Bushbuck

[Ken Watkins]

Unsurprisingly in the bush:bg3:

Taken on Rhino Island, Matusadona National Park, Zimbabwe, 17th September 2011

EOS 1D MkIV

500mm F4 IS hand-held from open game viewing vehicle

F5.6, ISO 800, 1/1600

[Harshad Barve]

not many images of this beauty Ken here , lovely one
TFS

[Norm Dulak]

What an interesting animal, well composed, exposed and sharp. Judging by Harshad's comments, I presume that this species is very difficult to photograph. So I'll excuse the very busy background, and the foreground branches that diminish somewhat the impact of this otherwise fine photograph.

I really appreciate seeing this interesting animal. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[Rachel Hollander]

Ken - nice capture in habitat with good view of the bushbuck. I'd prefer a little more room below.

TFS,
Rachel

[Morkel Erasmus]

Indeed not many images of this species posted at all, ever, anywhere :S3:.
Gorgeous light...

[gail bisson]

Great light. It looks like one could play "connect the dots" with the white spots on his coat. I find the foreground vegetation distracting but appreciate that this is his natural environment,
Gail

[Ken Watkins]

Thanks everybody, having just done a quick search here I think the comments on Bushbuck images are correct There are only two others both taken by me, I am quite shocked, as it is a very beautiful animal, but not often seen, although they are sometimes found in large numbers at lodges/campsites where they must feel safe. There were lots at the Hide in Hwange, but no images as they were always in the bush:bg3:

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Hi Ken,
Nice image. This is a new species to me. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi