White Rhinoceros

Posted by DC on Wed Mar 31, 2004 2:17 pm

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White Rhinoceros Ceratotherium simum
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EOS300D, 500F4L IS, iso 200, ev-2/3, 1/200, f5.6, 550EX +BB @ -2/3, 1325+bh1

Last Sunday we went to a different wildlife park to see what else we could take piccies of. I was determined to come away with some different perspectives. I had wanted to get a shot similar to this in the wild, you know, laying down in the way of a charging rhino and taking pictures...but somehow I don't think that's going to happen

So this was the perfect way to get close enough to take the shot without scary the rhino or me :roll:

Comments welcome and thanks for looking.

Dave
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by NDCheryl on Wed Mar 31, 2004 3:44 pm

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Now that is up close and personal! This is an excellent image showing the broad flat mouth of the white rhino, a grazer...in contrast to the more rounded and more prehensile lips of the black rhino, a browser. It looks like you have afew very nice wildlife parks in your area for practicing your photography while you wait for your next trip. Thanks for posting in Wildlife.

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by Dennis Olivero on Wed Mar 31, 2004 3:56 pm

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I am a believer in the close up wildlife picture and this one has terrific in your face impact. Way to go!

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by Tim Grams on Thu Apr 01, 2004 1:07 am

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Great shot! You certainly achieved your goal of getting a different perspective.

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by Carol Clarke on Thu Apr 01, 2004 2:46 am

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Having watched you take this shot, its great to see the finished result. You know I'm not a Rhino fan!!!

but I do love the impact of this very original in-your-face image.

Love it!!

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by Noel on Thu Apr 01, 2004 11:53 am

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My very first impression on seeing this was the word "Dangerous!" Something along the lines of "How nature says 'do not irritate'".

Lots of impact in this image.

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by Kelly on Thu Apr 01, 2004 10:46 pm

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Dave, great job capturing this rhino and all its, um, beauty, or lack thereof. The menacing expression, caked mud, and horn all work together to create a sinister look.

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