Being a former hunter, I did enjoy looking at those beautiful sets of horns and antlers, however, with age came the inevitable selling of the rifle and finding out how much joy it is to take pictures instead. Loved this set of shots, Eric, and must admit that my all time favorite shot is #12. WOW
Al
Tim Kuhn wrote:
Oh the look of 8, either it is intense interest or boredom I guess if I can't tell, I'm in trouble
Superb set Eric, one of your best in a while, albeit a bit large
The head ons of the Kudu, 3 & 7 have such in interesting symmetry and look of intensity, those are real eye grabbers. 6 rocks! 9 is somewhat unnerving to say the least! 12 is to die for! I just don't want to be there, it looks too hot, too humid
Super set buddy!!!!
Tim
So 8 is from Playape After Dark...she definitely didn't seem too excited but the aftermath was amazingly human...they hugged and nuzzled...really cute! Glad you liked the gaur shot...but quite a different climate than suspected...it was about 35F and effing freezing....I suspect 6 months later it would be 100+F and you would be quite right. Kudus are probably my favorite antelope...should see lots of those in Botswana.
Eric
Plinian wrote:
Horny, indeed. These are all wonderful, Eric, but the third one (kudu bull with red-tinged pinnae) is fantastic in terms of colors and composition. Can't tell whether those chimps are picking off ticks or doin' it, though!
Greg
Thanks Greg...kudu are just spectacular antelopes especially the mature ones with multiple spirals...and the gorillas were most certainly "doin it"...they are pretty quiet doing the deed but they had a very tender aftermath.
Eric
Shasoc wrote:
Being "horny" in Italy has a completely different meaning. It is actually an insulting term, so you better think twice before telling someone in Italy he/she is horny
Great collection of horns, Eric.
It is very interesting to see all the different shapes and twists of horns.
I think the Kudu Bull has the most elegant, and yet powerful looking, horns.
The Sable Bull horns look also very cool. There must be a reason why they are so loooooong
I don't see any horns in #8 and I'm wondering what it has to do with the post title
The rhino horns seem to be an exception to the rule. They are placed one on top of the other rather then side by side. There must be a reason for that too
In the Gaur bull shot the peaceful feeling of the setting overpowers the interest for the bull's horns. It is a nice break from all the horns
The Barasingha horns look very intricate and I'm sure they will make a nice trophy for some proud hunter.
Enjoyed the horns!
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Thanks Socrate...I would hate to commit an international faux pas! Your taking the time to make such nice and in depth comments is very much appreciated. I agree that the rhino horns are placed in a different way which probably has to do with them being more for protection and not used in sparring with others of the same species as is the case with deer and antelope. I hope no one tries to take out on of the Barasingha as they are endangered with numbers only in the few hundreds left in a few isolated pockets of India.
And the horns were certainly out for the male black back gorilla...but just as much his tender side as her caressed and hugged his mate after the roll in the hay!
Eric
OldProf wrote:
Nice set Eric. Great image quality and subject
Cheers
Saba
Many thanks Saba...we often overlook these guys and focus more on what is chasing them.
Eric
KCollett wrote:
Great set Eric. Those ungulates have great color (first two species). Well done, and done well.
It is really interesting to see these magnificent creatures and the sexual dimorphism of some is quite amazing.
Eric
dhb820 wrote:
Very nice set. The sun ray in #12 is very cool. A pleasure to view all of them.
Thanks, that was a special moment which I must honestly say was better photographed by BOTH my son and daughter...their artistic vision is simply much better than mine.
Eric
I guess if I can't tell, I'm in trouble 
