Black Rhino calf or hook-lipped Rhino

[Steve Kaluski]

Keeping up the 'African' postings, here is a shot of a rather feisty calf. Mum was close by snoozing, whilst this we guy was out to protect her, doing little mock charges and snorting. We kept a healthy comfort zone so as not to stress him, as it took some time to finally reach these two in the dense bush. They were easy to spot from our original vantage point much higher up, but at ground level they just disappear very easily in the bush. Mum was just to the right.

I could remove the grass, but feel it looks more 'natural. A fabulous experience to be so close to such an endangered species.

Thanks to those who posted or viewed on the last posting.

Steve

Subject: Black Rhino calf or hook-lipped Rhino (Diceros bicornis)
Location: Undisclosed
Camera: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
Lens: EF200-400mm f/4L IS USM EXT
Exposure: 1/1000s at f/11 ISO1000
Original format: Landscape, very slight crop on the sides & top
Processed via: LRC 9.4 & PS2020