The defeated challenger


Posted by Steve Kaluski on Fri Aug 04, 2017 9:52 am

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No matter how I tried to place the jeep to get a more 'parallel' POV with this guy, he just kept angling away, probably feeling rather dejected and contemplating his battle tactics?  :D

With his 'battle scar' horn trailing, this male Impala knew his sparring days for females was over. However, the Red-billed Ox pecker was there close at hand to clean out the wound. The fanned out leaves is just vegetation.

Thanks to those who viewed or posted a comment on the previous thread.

Steve

Subject: Male Impala (Aepyceros melampus) RH horn trailing from sparring with another male, RB OP on head
Location: Botswana
Camera: Canon 1DX MKI
Lens: 500 f/4 with 1.4 Ext MKIII HH
Exposure: 1/2000s at f/5.6 ISO400 EV +0.67
Original format: Portrait, very slight crop
Processed via: LRCC & PSCC2015.5

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by Cindy Marple on Fri Aug 04, 2017 7:33 pm
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Actually the slight turn away of the head adds to the "dejected" feeling of this image. Pleasing background and good direction of the light. The Oxpecker adds a spot of bright color and some extra interest. Nice.
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by Steve Kaluski on Sat Aug 05, 2017 1:22 am
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"Actually the slight turn away of the head adds to the "dejected" feeling of this image."

Interesting POV Cindy, never really thought about it in that way, thanks.
 

by Cynthia Crawford on Sat Aug 05, 2017 5:31 am
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A rather poignant portrayal-I like the POV too-nicely done-the bird really makes this extra special.
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