Stoicism in the face of death.(graphic)
07.16am
This is from an earlier series I posted here- http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...bra?highlight=
This poor heavily pregnant female looks down the camera in a stoic defiant manner as a cauldron of Hyena close in.
All the time never uttering one sound in the 20 mins it took for her misery to end.
D700 70-200VRII f/4 1/800s ISO1600@200mm. Masai Mara, Kenya Oct 2010.
C & C most welcome
Cheers
Marc
Oh Man , You have just too many images for Big event in London
One dream photograph , very well seen and executed , Big time congrats
TFS
Marc, I don't think the IQ is as good in this image compared to the first one posted. There must be zebra action magnets in your camera bag that lets you have the zebra birth and wild dog drama and then this!
One dream photograph Harshad? Not mine, I have to admit. But if the situation arose, I'd be taking photographs along with the next person but not salivating quite as much as some wildlife photographers appear to do.
I will be salivating Hilary for sure :eek: Its a story of life & death and very FEW lucky souls gets chance to see birth and deathOriginally Posted by Hilary Hann
Marc - I remember the other shot. I prefer the wider view here. I think it conveys the life and death struggle more with the zebra trying to stand. Definitely sounds like a tough scene to witness in person.
TFS,
Rachel
Pretty amazing image! I don't see a major issue with IQ in this resized version.
Marc,
Well captured , but very nasty action.
I am afraid that as I get older I do not really like to see this sort of thing anymore.
Not that this should detract from the image
I agree with you completely, as I get older I am less inclined towards these images but I also agree that it shouldn't detract from the image at all. (is this the first or second time we have agreed on something?I am afraid that as I get older I do not really like to see this sort of thing anymore.
Not that this should detract from the image)
It could actually be more than thatI agree with you completely, as I get older I am less inclined towards these images but I also agree that it shouldn't detract from the image at all. (is this the first or second time we have agreed on something?
Hi Marc, another powerful image here. Different enough from the earlier shots of this scene that you posted, and just as good for me, if not the best. The arrangement of your subjects adds to the shot, with the zebra almost pulling the hyaenas towards her. Also the raised tails of the hyaenas adds drama to the scene, showing their excitement. And you have taken the pic without showing open body cavities, etc...
Well done with this one
Grant
Hi Marc, and image that instantly conveys. - any struggle would be futile.
It's sad to know how long it took to put the Zebra out of it's misery and what was it must have been feeling, but assume it was so traumatized with the event, that other things kick in, but perhaps we shouldn't add human emotions to an image that illustrates nature and the day to day struggle in the bush IMHO. :2
Personally I prefer the tighter OP, as it had more impact and I don't think the high ISO was so noticeable.
TFS
Steve
Post Production: It’s ALL about what you do with the tools and not, which brand of tool you use.
have to side with Steve here...although this perspective is nice, the tighter previous post has more "oomph"...and I agree it's not nice to witness this but it is so exciting and part of what being a wildlife photographer is all about - that critical moment.
Appreciate the comments everyone, many thanks.
I agree with both yourself Ken and Hilary, as I get older and more sentimental it was an experience that was quite emotional and powerful and one that I didn't necessarily relish but felt I had to document.Marc,
Well captured , but very nasty action.
I am afraid that as I get older I do not really like to see this sort of thing anymore.
Not that this should detract from the image
Morkel you have summed it up vey well.
What a sighting, part of life in the bush. Once in a lifetime and you captured it so well TFS
Very intense! The zebras stare really grabs and won't let go. I know it is a part of life, but you can't help but feel for her.
I think you have done well capturing the scene here, Marc.
I prefer the wider perspective of the image, though would be tempted to crop the image slightly from the RHS and bottom of the image.
Your images are giving me an excuse to skip Botswana for once
WOW!!! What a sighting...Must have been very tough to watch, but a dream scenario to photograph.
What a sighting. This documents the harshness of nature very well.
Well captured Marc. I'm with Harshad here, I'd be all over this moment. Love getting the chance at wolf kills so this would be a great event to capture. It's all part of life and death for me, one has to die for the other to live. IQ looks good from here. Well done.
TFS
Todd
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