The Dude

[Morkel Erasmus]

Just loved the expression here!
Probably my last post as I prepare to head to the Maasai Mara this weekend to host a Great Migration photo safari. See you all on the flipside!

Techs:
Nikon D3s
Nikkor 500mm f4 VR-II
f11 | 1/500 SS | ISO-2000
Almost full frame, slight crop from RHS to remove an OOF thorn branch

[Rachel Hollander]

Hi Morkel - Nice detail and textures. The square comp works here. Pleasing tones too. I also like the sense of movement from the ear. Safari njema!

TFS,
Rachel

[Mark Needham]

Awesome detail and texture on the skin, and great processing. What a bizarre pose / ear expression on the rhino - I have never seen anything like that before.

[Don Railton]

Hi Morkel, a Rhino with 'shriek' ears..! Love the skin and its textures. Are their many different species in Africa? I ask because this looks different to the Rhino I posted a couple of days ago.

regards

DON

[Tobie Schalkwyk]

I love the experience & character reflected on his/her face, Morkel. It looks like its face had just come out of a container with baking flour! :bg3: Interesting that 1/500s was not enough to completely freeze the ears. Nice one - and I'm awefully yealous on your Masai Mara trip, bring back some more great pics! :e3

[Steve Kaluski]

Cool expression as you say Morkel, love the colour palette on this. Movement in the ear is a nice addition.


Hi Morkel, a Rhino with 'shriek' ears..!
Spot on Don. :cheers:

TFS
Steve

[Andreas Liedmann]

Hi Morkel fully understand your feelings about the expression on this one. The moving ear is a very nice little bonus . Color and tones are looking quite right and i am fine with the textures on one hand , on the other i would like to see a bit less of them . So 50/50 on them .

Nice tight comp and pleasing BKG.

Have fun in the Mara , TFS Andreas

[Andre Pretorius]

Hi Morkel

Looks like his is sucking on a sour-ball, even makes the ear twitch!
Love it!

Think it is a tad over-sharpened on the face and horn...

[Anette Mossbacher]

Saw it and had to laugh, this is really a dude :bg3:

[Edward Arthur]

Awesome shot, Morkel! The horns really pull the room together. :)

[Morkel Erasmus]

Thanks folks :5