where the steenbok was all sweet daintiness, the kudu, up to the bristles of his back, looks the paragon of suspicion and polite reserve: inquisitve but careful. hesitant but dead serious and ready to strike the moment the rookie creature ; ) dares to make a wrong move! the horns, the beard, the bristly hair and, most of all, that resolute white line running from one eye to the other – all potent signs of his authority! kudos, mr. kudu! – – sorry, couldn't resist! ; ))) greetings and have a great sunday, too! sabine
very shary, focus on the right place...
great shot deryck. to you and your family all happiness for 2013, healthy and all your wishes come true
regards birdy
How can you remember the names of all these animals?:) Kudu, steenbok and what not - have you noticed how big ears they pride? Thay always look so attentive, don't they? And they like looking into the lens of your camera:) Beautiful portrait, my friend. Hugs, Viola
Andrea Sagawe 06/01/2013 13:35
top shot of a wonderful animalAlfred Schultz 06/01/2013 11:49
Very well capured.He seems to like your camera.
Greetings - A.
Brigitte Specht 06/01/2013 11:13
....he looks very good.....!A nice shot from you!
Greetings, Brigitte
s. sabine krause 06/01/2013 11:02
where the steenbok was all sweet daintiness, the kudu, up to the bristles of his back, looks the paragon of suspicion and polite reserve: inquisitve but careful. hesitant but dead serious and ready to strike the moment the rookie creature ; ) dares to make a wrong move! the horns, the beard, the bristly hair and, most of all, that resolute white line running from one eye to the other – all potent signs of his authority! kudos, mr. kudu! – – sorry, couldn't resist! ; ))) greetings and have a great sunday, too! sabineSue Thompson 06/01/2013 10:44
Thi8s is one great shot Deryck......love the full on in your face stare................:))
Lawson McCulloch 06/01/2013 9:52
A beautiful face on shot.best wishes,
Lawson
Angelika El. 05/01/2013 22:26
A fantastic shoot - this view ist just great!!!!
fine work - as usual!!!!
bw
Angelika
Rebekka D. 05/01/2013 22:23
wow such a outstandig model ... great ! have a nice sunday tooo ....;o) RebekkaBirdies Landscapes 05/01/2013 21:01
very shary, focus on the right place...great shot deryck. to you and your family all happiness for 2013, healthy and all your wishes come true
regards birdy
viola d 05/01/2013 21:01
How can you remember the names of all these animals?:) Kudu, steenbok and what not - have you noticed how big ears they pride? Thay always look so attentive, don't they? And they like looking into the lens of your camera:) Beautiful portrait, my friend. Hugs, ViolaAdele D. Oliver 05/01/2013 20:45
An excellent capture of this beauty .... great his expression and so sharp all his handsome details !!greetings, Adele
Odette LEFEBVRE 05/01/2013 20:40
sympa cette prise de vuebravo
Mark Billiau. 05/01/2013 20:06
Striking portrait with a great facial expression !Mark
A. Lötscher -Bergjäger- 05/01/2013 20:04
A wonderful portrait of this Kudu!!LG Bergjäger
TOMO11 05/01/2013 19:53
The look ist fascinating. Perfect portrait. Great shot Deryck.Greetings Thomas