Jonathan Huynh wrote:
Fantastic image. I do like the name
Eyelaser wrote: Stand by me.
Thanks Jonathan....there are a number of organizations to support preservation of rhinos that would love your support!
Eric
CDaescher wrote:
Sad message, Eric but what a great image.
All those colors fit perfectly together and I even see a matching bird.
Chris
Thanks Chris...yah, I was trying to get that bird, its a lifer...for the life of me I have no idea what it is and those 2 behemoths walked in and screwed up the shot
Eric
Ted ellis wrote:
Beautiful shot Eric. When did you take this picture?
Ted
Thanks so much Ted. This was taken back in 2006 when I was younger, thinner (although not much anymore thankfully) and with darker hair. Namibia is a great place to see rhinos, both black and white. And for those of us who continually upgrade our equipment, this was taken with a 1D2 and blown up 24x30 it looks great!
Eric
andrewsk wrote:
Great image in some GREAT light. Where were you in AFRICA?
I saw a mother and baby in Tanzania in the Crater. The only problem there is that you have such a short window of good light. The sun is straight above you very quickly after sunrise.
I am going to botswana in Sept and am told the "Golden hour" is a bit longer being further below the equator.
Ill attach my image so you can see how harsh the light was. Your image and the light is so much better. Was it an overcast day when you took your image?
Keith
Thanks Keith. While this image was taken in 2006 I have rhino images going back to 1980 from Nairobi National Park and going forward to Kenya from last year. Ngorongoro is a great place to see but not necessarily get great rhino photos for exactly the reason you point out. My image from the crater is on the other thread and it was in the rain...so harsh sun, clouds, rain make it tough.
Now I am sure you realize it is pretty tough to see rhino in Botswana. They were reintroduced on Chief's Island by Mombo Camp in the early 2000's....we saw them within a few months of their introduction and my daughter commented they weren't real rhino because the had antennae....tracking devices were put in one of their horns so they could be found by the rangers who were there to protect them...you could actually see the tips sticking out...pretty funny. I'll see if I can dig up some slides and scan them in one day. Anyway, they have added more and have had some successful births but there is still only a small number in the country. It is much easier to see them in S. Africa in the Sabi Sands area...I don't think I've ever not seen them (white rhino that is) when there.
I will also be in Bots early October...lets compare notes.
Eric
Charlie Shugart wrote:
A wonderful image, Eric.
I spent two weeks on safari in Kenya that included four national parks- and saw NO rhinoceroses.
The only time I saw one was within sight of the city of Nairobi, and it was a mile away.
So please share with us more of your excellent pics of these great beasts.
Charlie
Hey Charlie, Nairobi National Park is a little jewel still...amazing that you can see rhinos there even today as well as predators and within sight of the city skyline. It is rare to see rhinos in East Africa anymore (outside of Ngorongoro Crater). When there is a sighting it is big news and all the guides try to find the beast. I also think there is a movement afoot to keep sightings quiet to avoid the potential of poachers, who listen to the radio broadcasts, getting their dirty hands on the animal...sad state of affairs for sure.
Eric
eyelaser wrote:
Thanks so much Ted. This was taken back in 2006 when I was younger, thinner (although not much anymore thankfully) and with darker hair. Namibia is a great place to see rhinos, both black and white. And for those of us who continually upgrade our equipment, this was taken with a 1D2 and blown up 24x30 it looks great!
Eric
surfnron wrote:
A great shot Eric. I'll probably never see one in the wild - post more if you have them ~ Ron
Thanks Ron...I appreciate the support and posted a few more and I do have others but have to find them.
Eric
