We saw two species of gazelles on our recent Kenya trip, this being the more common Thomson’s gazelle. And when I say common, that’s an understatement. They can be seen in numbers exceeding 200,000. They are small and fast. In fact they are the fourth fastest land mammal on earth. Unfortunately for them, their main predator, the cheetah, is the fastest land mammal. That said, “tommies” can often use their speed and agility to evade danger. We saw two cheetah/gazelle chases. One was successful for the cheetah, the other for the gazelle. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 200, f/5.6 at 1/800th of a second.
What a beautiful composition, Sean. The soft colors in the sky add the perfect contrast that sets off the gazelle with its dramatic shape & hues. This photograph belongs on the cover of of magazine or wall!!
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We saw two species of gazelles on our recent Kenya trip, this being the more common Thomson’s gazelle. And when I say common, that’s an understatement. They can be seen in numbers exceeding 200,000. They are small and fast. In fact they are the fourth fastest land mammal on earth. Unfortunately for them, their main predator, the cheetah, is the fastest land mammal. That said, “tommies” can often use their speed and agility to evade danger. We saw two cheetah/gazelle chases. One was successful for the cheetah, the other for the gazelle. Nikon Z8 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 200, f/5.6 at 1/800th of a second.
What a beautiful composition, Sean. The soft colors in the sky add the perfect contrast that sets off the gazelle with its dramatic shape & hues. This photograph belongs on the cover of of magazine or wall!!
Thanks. They are sweet little creatures and this one got up on that small hill to pose for the camera.
Do you have a picture of Thomson himself? How fast did he run?
What a sight to behold!
What a lovely small gazelle.
Thanks Rachel. I agree.
Made a simple Gazelle look mighty in perfect location for photo
As you say the Chetts has eyes on to
Thanks Aunt Sue. Yes, that little hill he climbed atop provided the perfect setting.
Perfect portrait!