We encountered this buffalo bull in the Sabi Sabi Game Reserve earlier this week. He was quite suspicious of us and and made it clear that we should keep our distance. The oxpecker was quite unpreturbed and carried on with his business as usual.
Camera Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Date/Time: 2009:01:05 17:00:11
Shutter speed: 1/1250 sec
Aperture: 4
Exposure mode: Tv
Exposure compensation: +1/3
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 1600
Focal length: 500mm
Chris,
I agree with Axel. I would not be too happy to be chased by this bull.
Your image gives the impression of a massive bull. The big wound (the white portion in its body on the left, I guess it is a wound) attracts attention, but I think it impart further character to the bull along with the cuts in the ears. The oxpecker adds to the image.
Love the face! I agree that the wound/scar is a little distracting but then it does add to the character of the environment. You could try to selectively tone it down just a notch or so. I'd also suggest trying to further blur the BG to give it a more diffuse look. That face and bird...they make for a great image!