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Morkel Erasmus

11-02-2009, 01:37 PM

Another shot taken in the Kalahari (still got about 2000+ of these to process :)).

These 2 oryx bulls were sparring in the wake of the upcoming rut - but it was all show and none of the lethal warfare that these guys are known to wage - those rapier-like horns are deadly even to lions, especially when the antelope backs into a thorn bush to face its attackers head-on.

Converted to B&W because I liked the textures coming out more, and the light was turning harsh.

Your thoughts much appreciated, as always...

Techs:
Canon 40D with 100-400mm L IS USM @ 180mm
f5.0 @ 1/2500 SS @ ISO-400
Exp +0.3

Morkel Erasmus

11-02-2009, 03:34 PM

thanks Peter. yeah - friendly play - that's why I said "it was all show" :)
they did kick up a bit of dust after this shot, but I like this one most.

Harshad Barve

11-02-2009, 08:53 PM

another fantastic shot and awesome conversion ,
TFS

Stu Bowie

11-02-2009, 11:51 PM

You seem to get your B&W conversions spot on mate. Good detail shown, and would have hoped for a little more dust. Well captured.

David Fletcher

11-03-2009, 11:47 AM

Super capture Morkel. Love the conversion too. Suits this. Well done.

Morkel Erasmus

11-03-2009, 02:38 PM

appreciate the comments Dave, Harshadbhai & Stu...

Alexander Koenders

11-03-2009, 05:33 PM

I love the black in white enviroment you gave this picture. Just a pitty that one of the oryx is a little behind the other:)