Topic: A relaxed White Rhino mum and her small calf. And a Red-billed Oxpecker calling and landing on the Rhino.
Technical data: Apple 17 Pro Max | using all three cameras
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And a few blog bonus pictures …
Video of the Day!
Pictures of the Day!
(or better yesterday = World Rhino day!)
Topic: Black Rhinos (left) are generally more solitary and quick to react defensively, often charging when they think they are threatened . White Rhinos (right) are generally more social and less reactive, often moving off rather than confronting any possible threat.
Technical data (left): Canon R6 Mark II with RF lens f4.5-7.1/100-500mm | ISO 1250 | 1/500sec | f4.5 | ev+/-0 | 150mm | WB 6500K | AV Mode
Technical data (right): Canon R6 Mark II with RF lens f4.5-7.1/100-500mm | ISO 6400 | 1/500sec | f6.7 | ev+/-0 | 450mm | WB 6500K | AV Mode
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Picture of the Day!
One from the past 25 years: This Black Rhinoceros was running straight towards my camera, but turned away in time!
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Video of the Day!
Topic: In today’s midday heat (38°C / 100°F) an Thanda Elephant bull was mudding himself. A Cape Buffalo bull was not even moving from his cool bath when the gentle giant arrived. And for the birders along you: Try to spot the Woolly-necked Storks and the Hamerkop in the video.
Technical data: Apple 16 Pro Max | Telefocus Camera 120 mm
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Video of the Day!
Topic: This is a short video I took this morning of an Elephant herd encountering a White Rhino bull. Both parties were quite nervous during the meeting!
Technical data: Apple 16 Pro Max | Main Camera 24 mm
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Picture of the Day!
Topic: Young White Rhino running
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Picture of the Day!
Topic: Who looks for whom?
Technical data: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
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Picture of the Day!
Topic: Hook-lipped Rhinoceros (Black Rhino) feeding after sunset
Technical data: Canon R6 MII with RF lens f11/800mm | ISO 25600 | 1/45sec | ev+0 | WB AWB | AV Mode
#amazingwildlife #africansafari #safarigetaway #christiansperkaphotography #big5 #gamereserve #wildlifephotography #learnphotography
Picture of the Day!
Topic: A freshly de-horned Rhino. De-horning is a sad necessity to protect these magnificent creatures, who are persecuted because of human greed, ignorance, and stupid beliefs!
Technical data: Apple 16 Pro Max | Telephoto Camera | Portrait Mode 5x | 120mm | ISO 64 | 1/250sec | f2.8
#amazingwildlife #africansafari #safarigetaway #christiansperkaphotography #big5 #gamereserve #wildlifephotography #learnphotography
Picture of the day!
Topic: White Rhino mum and her calf
Technical data: Canon R6 with RF lens f11/800mm | ISO 64000 | 1/500sec | ev+0 | WB 6500K | AV Mode
PS: I am starting a new series ‘Picture of the day’ for pictures taken on the day.
