Inquisitive Buffalo

[Morkel Erasmus]

I find it challenging to take interesting photos of buffaloes. The light has to be great, and the pose as well. Hopefully this one succeeded? http://www.naturescapes.net/phpBB3/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif

Taken in the northern Kruger National Park last year in the very last sunlight of the day. Notice the autumn colouration of the mopani trees in the BG.

Techs:
Nikon D3s with Nikkor 500mm f4 VR-II
f5.6 @ 1/800 SS @ ISO-6400

[Ken Watkins]

I find it challenging to take interesting photos of buffaloes.


Morkel,
I could not disagree with that statement:bg3:

You have a fabulous pose here and a good silly expression but I find the buttocks of the other Bufallo a litlle bit of a nuisance

[Marc Mol]

Fantastic look from this guy, in fine light Morkel, shame about the butt.
TFS

[Tom Graham]

But, I rather like the butt. Needs some text like - "Yes, may I help you?":S3:
Tom

[v.p.nurdeen]

Hi Morkel,
Lovely expression good IQ.
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[Sid Garige]

f5.6 @ 1/800 SS @ ISO-6400

This image looks brilliant for 6400. Exceptional job Morkel.

[Rachel Hollander]

Morkel - nice light and detail. I agree, shame about the butt.

TFS,
Rachel

[Steve Kaluski]

Bit of a 'cheeky' pose here Morkel, can only echo Sids comment. :cheers:

TFS
Steve

[Morkel Erasmus]

Thanks for your comments, folks. I knew the "butt" would be a contentious element, but I liked the "peeping around my buddy" look here, even though it's a rear-end :w3. There was no way to get another view here as they were in the road in front of us and the rest of the herd was around us. I eventually had to drive forward and coax them out of the way just to make the gate time at the camp :t3.

[Steve Canuel]

Handsome fellow and I like the expression on the face. Did you try a tighter comp for this? Seems like it might still give the "peeping around the corner" look that you wanted while minimizing the impact of the featureless rear end.

[Morkel Erasmus]

Thanks Steve - no I did not! Mind showing me with a repost what you had in mind? :w3

[Steve Canuel]

Wish I could but I'm without any editing capabilities for awhile. Basically just thinking about taking some off the left (as viewed) to around (maybe just inside?) the raised hip bone. Would result in a pretty squarish crop but I know you're an outside the box thinker and don't limit yourself to those kind of things :t3

I really do like this portrait. Love the texture and curves of the horns as well as the look from the buff.

[Harshad Barve]

great image from great machine
TFS