Regal Oryx

[Morkel Erasmus]

This magnificent Oryx bull posed nicely for me amidst the backdrop of the red Kalahari dunes.

Techs:
Canon 40D with 100-400mm L IS USM @ 100mm
f8.0 @ 1/1250 SS @ ISO-400
Exp +0.3

[Fabs Forns]

Impressive animal. My first thought was to make it lighter, so Peter's repost looks good to me.

[Ken Watkins]

Morkel,

Thank you for describing this as an Oryx!

In my view this is one of the most difficult animals to get a good image of and you have a pretty good one here. Outside of the size of the horns the major problem is the high contrast in the face and the rarity of a good eye.

[David Fletcher]

Superb pose Morkel. As Ken said, not many shots like this of these. Done well. (most might be inclined to think Gemsbok too). Some good suggestions but pretty cool pose and great use of habitat. Lovely shot. Very nicely done and would love to have it. The dust kicked up a nice touch.

[Stu Bowie]

Good job on the exposure, and like the pose, as if he's about to turn. Comp wise, I would like to see some more sky. Still, a great capture mate.

[Harshad Barve]

another beauty from you Morkelbhai
loved the compo , habitat around , repost is better
TFS

[Morkel Erasmus]

thanks for the kind feedback everyone! :)

Peter - thanks for the repost. the changes are subtle but I like what you did.

Ken, Dave - who outside Southern Africa would know the name 'Gemsbok' if I posted it here?? ;)
and yeah I did find them difficult to compose as far as portraits go...

[David Fletcher]

thanks for the kind feedback everyone! :)

Peter - thanks for the repost. the changes are subtle but I like what you did.

Ken, Dave - who outside Southern Africa would know the name 'Gemsbok' if I posted it here?? ;)
and yeah I did find them difficult to compose as far as portraits go...

:):). Lovely beast Morkel. Cheers.

[Alfred Forns]

Excellent pose and framing, like seeing the animal as positioned.

Repost is subtle but significant improvement, does enhance the image !!!

[Morkel Erasmus]

thanks Alfred...

[Austin Thomas]

Lovely composition Morkel and a good environmental setting as well.

Cheers

Austin

[Dennis "Curly" Buchner]

Good going Morkel, the horns going diagonal really makes the photo

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

What a beautiful animal and well captured with a wonderful pose and excellent exposure and detail. Like this a lot Morkel !!!!

[Morkel Erasmus]

thank you for viewing and commenting Judy, Austin & Curly :)