Twilight Tussle


Posted by Morkel Erasmus on Sat Jul 25, 2015 4:20 am

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From my time spent at a research bunker in Etosha back in 2013.
I noticed these two young males approaching from the other side of the waterhole a little before dawn. I rushed to the bunker and got inside. They were quite playful as they approached but as I got ready to photograph them, their energy subsided and they had a drink. Luckily, I was patient, and a few minutes later the one brother decided to irritate his sibling again for a few seconds.

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by john on Sat Jul 25, 2015 12:07 pm
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Awesome capture. It looks more sinister than it is by your description.
 

by joem on Sat Jul 25, 2015 12:35 pm
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A great action shot Morkel.
 

by Mike in O on Sat Jul 25, 2015 2:24 pm
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Nice action...I noticed that they don't seem to have claws extended, rough play.
 

by Carol Clarke on Sat Jul 25, 2015 4:34 pm
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A lovely capture of the band of brothers indulging in a little horseplay. Excellent image Morkel!
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by jwild on Sat Jul 25, 2015 10:28 pm
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Carol Clarke wrote:A lovely capture of the band of brothers indulging in a little horseplay.  Excellent image Morkel!
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by Kazi Nasir on Sun Jul 26, 2015 4:26 am
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Marvelous image Morkel!! Wow moment captured against a pleasing backdrop..
 

by david fletcher on Sun Jul 26, 2015 8:03 am
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excellent action captured Morkel.
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by Ron Day on Sun Jul 26, 2015 2:24 pm
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Great low angle and action!
 

by crw816 on Mon Jul 27, 2015 6:20 am
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Very powerful and beautiful image Morkel. Awesome perspective and you couldn't ask for better lighting.
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by Morkel Erasmus on Mon Jul 27, 2015 4:07 pm
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by Missy Mandel on Tue Jul 28, 2015 12:05 pm
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Merkel, this is spectacular!
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by Nate Chappell on Fri Jul 31, 2015 4:14 pm
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Great low angle and I like the pre dawn lighting Morkel, I would crop the oof bit off the bottom, sweet shot!
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by kevinfeenstra on Sun Aug 02, 2015 10:55 pm
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Fantastic shot!
 

by Pierre Bonenfant on Mon Aug 03, 2015 8:26 am
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Hi Morkel,

Superb behavior shot!

Great low angle showing the subjects and the sweet light at the horizon.

Very well done!
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