Impala are among the most graceful of Africa’s antelopes. They can run at speeds of almost 40 miles per hour and leap ten feet in the air while covering a distance of over 30 feet. I photographed these two in Ol Pajeta Conservancy in Laikipia, Kenya. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 380mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/640th of a second.
Beautiful shot, perfect framing of the subjects. Love that the leaping impala exposes the second impala just below him. And to get such a clear image of something moving so fast is spectacular.
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Beautiful, Sean!
To actuallfy catch one leaping is wonderful!
Beautiful shot, perfect framing of the subjects. Love that the leaping impala exposes the second impala just below him. And to get such a clear image of something moving so fast is spectacular.