LivingWild
LivingWild
Springbok - African Wildlife - Golden Run

Springbok - African Wildlife - Golden Run



A pair of Springbok run and jump into golden sunset dust, as seen in the wilds of Namibia, southwestern Africa.

A pair of Springbok run and jump into golden sunset dust, as seen in the wilds of Namibia, southwestern Africa.
Read less
cameraCanon EOS REBEL T2i

settings Aperture f/8.0 ISO 320 Shutter 1/500 

upload_dateJan, 2015

Views

5477

Likes

Awards

Top Shot Award
Amateur Winner Everything Nature Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Everything Nature Photo Contest
Featured
Featured
Contest Finalist in ViewBugs Best Nature Photo Contest
  View more
Peer Award
calummcdonald brotell1950 Natedoggnms Vitaliy_SN rachelurlich Camlette immaginEmozioni +1.2k
Absolute Masterpiece
Mike-n-Mindy GonDuartist sathyasayee PhotosByRox MjBain bobbytaylor71 larryollivier +95
Superb Composition
petergjensen amberlystimson VieruAndreiSilviu Dmitry1995 Tanya333 Indigo_Mac moxphoto +79
Top Choice
SMM1 zomba Herbert_A_Franke cswarup joestanley UpuliWi cjacko761 +61
Magnificent Capture
Vahoskins Threedragonsart kimnikon5500 simonparry Woombaway cjlois ashfaqshah +56
Outstanding Creativity
Bubblybubbles202 jenniemath ulpu vbrbrickey383255561 erikdeela derekstephenmcphail ferprat +26
Superior Skill
DaveKommel Arunthavaselvan PHOCUSREP nett JayneBug Normanthegr8 skymagicphotography +13
All Star
shema EnaEna Hazestead tjenresig KatPagett DaveLoucks Jeannetteny7 +4
Genius
elisabeththorn Paul_Joslin TrishM applethepeanut lucyyost
Virtuoso
reinasmyth BantamBluePhotography

Submitted to Photo Contests

Tags

#Senses #africa #animal #antelope #black #captivate #classic #color #color #colorful #colorful #dusk #fantastic #free #freedom #golden #icon #iconic #inspiration #inspire #instinct #jump #life #magnificent #majestic #mammal #nature #outdoors #peace #run #silhouette #splendor #springbok #sunset #survive #symbolic #unique #wonder #yellow

Top ClassTM

Change Of Seasons Photo ContestTop 10 class
Change Of Seasons Photo ContestTop 10 class week 1
The Wonders of the World Photo ContestTop 10 class
The Wonders of the World Photo ContestTop 10 class week 1
Unique Sceneries Photo ContestTop 10 class
View more
Unique Sceneries Photo ContestTop 10 class week 2
Unique Sceneries Photo ContestTop 10 class week 1
The Nature Lover Photo ContestTop 10 class
The Nature Lover Photo ContestTop 10 class week 2
The Nature Lover Photo ContestTop 10 class week 1
Everything Nature Photo ContestTop 10 class
Everything Nature Photo ContestTop 10 class week 1
World Photography Day Photo ContestTop 10 class
World Photography Day Photo ContestTop 10 class week 2
World Photography Day Photo ContestTop 10 class week 1
Our Natural World Photo ContestTop 20 class
Worldscapes Photo ContestTop 10 class
Worldscapes Photo ContestTop 10 class week 2
Worldscapes Photo ContestTop 10 class week 1
The Battle Of Amateurs Photo ContestTop 30 class week 2
Image of the Year Photo Contest by SnapfishTop 10 class
Image of the Year Photo Contest by SnapfishTop 10 class week 3
Image of the Year Photo Contest by SnapfishTop 10 class week 2
Image of the Year Photo Contest by SnapfishTop 10 class week 1
Freshmen 2015 Photo ContestTop 10 class
Freshmen 2015 Photo ContestTop 10 class
Freshmen 2015 Photo ContestTop 10 class week 1
ViewBugs Best Nature Photo ContestTop 30 class
ViewBugs Best Nature Photo ContestTop 30 class week 2
ViewBugs Best Nature Photo ContestTop 30 class week 1
New User Photo of the Week Photo Contest Vol 18 Top 10 class

Categories

19 Comments | Report
susanneradke
 
susanneradke January 08, 2015
Wonderful images - congatulationes!
LivingWild
LivingWild April 27, 2015
Thank you very much, greatly appreciated.
Linque
 
Linque January 15, 2015
Got my Vote :)
LivingWild
LivingWild April 27, 2015
Thank you very much, greatly appreciated.
DocTom PRO
 
DocTom January 16, 2015
Just perfect!
LivingWild
LivingWild April 27, 2015
Thank you very much, greatly appreciated.
JDLifeshots
 
JDLifeshots April 18, 2015
Amazing capture. Congrats!
LivingWild
LivingWild April 27, 2015
Thank you very much, greatly appreciated.
Karl-Heinz PRO+
 
Karl-Heinz July 24, 2015
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
Karl-Heinz PRO+
 
Karl-Heinz July 24, 2015
Awesome photo!
BantamBluePhotography PRO+
 
BantamBluePhotography May 03, 2018
Congratulations! Should’ve won in my book! Love this
PaulRuffyDalalo
 
PaulRuffyDalalo May 03, 2018
Great Shot!
just awesome!
carolsenske
 
carolsenske May 03, 2018
Lovely image! Congratulations on your win in the nature contest:>)
Hazestead
 
Hazestead May 03, 2018
Fab shot..congratulations on your win..
RobynC PRO+
 
RobynC May 03, 2018
Stunning...congrats!
MysticPhotographyMonika PRO+
 
MysticPhotographyMonika May 03, 2018
beautiful!
NatureViewer
 
NatureViewer May 03, 2018
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
tonixjesse
 
tonixjesse May 03, 2018
Amazing shot
ABogom
 
ABogom May 03, 2018
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
ABogom
 
ABogom May 03, 2018
Simply beautiful. Perfect depth
Hawkeyefoto PRO+
 
Hawkeyefoto May 04, 2018
Great photo, well done!
Carolle PRO+
 
Carolle May 04, 2018
Congrats on your win. Amazing light.
marcbaechtold PRO+
 
marcbaechtold May 13, 2018
nice work! Some nice colors and good contrast, keep shooting!

Same photographer See all

A pair of Springbok run and jump into golden sunset dust, as seen in the wilds of Namibia, southwestern Africa. A small herd (bull, cow and calf) pose for a silhouette portrait against a golden sunset sky, as photographed in the wilds of Namibia, southweste... A pair of Southern African Giraffes run across an open field at sunset, as seen in the wilds of Namibia, southwestern Africa. A herd of Giraffe pose for a sunset silhouette photograph, as seen in the wilds of Namibia, southwestern Africa. Giraffe silhouettes against a golden sunset sky with a Camel Thorn tree in the background. As photographed in the wilds of Namibia, southwestern... A trio of Springbok antelope run through a golden light and dust as sunset unfolds in the wilds of Namibia, southwestern Africa.

Discover more photos See all

Whats UP ? cause-for-concern A male kingfisher taking off from the water with his breakfast PROUD PARENT Early Morning Howl Federica just had a malignant tumor removed from her mouth. It was most likely related to a poison she ingested earlier in the year. I'm hopeful ...

Behind The Lens

Location
This photograph was taken on a private Game Reserve in Namibia, southwestern Africa. The location is not as important as the place and moment I found myself in ... . I anticipated that these Springbok would follow the rest of their herd which was running away. All I had to do was focus on a spot where the sunset dust was golden, and wait for them to cross that spot towards the rest of their herd.
Time
I was driving home with my family after a social outing. Not prepared for such a moment, I had minimal equipment and time. Sunset provides fantastic colors, especially if caught up in dust. As I foresaw this moment of action, I got out of my car, grabbed a simple little camera and waited for magic to unfold.
Lighting
Sunset light and dust in the air is a fantastic combination. Sunset light on its own is wonderful, but combined with dust particles hanging around and "catching" light, it is transformed into a golden background. This was one of the main attractions within the half a second of time I had.
Equipment
Canon Rebel 2Ti. f8. 1/500 sec. exposure with 320 ISO. No flash, no tripod. Just a lot of luck and anticipation that paid off.
Inspiration
I served my country for over 16 years within the Namibian Ministry of Environment and Tourism (similar to the US Fish and Wildlife Service). As I dedicated conservationist, it is my duty and extreme pleasure to share wildlife (photography) with the rest of the world with many of its people being unable to appreciate the uniqueness and beauty that unfolds within Nature on a daily basis.
Editing
No post-processing. I loved it the way it was.
In my camera bag
I normally carry my only camera (Canon Rebel 2Ti), a 50-200 mm Sigma lens and a 150-500 mm Sigma lens with me. Also, a very flimsy tripod ... but it works and serves its purpose.
Feedback
Action shots are always beautiful, but blur of motion can rather be tricky. Sometimes one has to compromise. In this case, the dust in the air saved my shot as it "lit up" the air with golden light, making a quicker shot possible. A great tip would be to look for dust at sunset. From there, silhouette photographs come thick and fast.

See more amazing photos, Follow LivingWild