Blackbuck

[Ajit Huilgol]

This is an antelope found exclusively in India. Adult males are dark brown to black with white undersides. These elegant antelopes prefer arid grassland and semi-desert areas. They are diminishing in numbers due to poaching and habitat loss.
Species: Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra)
Location: Rollapadu, Andhra Pradesh, India
Date: Nov 2007
Equip: Canon 1D Mlll, Canon 500 f4 with 1.4 TC
Specs: ISO 400, f 5.6 1/4000s, beanbag on vehicle

Thank you for your comments/critiques.

[Marc Mol]

You've handled the exp well considering the harsh lighting, nice comp and pleasing BG.

[Harshad Barve]

Lovely running pose
Expo , compo and details spot on
TFS

[Steve Canuel]

This is a handsome looking antelope. Nice timing on the gait. I also like the alternating layers of dirt/vegetation.

[Danny J Brown]

Hi Ajit: I agree with the others that this is a well-timed shot of the antelope as it is loping along. You did a really nice job with the whites on this shot as well. Thank you.

[Ken Watkins]

A first for me, there are so many interesting Antelopes worldwide.
Capturing the movement has added considerably to the image, which must have been very difficult to expose.

The ground looks almost cultivated?

[Betsie Storm]

Ajit, Thanks for sharing the info- a new species for me too. Like the motion, sharpness- good capture.

[Sid Garige]

Ajit,

Very nice image of Black buck in wild.

It seems Texas has more black buck population than India. Not surprising considering number of hunting ranches in Texas.

[Stu Bowie]

Lovely striding posture, well exposed and sharp. Interesting pair of horns on him. Well captured.

[David Fletcher]

Excellent job on exposing for this Ajit and the striding pose and comp very well done. Thanks for the info too.

[Sabyasachi Patra]

I like the running pose. A fine male.

Once these black bucks were roaming all over the countryside and were the favourite prey of Cheetah. Unfortunately, loss of their habitat - the plains - to cultivation is one of the primary reasons for their decline in numbers.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Mike Tracy]

Nice pose and exposure given the rather bright light. Well placed in the frame. The eye could use a touch of work to appear sharper and clearer.

[Morkel Erasmus]

lovely pose, exposure and techs as mentioned. I've seen pics before and would like to see these and India's other fabulous wildlife for myself one day...

[peter delaney]

beautiful portrait....

peter