Kudu Bull

[Stu Bowie]

I was glad to capture this Kudu bull in the open. Taken in Kruger National Park a few weeks ago.

Canon 20D
24-105 @ 47mm
1/500
F/8
ISO 400

Exp Comp +0.33
Hand held from the car.

[Ken Watkins]

All Antelopes are beautiful and some are also majestic, a Kudu fits this description aptly.

Rarely seen this clearly you have got a classic image here, in particular the sheen on the horns, which often leads to blown highlights.

I must also mention the eye and the fact that you have picked up the white hairs on the back.

I am sure that the closeness of the bush to the head will be mentioned, but I do not mind it at all.

[Ian Cassell]

This is a gorgeous image of the Kudu. The bush by the head is a bit distracting and maybe a bit less DOF would have made it less so, but I don't really mind it either. I'm even more impressed that you were at 47mm so you must have been pretty darn close!

[Austin Thomas]

A quality record of a splendid animal Stuart.

The light looks good with the long shadows that we can see and that has given a pleasant warm tone overall.

A larger aperture would have helped the distractions in the background however, the wider angle of view shows the environment and habitat.

Cheers

Austin

[Steve Kaluski]

Looks like you were out with the polish for those horns Stu, good detail overall and a great looking beast. Agree with Austin, the image has a nice overall warmth/tone to it. Good choice of lens too.

Had the tree to the left of the head been struck by lightening or fire?

Steve

[Marc Mol]

Lovely lighting here Stuart with (as Steve has mentioned) the sheen on his horns really standing out.
TFS

[Rachel Hollander]

Stuart - I agree, nice light, good open space, great detail. Well done.

TFS,
Rachel

[Steve Canuel]

Good looking animal captured in some nice light Stuart.

[Stu Bowie]

Thanks a stack for the feedback and comments. Always appreciated.

[Harshad Barve]

Super shot Stuartbhai , pose , light and techs spot on
TFS