Gazelle’s don’t get a lot of attention amidst the other big ticket items on an African safari. In fact, I just did a search and in over ten years of doing this blog, I’ve only posted a gazelle twice — and one of those times was because a leopard was eating it for dinner. I think it’s about time I show them a bit more love. This male was looking quite regal as he gazed into the distance (perhaps surveying the plains to avoid becoming dinner himself). Photographed in Lewa in Kenya. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/3200th of a second.
Gorgeous! He looks very much in command. I can’t tell from the composition, but is he a large animal? I suspect if he could be a leopard’s meal, he’s not too big.
Keep these coming, Sean. Your photos ALWAYS bring a smile. Laura
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“Regal” is an appropriate description of your subject, Sean. He is a real stunner & I bet he found a willing gazelle lady somewhere out on the plain.
Beautiful.
Gorgeous! He looks very much in command. I can’t tell from the composition, but is he a large animal? I suspect if he could be a leopard’s meal, he’s not too big.
Keep these coming, Sean. Your photos ALWAYS bring a smile. Laura
On an unrelated note:
https://youtu.be/fRqUVT61cI4
For your perusal.