Musk Ox


Posted by Des on Wed Feb 22, 2017 12:52 pm

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Two males squaring up. They've already had a couple of serious head budding by the time we got into position. Weighing in at about 400kg/900lbs each and colliding at speed is something to behold.

D500, 480mm, ISO1600, 1/320th, f7.1, slight crop to the right and bottom for balance.
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by Ron Day on Wed Feb 22, 2017 4:26 pm
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Absolutely beautiful symmetry - and perfect poses!  The attractive detail in the dark fur contrasted against the snowy surroundings really creates an image with "high impact," (IMHO) (no pun intended).  Excellent work, Des!
 

by david fletcher on Thu Feb 23, 2017 2:32 pm
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always good to see high impact shots Des... Excellent details in their coats...
Make your life spectacular!

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by dissent on Thu Feb 23, 2017 5:43 pm
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Wow. What a view. Irresistible force meets immovable object.
 

by clement on Fri Feb 24, 2017 12:03 am
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What an amazing eye-to-eye pose by the oxes.. great capture of the same
 

by Carol Clarke on Fri Feb 24, 2017 3:47 pm
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Testosterone by the bucket full! Classic behaviour and great symmetry, and I love that you got both eyes visible as they engage in the close encounter stare-down. Fine capture Des!
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by Cindy Marple on Mon Feb 27, 2017 8:20 pm
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A lot of intensity to this image. Nice detail in the coats. The light in the eyes really adds to the mood and feeling of power in this image. Love this image.
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