Red Hartebeest in 1st gear...

[Morkel Erasmus]

Captured this early one morning in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. These antelopes are very fast. I know many will bay for a little off the right but I felt the comp stronger for my tastes with the entire shape of the camelthorn tree in the background included, rather than "chopped" off. This is almost full frame.

Techs:
Canon 7D with 100-400mm L IS USM @ 115mm
f11 @ 1/60 SS @ ISO-100
Shutter Priority, Auto ISO, Exp +0.3

[Hilary Hann]

Lovely feeling of motion and activity here Morkel. I think we all make a big mistake to try to always fit our wildlife (or landscapes) into a set of rules and to please everyone. Sometimes the rules need to be broken and I suppose it would have been nice if your tree hadn't been so far to the right, but you have portrayed what you set out to do, so well done.

[Harshad Barve]

this is one of the best image you have posted here Morkelbhai , Terrific shot
TFS

[Hendri Venter]

You did a great job with the pano here Morkel. One mighty fine image.

[Stu Bowie]

Hey Mork, your thinking behind the tree makes sense, and I like how the RH pops from the BG. Well captured mate.

[Morkel Erasmus]

thanks for the feedback Stu, Hendri, Hilary & Harshad...

[Rachel Hollander]

Morkel - really like this and agree with you on the comp.

TFS,
Rachel

[Morkel Erasmus]

thank you Rachel