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Ubhejane — Spring in his step

Published: 2008-11-22 09:55:48 +0000 UTC; Views: 1463; Favourites: 77; Downloads: 0
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Description Wild Dogs never stay still (when they're awake) - evidenced here. I also found that their fur pattern seems to confuse a digital SLR's ability to autofocus. This wasn't an easy manual focus to take - sheesh!

Taken at a reserve near Bela-bela, Limpopo Province, South Africa.
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just-a-lonely-girl [2012-07-09 21:43:26 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful shot! I adore African Wild Dogs for their looks and personality. They are one of the least appreciated animals out there and deserve more recognition

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Simple-but-vibrant [2011-04-25 10:44:28 +0000 UTC]

i know from experience that a shot like this is NOT easy to get - well done, you've really managed to capture the spirit of these animals

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Ubhejane In reply to Simple-but-vibrant [2011-05-15 13:59:41 +0000 UTC]

thanks a lot

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aisou [2010-05-31 17:18:42 +0000 UTC]

This sure is cool! I love its movement, so lovely ^^

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Ubhejane In reply to aisou [2010-05-31 17:19:30 +0000 UTC]

thankyou

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KesraReulen [2010-05-06 13:42:43 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic action shot. I'm glad you had the patience to get it, because it's awesome. Great job!

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Ubhejane In reply to KesraReulen [2010-05-15 10:52:59 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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ConsueloParraDesigns [2009-04-07 08:37:33 +0000 UTC]

wow! certainly a great shot, I love the realism in the countryside, very nice!

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Ubhejane In reply to ConsueloParraDesigns [2009-04-07 11:06:02 +0000 UTC]

thanks a lot

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GreenVirtue [2009-02-23 23:56:33 +0000 UTC]

cool! i love these!

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Ubhejane In reply to GreenVirtue [2009-02-24 00:00:54 +0000 UTC]

me too

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Flame-of-the-Phoenix [2009-01-29 03:36:12 +0000 UTC]

Hi! I just wanted to let you know that this piece has been featured in my news article Animals in Danger 2: Featuring Wild Dogs, found [here] . Hope you enjoy it!

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Ubhejane In reply to Flame-of-the-Phoenix [2009-01-29 23:19:32 +0000 UTC]

wicked thanks a lot - always nice to be featured

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Flame-of-the-Phoenix In reply to Ubhejane [2009-01-30 00:08:55 +0000 UTC]

No problem!

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oOBrieOo [2008-11-25 07:05:28 +0000 UTC]

Awesome shot... I hear ya on them never sitting still... And never facing the camera. We have a pack here in our local zoo, and shooting them is a nightmare. lol.

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Ubhejane In reply to oOBrieOo [2008-11-25 18:40:20 +0000 UTC]

thanks - yeah I was surprised how many wild dogs are being held in zoos actually; especially in the US. We don't have many at all in zoos here so they're a real treat to see

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Pannya [2008-11-22 19:20:21 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this is great! I love the movement - I can only imagine how technically difficult this shot was to capture. And of course, a wonderful subject as well ^__^

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Ubhejane In reply to Pannya [2008-11-24 00:31:18 +0000 UTC]

thanks. fortunately he was in no hurry to run away, so I had a bit of time.

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Asirai [2008-11-22 10:02:06 +0000 UTC]

Awesome shot and focus, especially considering the movement and all. I also have a love for African wild dogs, and the personality in its face is great. Well done!

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Ubhejane In reply to Asirai [2008-11-22 10:04:16 +0000 UTC]

thanks a lot - and thanks for the fave!

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TVD-Photography [2008-11-22 09:57:14 +0000 UTC]

Faved for your efforts and fast shooting

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Ubhejane In reply to TVD-Photography [2008-11-22 09:58:23 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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