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Zebras @ Okaukuejo



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A herd of Zebras drinking at the Okaukuejo waterhole

A herd of Zebras drinking at the Okaukuejo waterhole
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8 Comments | Report
RDVPhotography PRO+
 
RDVPhotography July 28, 2016
Love it and the B&W was a great way to present this image.
Karl-Heinz PRO
Karl-Heinz July 29, 2016
Thank you
Nikonover
 
Nikonover October 04, 2016
B+W beauty,great composition .
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Karl-Heinz October 04, 2016
Thank you
Mary18
 
Mary18 October 24, 2016
Cool shot!
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Karl-Heinz October 24, 2016
Thank you
Pamelabole PRO
 
Pamelabole December 09, 2016
Wow....great capture! Congrats on being a contest finalist!! : )
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Karl-Heinz December 11, 2016
Thank you
RDVPhotography PRO+
 
RDVPhotography December 09, 2016
Congratulations on making the finals in Black Color in Nature!
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Karl-Heinz December 11, 2016
Thank you
markkrause PRO
 
markkrause July 09, 2021
Very well controlled chaos. Perfect use of B&W...
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marysorberdye May 20, 2022
I came back, again to this photo. It is right in all ways and I am glad you are getting awards that are from this photo. just awesome.
dianaeselin_5241
 
dianaeselin_5241 June 20, 2022
Oh Wow!!!
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Behind The Lens

Location

This is at the famous waterhole at the Okaukuejo rest camp in the Etosha National Park in Namibia.

Time

Enjoying our breakfast next to the Okaukuejo waterhole, this large herd of Zebra strolled towards the water having a refreshing drink. This shot was taken on the 30 March 2016 at 9:15.

Lighting

Typically for a national park, I could only make use of natural light. It was still early enough to get good contrasts.

Equipment

This was shot with Canon 650D, EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 ISII lens. No other equipment was used.

Inspiration

It is a great privilege, being able to visit the Etosha National Park. I love taking pictures of animals, particular wild life. I have no preference towards any animal, but Zebra always present interesting photographic opportunities.

Editing

The picture was taken in RAW and I used Photoshop Elements to process the image, including converting it to black and white. Otherwise nothing more than the basics and a bit of cropping.

In my camera bag

Normally I pack my camera (Canon 650D) and the EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 ISII lens as well a EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ISII lens. Also in the bag I keep a spare battery, memory card and cleaning gear.

Feedback

As with all wild life photos, being present is the main ingredient. Always expect something awesome to happen, wild animals are per definition unpredictable. With herds or bigger groupings, look out for the unique individual behavior, either by a single animal or a small group with in the larger group. Take lots and lots of shots, moments are fleeting and animals do not pose for your perfect shot. Lastly, enjoy the experience and take time to see beyond your view finder ;-)

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