Dik-Dik
As there seems to be some dispute and naming of subspecies I will just refer to this being a Dik-Dik. Taken during somewhat strange circumstances of a family communal ablutions routine.
Taken In Ruaha National Park, Tanzania, 8th September , 2010.
EOS 1D MkIV
500mm F4 IS hand-held from open game viewing vehicle
F5, ISO 800, 1/1250
These guys are insanely cute ,
Excellent techs and lovely details
TFS
That is one interesting looking nose. I would select the dark area around the eye and lighten it up some to show more detail there.
Ken - cute image. I like the comp and good detail. I agree with Robert that the nose is interesting.
TFS,
Rachel
Given the comments on the nose let me paraphrase from Richard d. Estes "The Safari Companion"
The pointed snout assists in plucking leaves and is also used as a cooling mechanism.
Thanks for info Ken , very much interestingOriginally Posted by Ken Watkins
Ken - what struck me is that the nose is so squared-off. I don't remember ever noticing that in the wild but I've only seen a few dik diks.
Thanks for the info.
Rachel
Never seen or heard of such a creature. You have nice details here. Thank you for sharing the info on its snout.
Unique looking snout Ken. Nice exposure and details.
Thanks for the comments this is a most beguiling animal, and I am always happy to see one, although the only places I have seen them have been Namibia and Tanzania.
They are unbelievably tiny around 2 foot and very cute, and can either be very shy and run away or more rarely inquisitive.
The nose is most definitely different:)
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