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 Taken somewhere between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans in Africa...the sun had already set. Just as the sun dipped below the horizon, a cautious mother and her teeny calf emerged like ghosts from the surrounding bush, making their way gregariously towards the life-giving water. She stopped every now and again to survey the area, take in any new scents, and perk her ears towards unfamiliar sounds. She was keenly aware of her surroundings and of the potential danger that could lurk in the shadows...lions in this area have been known to have a go at rhino calves. The sad part is that we as humans hold the biggest threat to her and her young one's survival... Eventually, they got to the water, and by that time it was too dark for decent photography - so I put the camera down and just enjoyed watching them drink peacefully as the stars started blinking around us...a special and rare moment in Africa! Fun Fact: A black rhino calf will always walk behind its mother, and a white rhino calf will always walk in front of its mother... Techs: Nikon D3s Nikkor 500mm f4 VR-II f4.0 | 1/160 SS | ISO-2500 Exposure Bias +0.3 Morkel Erasmus
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