Jackal down the Dune

[Morkel Erasmus]

Hey everyone. I've still got many nice oryx shots to post but thought I would take a break ;).

This black-backed jackal came down from the crest of a red sand dune in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park. I liked the motion, angle and flying sand captured.

Your feedback much appreciated, as always.

This is about 70% of full frame. Some grasses in front patched out.

Techs:
Canon 40D with 100-400mm L IS USM @ 400mm
f7.1 @ 1/1600 SS @ ISO-400

[Kiran Khanzode]

I can almost see/feel an oryx walking down that slope...I love the angle he's coming down in the frame. Unique enviro shot for the BBJ.

[Austin Thomas]

Hi Morkel,

I like the angle on this one and the focussed expression on the Jackal. I was wondering if you had another image a few frames later then the interesting sand marks made by Jackal would be more prominent.

Well seen and recorded.

Austin

[David Fletcher]

Nice one Morkel. Strong angle and colors. Well done. :):)

[Stu Bowie]

Comp works well mate, and love the raised paw together with the disturbed sand. Good detail you captured on the jackal too. Well done mate.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Unique image and I like the action captured and the very dramatic composition. Well done Morkel.

[Robert Amoruso]

Unique composition as mentioned - well done there.

I would remove the color cast of the jackal as he blends too much with the sand.

[Morkel Erasmus]

thanks for your input everyone...

Robert - to me the scene accurately represents the colour of the Kalahari dunes and the jackal so will leave it as is :)

[Marc Mol]

Great angle, color & pose Morkel, well done. Looks like you got pretty close to the often shy BB Jackal.

[Morkel Erasmus]

thanks Marc - this is about 70% of the original image...

[Harshad Barve]

this is awesome shot Morkelbhai , lovely colors and Jackal pops up nicely
TFS

[Morkel Erasmus]

thanks Harshadbhai...:)

[philperry]

Beautiful shot that really conjures up the Kgalagadi. Cannot wait to get back there 2010 for my first digital foray to that wonderful park. Well done Morkel !

[Morkel Erasmus]

thanks Phil - I'm also planning a foray back there in 2010 :)

[DanWalters]

Very unique image. Like how you included a lot of the dune and I also like the sand coming off the legs.

[Morkel Erasmus]

thanks Dan...