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Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Sigma 100-300mm F/4.0 EX IF HSM for Nikon
Location: Gauteng, South Africa
Date: Nov 5, 2012
Aperture: 9.0
ISO: 800
Shutter: 1/1250
Galleries: Nature, Birds
Date Uploaded: Jan 26, 2013
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Comments: 15
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Carrying on from the conversation about dangerous game that  kasaba started with her scary White Lion staredown here's a White Rhino in flight.
Just make sure you are not also taxiing on the runway ahead of him...or he'll flatten you...
The white rhinoceros is quick and agile and can run 50 km/h (31 mph). Weight in this animal typically ranges from 1,360 to 3,630 kg (3,000 to 8,000 lb). The male, averaging 2,300 kg (5,100 lb) is heavier than the female, at an average of 1,700 kg (3,700 lb).
I kinda wished he was looking my way when I got this shot, but in hindsight maybe not! :)
Not a great shot but photographed in a Nature Reserve in South Africa and I was in my tin can 4x4 that weighs a little less than him. One minute the two were grazing very peacefully and the next second they took off in a major hurry. You have to see it to believe the pace and hear the sound reverberate off their feet. Needless to say I generally stay quite far from them as a precaution.
Gaby's scary White Lion story:
Any comment or critique; complimentary or critical are welcome and appreciated. Questions about gear or technique also welcome!
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02/07/2013 08:49:46 PM |
| Great capture! Just as well you got it in flight as I̢۪m sure there would be too much camera shake from the ground movement after it landed. |
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02/01/2013 01:52:42 PM |
| I agree, awesome rump! I had no idea these things could fly :) Cool shot. You must be a very daring person. |
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01/31/2013 10:57:32 PM |
| Awesome rump. I wouldn't think these things could ever get all fours off the ground at the same time. |
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01/31/2013 12:38:55 PM |
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01/29/2013 01:12:39 PM |
| Oh all four off the ground - amazing .. I like not seeing their faces - I can think what I want to then .. are they running ot of fear (doubtful given their immense power) or for fun? Comical to think of then just running off to expend energy - Funny how they tuck their tail in as they run - not held out as a flag heralding their coming - Rhinos are dear to my heart - they look like they were made up of left over pieces - tiny little wiggly ears more suited to a small animal .. huge haunches like an elephant .. the speed of a cat - thank you for your wonderful posting of a wild free beast that is slowly being confined to smaller and smaller ranges due to the stupidity of those who don't understand how sacred all life is. |
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01/27/2013 07:23:37 AM |
| All four off the ground - what a shot, and what an experience to see this. |
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01/27/2013 03:56:48 AM |
Maybe not a great shot (to you), but definitely a great experience. Don't forget, for most people in Europe (and USA as well I guess) these encounters are non-existing. If we are lucky (as I am) you can see deer, foxes, dolphins, wales and eagles in their environment but for many people it already is special to be eye-balled by a wasp.
Thanks for sharing these pictures and stories, really like them! |
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01/27/2013 02:02:32 AM |
| Totally loving the wildlife anecdotes. Fascinating to me |
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01/26/2013 11:50:06 PM |
| reminds me of a bus going down the road. Must be something to witness this. Thanks for the description to go with it. |
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01/26/2013 06:24:46 PM |
| Aw, geez, Harvey! My dog gets up to stuff like that. But a rhino? How cool is that? |
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01/26/2013 11:58:56 AM |
| I really like the close up circle. The clarity and colors are very nice. Thank you for the terrific story! |
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01/26/2013 10:29:38 AM |
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01/26/2013 09:24:41 AM |
| Wow that is pretty fast for such big animals. Wonderful capture and story to go with it. |
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01/26/2013 09:24:15 AM |
| What an excellent capture. I had no idea these beautiful creatures could be so fast and airborne. |
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01/26/2013 08:37:09 AM |
| Airborne! What timing! I had no idea these creatures could move this fast. Excellent capture and information. |
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