Enkoveni Rhinoceros 3
A beautiful white Rhino
A beautiful white Rhino
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Location
Due to the precarious nature of the survival of this species I rather not say where this was shot.Time
It took the rangers a while to track down this rhino and it was certainly worth the effort. We where able to follow this female and her calve for quite some distance. This photo was taken on a morning game drive on 14 August 2016 at 8:51.Lighting
This is all natural sun light, however as animals are roaming freely in this reserve it can at times be difficult to get on the "right" side of the animal..Equipment
This was shot with Canon 650D, EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 ISII lens. No other equipment was used.Inspiration
I love nature and in particular the South African bush. It is a great privilege, having access to a game park like this. I have no particular animal that I prefer and whenever I take photos, I always try to capture the beauty of the subject. I must admit, it was very special to see these black rhinos in the wild.Editing
The picture was taken in RAW and I used Photoshop Elements to process the image. Here for the first time I tried to blur the background using Photoshop Elements, I think it came out okay.In my camera bag
In the bush I normally 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
Although there are probably may different ways to capture a beautiful images, however the first step is being there. On a game viewer, like the ones used in this reserve it is better to sit behind the driver, it is the lowest bench and gives you the best chance of shooting the animals at eye level. Always be prepared for a siting, constantly adjusting to the prevailing conditions. Then try and try again, small changes in the posture of the animal can make a big difference. Lastly enjoy what you are doing.
