The gemsbok is a large antelope in the genus Oryx. The name gemsbok is an Afrikaans word which is derived from a Dutch word — that word being chamois. For those paying attention, you might remember the chamois (which is a European antelope) I posted last week. The gemsbok doesn’t really look anything like the chamois, but I suppose to early Dutch explorers it was close enough. When I was on safari in the Kalahari desert of Botswana, I was the only person staying at the camp. This made it easy to get out of the vehicle for ground level shooting when appropriate. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/15th of a second.
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The gemsbok is a large antelope in the genus Oryx. The name gemsbok is an Afrikaans word which is derived from a Dutch word — that word being chamois. For those paying attention, you might remember the chamois (which is a European antelope) I posted last week. The gemsbok doesn’t really look anything like the chamois, but I suppose to early Dutch explorers it was close enough. When I was on safari in the Kalahari desert of Botswana, I was the only person staying at the camp. This made it easy to get out of the vehicle for ground level shooting when appropriate. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/15th of a second.
The dots on the ears look like eyes! Is that a defense?
Interesting observation. I’ll have to look into that. Kind of looks like E.T. if you look at it that way.
You, the animal, the land, the sky- all in perfect symmetry. A one in million shot.
Thanks Michael. I think the angle of view made this one. Always nice when they let you out of the safari vehicle so that I can get as low as possible.
You, the animal, the land, the sky- all in perfect symmetry.
the animal, the land, the sky- all in perfect symmetry.
I was going to say “the animal, the land, the sky – all in perfect symmetry” but someone’s already made that point I think
Great shot.
The foreground bokeh gives the impression that this magnificent animal is levitating! Beautiful shot, Sean!
A perfect composition, spatially, color palette, etc. It’s wonderful when the animals cooperate for their portraits!! Lucky you to be on safari solo!