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    Ken Watkins
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    Default Male Nyala

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    This was the first time I have ever seen a Nyala in the open, nothing I could do about the harsh light.

    Taken in Makola National Park, Northern Cape South Africa 13th December 2009

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    500mm F4 IS hand-held

    F5.6, ISO 400, 1/2000

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    A first for me as well Ken, normally well hidden in forest/scrub as seen in SLNP- Zambia. Good opportunistic shot.
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    A handsome beast Ken, is it related to the Kudu?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve Kaluski View Post
    A handsome beast Ken, is it related to the Kudu?

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    Steve,

    According to my handy data Source "The Safari Companion" by Richard D. Estes it is
    " a dry-land, hairier version of a Sitatunga, found only in southeastern Africa"

    But it is part of the "Bushbuck Tribe" (Tragelaphini) which includes amongst others Kudu, Bongo and Eland

    There are a couple of interesting photos on this link

    http://www.sa-venues.com/wildlife/wildlife_nyala.htm

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    Fine image Ken, he just posed for you !! Thanks for the explanation .. a first for me also !!!

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    Thanks Ken!

    I vaguely remembering seeing one of these in NGC some time back. Good to see an image and explanations. I agree about the harsh light, but it is better to record a species in whatever light than leave it to memory.

    Cheers,
    Sabyasachi

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    they are very graceful. you handled the light well. I got some decent open shots in Pafuri and will upload as soon as I've come around to processing! :)
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