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    Hi folks ....not the wildest kinda image i come up with , but worth to share i think , as this species is not that often posted here .
    I was lucky enough to find some of these guys in western Etosha , as the area is quite hilly in parts compared to the rest of Etosha . Saw some of them in those three days i spent in the western range , never more than 3 together .
    So the Burchell´s Zebras were a lot more often and in way larger numbers to see ....
    But made me happy to get at least some of them to see .
    Hope you like it .... BTW was funny to watch the different behaviour between the two species , the Hartmann´s rolled themselves in the mud around the waterholes as the Burchell´s never did that ,as they preferred rolling themselves in the dry soil away from the water .....

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    F 8 ; Iso 800 ; 1/2000 sec ; man exp and Auto Iso

    Processed with DPP 4 and PS CC 2019 ; slightly cropped

    Thanks for looking and leaving a comment to my previous posting

    Cheers Andreas

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    Hello Andreas,

    I think it's very cool to see and photograph a Hartmann's Mountain Zebra, I have not had this opportunity yet Don't think I have seen one here in the Wildlife Forum either, at least since I have been around.

    Super techs, well framed (this one's straight), good pose and HA, love the colours and warmth (BTW, what temperatures did you experience in Etosha in April?) Despite the slightly busy and colourful BG the subject stands out so nicely, it is well exposed and there's good detail, Boetie.

    Your observations on the species' behaviour are very interesting, I would like to know more about this Zebra and will look through my books tonight to see what else I can learn. Enjoyed this image, always good to see different species. I am sure the other members will enjoy it too, thank you so much for sharing!

    Kind regards,
    Gabriela Plesea

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    Hi Andreas -- Loved the way you have exposed this image, the light looks strong but you have got a very nice frame with excellent details in the subject. Again nice separation from the BKG and those white stones are adding in this scene , depicting the environment. Is this specie more stout ?

    Nicely done .

    TFS !

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    Hi Andreas, good to see a different species of Zebra. Glad you got to see and share it with us. I like the environment and the simple image with good exposure and detail.

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    Thanks Gabriela , Haseeb and Sanjeev for your comments , much appreciated .

    Haseeb - they are not any bigger or more stout as the Burchell´s , they might look like ...

    Cheers Andreas

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    Exposure looks very nice. Like the walking pose. The light is a little harsh but oh well. Sounds like quite the sighting and experience.

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    Thanks John for your comment ...much appreciated .

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    Harsh light well controlled Andreas.

    TFS
    Steve

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    Thanks Steve .... your feedback is much appreciated .

    Cheers Andreas

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