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    Another shot taken in the Kalahari (still got about 2000+ of these to process :)).

    These 2 oryx bulls were sparring in the wake of the upcoming rut - but it was all show and none of the lethal warfare that these guys are known to wage - those rapier-like horns are deadly even to lions, especially when the antelope backs into a thorn bush to face its attackers head-on.

    Converted to B&W because I liked the textures coming out more, and the light was turning harsh.

    Your thoughts much appreciated, as always...

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    thanks Peter. yeah - friendly play - that's why I said "it was all show" :)
    they did kick up a bit of dust after this shot, but I like this one most.
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    another fantastic shot and awesome conversion ,
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    You seem to get your B&W conversions spot on mate. Good detail shown, and would have hoped for a little more dust. Well captured.

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    Super capture Morkel. Love the conversion too. Suits this. Well done.

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    appreciate the comments Dave, Harshadbhai & Stu...
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    I love the black in white enviroment you gave this picture. Just a pitty that one of the oryx is a little behind the other:)

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