Waterbucks are a pretty big — their stocky build accounts for the fact that they are among the heaviest antelopes in Africa. The males have those nice spiraled horns which the females lack. I photographed this curious guy in Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/5.6 at 1/800th of a second
What a beauty! The stark, arid appearing land that serves as the backdrop, is in sharp contrast to the waterbuck standing in what appears to be a well irrigated verdant oasis.
We saw a number of these guys on our recent trip to S. Africa. They really seem to have a regal nature about them, and you surely captured that. We watched a mother cheetah stalk and hunt a waterbuck–she missed. I honestly wasn’t sure who to root for… Thanks for a great shot.
We use cookies to enhance your experience while using our website. If you are using our Services via a browser you can restrict, block or remove cookies through your web browser settings. We also use content and scripts from third parties that may use tracking technologies. You can selectively provide your consent below to allow such third party embeds. For complete information about the cookies we use, data we collect and how we process them, please check our Privacy Policy
Waterbucks are a pretty big — their stocky build accounts for the fact that they are among the heaviest antelopes in Africa. The males have those nice spiraled horns which the females lack. I photographed this curious guy in Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda.
What a beauty! The stark, arid appearing land that serves as the backdrop, is in sharp contrast to the waterbuck standing in what appears to be a well irrigated verdant oasis.
Great photo pose for you, male no doubt with those horns against backdrop of tundra
Commanding Respect
Aunt Sue
—– Some time
—– In Raj or plain
—– Creatures emerge
—– Who clearly
—– Would be king
We saw a number of these guys on our recent trip to S. Africa. They really seem to have a regal nature about them, and you surely captured that. We watched a mother cheetah stalk and hunt a waterbuck–she missed. I honestly wasn’t sure who to root for… Thanks for a great shot.