Frivolity of youth

[Dave Barnes]

The young Blue Wildebeest (Gnou) was captured frolicking with free abandon in the early morning sun at the kgalagadi National Park.
Oh for the innocence of youth.

Camera Model Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Lens EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/500
Av( Aperture Value ) 8.0
ISO Speed 640

[Harshad Barve]

terrific eye expressions and action packed image, raised tail and front leg in air is stunning , VWD
TFS

[David Fletcher]

Like this too Dave. Beautiful light and composition. Love that dirt being kicked up. The bright stump top right doesn't bother me as seeing it as part of the scene: (just letting u know I noticed, :D). Nicely done.

[Fabs Forns]

We need a cuteness alert :)
Lovely light and subject and you push the shutter at the right time.
I may try darkening the borders to highlight the action.

[Morkel Erasmus]

lovely timing and sentiment Dave! I would reduce highlights just a tad for my taste, and I do wish the head was a notch sharper.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Dave, love the look on his face, large round eyes. Well timed to capture the midair stride, and the W/beest is well placed in the frame.

[Alfred Forns]

... same for all species :) Great timing and setting !!! Mighty fine image !!!

[Dave Barnes]

thanks to all for looking and for comments, they are all appreciated.