Thirsty Foal

[Morkel Erasmus]

Something different...I like this and would love to have your views? Another example to show that eye contact isn't the be-all end-all of a decent wildlife photo IMHO...:D

Taken in Central Kruger over December 2009.

Techs:
Nikon D300s with Nikkor 200-400mm VR @ 400mm
f4.0 @ 1/1000 SS @ ISO-800
Nearly full frame, cropped some space from all sides

[Harshad Barve]

Can't explain but this works for me , excellent
TFS

[Grant Atkinson]

Hi Morkel
Well done with 'seeing' this shot whilst you were shooting. Liked the contrast, the curves, the repetition and the detail. A great shot for me, wish I had taken it.
tFS
Grant

[Hilary Hann]

Morkel, works for me. Like the framing of the foal and the way I can almost feel the way it is searching to get a drink. Detail and composition all good.

[Stu Bowie]

Hey Mork, great perspective, and love that we can see the foal's mouth searching for its next drink. B&W works well too.

[Andy Biggs]

Morkel, I think you really nailed it here. I love it when I see photographs with the not so obvious moments. You really have to pay attention to get these kinds of shots. Very well done, and thanks for sharing.

[Morkel Erasmus]

thank you kindly for the comments, glad you all like it! :)