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Botswana Tour #10 - Horns to be proud of...
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Uploaded: 10/22/06 4:02 PM GMT
Botswana Tour #10 - Horns to be proud of...
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A Gemsbuck (Oryx) at a waterhole in the Etosha National Park - Namibia. Look at those long horns.. i'm glad it's not me who has to wear that everyday of my live.. but it's lovely.... what a majestic animal.. hope you enjoy.... Gemsbok live in herds of about 10-40 animals, which consist of a dominant male, a few non-dominant males, and females.They often live in association with zebras, gazelles, or other antelope. The female's horns may be curved, but the male's are thicker and parallel. Male gemsbok have been known to gore attacking lions with their horns.Gemsbok are mainly desert-dwelling and do not depend on drinking to supply their physiological water needs
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::muggsy
10/22/06 5:08 PM GMT
What a terrific clear image of this magnificent animal. The horns are indeed extremely impressive. Wicked looking weapons I wouldn't want to tangle with even if I were "King of the Jungle". Great capture and posting Marietha.
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great capture of this gorgeous animal. Good color and composed nicely..Was a zoom lens used or were we really this close? I was hung over and don't recall..hehehe..great job Marietha =D
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What does it matter how much we do if what we're doing isn't what matters most? - Stephen R. Covey
Those are some horns on the Oryx Marietha. It's a terrific capture and excellent composition. What a nice post and interesting writeup. Thanks so much to you and Susan ;)
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Can't always give individual thanks but I am so appreciative of everyone's comments and input. I truly enjoy seeing all of your posts and am always happy to see you at My Gallery. Thanks, Anita
A great shot and a beautiful animal. Very well done.
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what a wonderful and handsome animal that is Marietha! but no one male is handsome enough to have 30-40 women in his pack!! sheesh! he has got it made!! lol! good job it does not apply to humans - if I was one of 30-40 women to one man, I would be off like a shot! lol! another amazing photograph to add to your collection - I look forward to seeing more! Patti :)
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I understand about not wanting to have those hirns on the head, would be kind of ackward going through doorways! LOL he is a beautiful animal and I like the silver tones on his coats and horns. Great work, Susan & Marietha. :)
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Such a magnificent animal! A stunning photo and a very interesting narrative. I'm sure I wouldn't mess around with him; those horns are his ace-card! Thanks, Susan and Marietha!
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This is awesome. I love the clarity of the photograph. This is a beautiful looking animal and the design of it is wonderous. Excellent wrok
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PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB ME AS I AM DISTURBED ENOUGH........hehe
Now I have the mental image of a gemsbok, and when I am reading Wilbur Smith, who speaks of these beauties often, I'll know exactly what he's describing. I've been watching all of your safari pictures, but haven't had a lot of time to comment lately, but I do appreciate you posting these lovely captures. Your clarity is always good and the compositions, as in this fine shot, are very pleasing and interesting. Nice job :)PJ
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"We consider the artist to be a special sort of person. It is more likely that each of us is a special sort of artist." Elsa Gidlow
A beautiful capture with the reflections and the lone gembok. Did you use a telephoto to capture him or do they let you get this close?
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What a fantastic photo !!! Beautiful animal, gorgeous colours. Another one for my desktop :)
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