. Well done.

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  • Zeno Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 451 W: 0 N: 975] (8383)
  • [2005-08-07 6:12]

This is a cute animal. Never saw a springbok in real life. This one looks very young.
TFS

Zeno.

Excellent shot Za, great lighting, details and sharpness, nice bg and contrast. Very well done, thanks for sharing

Swaer, hierdie is 'n baie gepaste foto. Wel gedaan, en dit MOET vol punte kry! :)

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2241 W: 47 N: 3167] (10926)
  • [2005-08-08 4:24]

What a superb and interesting animal that you have well captured ! Colors, DOF, details and sharpness are very good ! Thanks for sharing Erich.

Hey boet, today I will give you 22 out of 16 for this image, go Bokke. Fine image really well done, I can see a lot of passion went into it, verlang jy huistoe, going to see them in the zoo. Best regards, Rob.

Zakiwi . . . being a true bok supporter, ill have to give you a vote on this one . . . Go Springboks go . . .

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