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rbsandor Gold Member Nikonian since 29th Aug 2007Sat 27-Oct-12 04:32 PM
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"Something a Little Bit Different"


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I had the good fortune to visit Zambia recently and spent time photographing the wildlife along the Zambesi River. Here are 3 of a series of 16 shots of this croc as it headed for the river. In spite of their size and short legs, they are incredibly fast. I started shooting at 10 fps when the croc raised up and started to run. By frame 16, it was halfway submerged. Taken with a D4 and 70-200 at 1/2000, f/5.6 and auto ISO. Richard








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henbo Silver Member Nikonian since 03rd Oct 2004Sat 27-Oct-12 04:47 PM
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These are very unusual wildlife shots, but nevertheless a very fine series of photos of the crocodile. My favourite is the first one, because of the nice light, the action and the beautiful colours. Your composition also works very well.

Thanks for sharing.

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af4nc Gold Member Nikonian since 07th Jul 2007Sat 27-Oct-12 06:34 PM
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Nice series

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Antero52 Silver Member Nikonian since 07th Jul 2009Sun 28-Oct-12 01:20 AM
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I agree with Henning. #1 is speacial because of the beast emerging from the shrubs, the flying dust and eye contact.

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niknac37 Silver Member Nikonian since 03rd Dec 2007Sun 28-Oct-12 01:24 PM
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You are very lucky to get these action shots during our visit to Kenya in June, we saw 3 of them basking in the sun but never mooed a bit even after 40 mins. I agree about the first pic. but I love the nose hitting the water in the 3rd along with sand being kicked up, there is a sence of speed in this. TFS

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rbsandor Gold Member Nikonian since 29th Aug 2007Sun 28-Oct-12 06:32 PM
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Henning, Tom, Antero and Pakku: thanks for looking and commenting. It's appreciated. Richard

  
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vcottman Silver Member Nikonian since 22nd May 2006Mon 29-Oct-12 12:11 AM
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Outstanding series!! #1 does it for me!

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treadwl Silver Member Nikonian since 10th Feb 2009Tue 30-Oct-12 12:40 PM
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He makes our Florida Alligators look meek! The first image makes him appear powerful and dominate-- a real top of the food chain guy. The pose, the look and the light make me think power and danger. I really like this shot. #1.

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cockers Silver Member Nikonian since 25th May 2006Tue 30-Oct-12 12:57 PM
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Crazy awesome shots!! Did it brush your boat?? I would have left after shot #1 LOL.

Thanks for sharing Richard.

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rbsandor Gold Member Nikonian since 29th Aug 2007Tue 30-Oct-12 01:40 PM
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Vaughn, Larry and Al: thanks for your comments. They are appreciated. Al, I didn't have to leave after frame #1 as crocs fear my 10 fps pixel shooter !! Richard

  
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Outstanding!

I love #1 for the action and the low angle of the shot.

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NatureDon Silver Member Nikonian since 08th Nov 2007Wed 31-Oct-12 10:19 PM
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Wow. I agree about number 1. Makes you wonder. Not a place for the unfamiliar to be strolling along the waters edge.

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Priest Gold Member Nikonian since 28th Oct 2011Thu 01-Nov-12 12:25 AM
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Amazing shots-if it were me taking those shots I would have been praying he just had eaten. Thanks for sharing -means a lot. Ron

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Scotty45 Silver Member Nikonian since 20th Mar 2010Thu 01-Nov-12 09:24 AM
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Well done Richard. #1 does it for me. That spurt of sand from his left front foot shows the power that these guys can generate when the adrenalin is pumping......Scotty.

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Marsel Moderator Awarded for his masterful accomplishments in Nature Photography Awarded for his excellent white papers and product reviews for the Resources Charter MemberThu 01-Nov-12 12:33 PM
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Nice series. I prefer the first one. Where in Zambia were you? I go there every year to lead a photo tour in the Lower Zambezi.

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rbsandor Gold Member Nikonian since 29th Aug 2007Thu 01-Nov-12 01:52 PM
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Dave, Don, Priest, Scotty and Marsel: thanks to each of you for looking and commenting. The light hitting the croc and the dust it made makes #1 standout from the rest. I like the others as well, but #1 will be printed.
Marsel, from looking at your PDF and video I'm guessing you stay at Old Mondoro, Chiawa and/or Sausage Tree. Am I close? I was at Chiawa. Richard

  
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Richard - we stay at Chiawa and Old Mondoro.

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rbsandor Gold Member Nikonian since 29th Aug 2007Thu 01-Nov-12 02:41 PM
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Marsel - even though I have a limited knowledge of the area, it's hard to imagine any better camps than Chiawa and Old Mondoro. Richard

  
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