Nilgiri Tahr resting

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Nilgiri Tahr: Nilgiritragus hylocrius

It is classified as endangered in the IUCN redlist.

Canon EOS 1D Mark II, Canon EF 28-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS lens at 95mm, ISO 400, f5.6, 1/200, EV: +1, hand held, full frame. It was drizzling and light level was very low. I could move in very close by crawling. It shook its head in the mock charge manner as I was close, so I had to back off. Their forehead is very strong and these adults can give a mean punch. :D

They prefer steep cliffs to avoid predators.

Look forward to your comments and critiques.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Fabs Forns]

I love the mood in the original. Since I've not seen the animal, can't tell which color is more accurate.
Shame he didn't give you a head turn, and I'm glad you decided to back off :)

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

I like the serenity Sabyasachi and admire your bravado. Well captured, a slightly better HA is all it needs for me. Thanks for sharing.

[Stu Bowie]

Perfect eye level capture Sabya, and well positioned to show the head against the open BG. Yes, pity he didnt turn his head more towards you.