This is an old-man kangaroo that I photographed in a State Park near home in June 2013. He is pictured soaking up the last rays of sunshine on a mid-winter day, surrounded by a mob of females and offspring. He was a big fellow, as tall as a man, and even more impressive when on his toes sparring with a rival. Two weeks ago I was dismayed to read in our local newspaper that the park authorities had killed the 20 largest males in the park 'to restore a natural balance and protect public safety and well-being'. It's a crazy world.
This fellow was quite at ease and allowed me to set up about 8 m away while I took a few test shots to get the right balance of ambient light to flash light. News of this pointless cull and his certain demise reminded me that I had this frame in my files. I hope it does justice to a harmless and beautiful animal.
Canon 5DIII + 600 mm f/4 II, 600EX-RT with Better Beamer, Kirkphoto gimbal on Gitzo 3532LS.
Manual, spot metering, spot AF, f/11, 1/200 sec, ISO 200, 1/8 flash power.
Processed with DPP4 and PS Elements.
Thanks for looking, critical feedback welcome and appreciated.
Regards, Ian.