This one was taken early in the morning in northern Botswana. Several spotted hyena were romping around in a flooded plain chasing after each other and apparently having a good old time — unusual behavior for the ordinarily laid back hyena. There wasn’t much light so most of my pictures from this session were motion-blurred panning shots. For this one I had enough light (but still had to pan with the hyena) to freeze the head and torso. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 240mm) ISO 1600, f/4 at 1/160th of a second
great actaion pic. ) they tend run about forty mile hour, to chance their pederods, that weak,some time they even eat their brothers and sisters, if food chain run low..
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This one was taken early in the morning in northern Botswana. Several spotted hyena were romping around in a flooded plain chasing after each other and apparently having a good old time — unusual behavior for the ordinarily laid back hyena. There wasn’t much light so most of my pictures from this session were motion-blurred panning shots. For this one I had enough light (but still had to pan with the hyena) to freeze the head and torso.
great actaion pic. ) they tend run about forty mile hour, to chance their pederods, that weak,some time they even eat their brothers and sisters, if food chain run low..
Boy they take sibling rivalry to the next level!
—– Suitable emblem
—– Frozen in joyous motion
—– For Rovers’ bonnet .
—- What better charger
—– African gambol to enjoy
—– Take me for a ride .
They aren’t beautiful but they sure are cool. Your photograph captures both aspects perfectly!
Thanks Ann. Amazing how cute the babies are though.
Great shot Sean!! Love the motion blur and the muted colors. Nicely done.
Great photo.
Larry
Thanks Larry.
Wonderful technique here to get the hyena sharp at 1/160.