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Impressive..... 
Deryck
16.06.2009 at 22:29h, License:
Impressive..... That is what comes to mind when standing close to this giant, the Eland Alpha male. He is huge. He stands about 20cm taller than any of the other Eland in the herd. His authority is unmistakable.
The emotion I felt taking this picture was not fear. It was just awe. As huge as he is, he just looked at me as if to tell me that I should not be scared of him. He has no fear of me.
According to Wikipedia.org
The Eland is considered the largest species of "antelope". Eland Bulls weigh up to 1,000 kg are over 3m in length and stand up to 183 cm at the shoulder. Males have dense fur on their foreheads and a large dewlap.
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Thank you Cary Maures for proposing this shot for the gallery
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To leave a comment please register firstAnd~REA, 16.06.2009 at 22:30h
wieder eine klasse Tier-Porträit von Dir.LG, Andrea
Inez Correia Marques, 16.06.2009 at 22:33h
Oh My!!!! this is brilliant . i have to take to my fav , Deryck . Majestic. i love the way he is looking at you!!!!!! BRAVVVVVVVVVVVVOOOOgerla, 16.06.2009 at 22:34h
I never saw an Eland like this... Realy great shoot!!!lg gerla
Maria João Arcanjo, 16.06.2009 at 22:40h
A character portrait! Brilliant.Beijinhos
MJ
Roberto L., 16.06.2009 at 22:46h
chapeau, my friend!Roby
bayerlein ute, 16.06.2009 at 22:49h
eine brilliante aufnahme,deryck! glg utedie Silvie, 16.06.2009 at 22:53h
Wonderful shot from that Eland!Greetings
from Silvie
Astrid Gast, 16.06.2009 at 22:53h
Was für ein Portrait!Brilliant, beeindruckend und wunderschön.
Bin begeistert davon
Liebe Grüße
Astrid
Brian Cathie, 16.06.2009 at 23:08h
Wonderful details, great DoF!He looks like he is King posing for his official photograph.
Full of honour and majesty
Top class
Regards
Brian
Heidi Bollich, 16.06.2009 at 23:25h
This is a very great shot!!!!! Congratulation!!!!!Greetings Heidi
Cary Maures, 16.06.2009 at 23:26h
great image.Gisa S., 16.06.2009 at 23:31h
What a wonderful animal portrait, dear Deryck!He looks directly into my eyes .... you see that ;-))
Very great work, I love it!!
LG
Gisa:-)
Ilidio Fernandes, 17.06.2009 at 0:58h
Excellent portrait.Nancy Blach, 17.06.2009 at 2:48h
Impressive indeed. Breathtaking. Wonderful portrait.Adele Oliver, 17.06.2009 at 6:26h
Wow, what an awesome image of this majestic animal. Compliments for this great photo!!greetings, Adele
Jutta Grote, 17.06.2009 at 6:46h
Ein beeindruckend schönes Portrait.Der Schnitt, Format, Farben und Schärfe, alles paßt hier.
LG Jutta
Natalja Dralova, 17.06.2009 at 8:55h
The clarity and detail you captured here are excellent!Excellent portrait!!!
s. sabine krause, 17.06.2009 at 9:39h
your shot of him is impressive, too! it really gets his authority across! his confident, calm look, and his fur – wow! – all those different textures and shades of gray and brown: amazing! beautiful text, too, deryck!! greetings, sabine.Werner R. Albert, 17.06.2009 at 9:44h
So close ! And this serious look in his face,Very impressive portrait, Deryk.
Great job !
best wishes
Werner
Mark Billiau., 17.06.2009 at 10:02h
I know that emotion very well.Excellent portrait of this Eland antelope.
Terrific work !
Mark
Claire Laira, 17.06.2009 at 11:12h
E x c e l l e n t!HamburgerDeern54, 17.06.2009 at 11:12h
Brilliant sharpness - wonderful colours... what a beauty. You've got my mental "PRO" (I have no right to vote internationally).Best wishes, Ursula
Canan Oner, 17.06.2009 at 11:31h
Ohh YESSSSSSSSS very impressive Deryck..One of yur best antelope portraits I think...Great shot ..Bravo !!Much hugs,
Canan
J e n n i f e r E., 17.06.2009 at 13:17h
Great portrait!Anita Jarzombek, 17.06.2009 at 14:49h
1 A Portrait! Ich drücke Dir die Daumen:-)Gruß Anita
Peter Hausner Hansen, 17.06.2009 at 16:08h
Top nice shot ;o)B/R...Peter
Gunter Linke, 17.06.2009 at 17:00h
Terrificunfortunately I can not participate in the voting, but I have a big pro and I wish good luck
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Corry K., 17.06.2009 at 20:05h
HAMMER ...ein 1A Spitzenfoto !!!lg Corry
redfox-dream-art-photography, 18.06.2009 at 3:30h
SUPERPRO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bw, redfox
bombamo Michèle, 18.06.2009 at 10:41h
that's also what came to my mindand whatsmore so elegant and beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bravo
& thanks for those pics you give us
they are like a travel through your great country
michele
Angelika El., 19.06.2009 at 1:21h
Superbly!!!!
What a fine work!!!! Soooo close by....
bw
angelika
N.O.R.D.L.I.C.H.T., 24.06.2009 at 20:31h
Hi Deryck,I would, if I could....!!
Beatiful shoot.
LG Maret
Voting Center, 6.07.2009 at 17:58h
Deryck, 6.07.2009 at 17:59h
Thank you Cary for your proposal. It is always exciting and an honour. Happy voting!moments in life, 6.07.2009 at 18:00h
imposantgute Bildeinteilung
unaufdringliche Typo
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:-) Greetz vom E_D_O_L
Inez Correia Marques, 6.07.2009 at 19:54h
BRSVOBRAVO
BraVO
Alexandru Valentin Iedu, 7.07.2009 at 12:23h
CONGRATULATION :)Brigitte von der Twer, 23.12.2009 at 18:23h
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Cary Maures , 6.07.2009 at 17:58h
Frame filling and proud portrait of a impressive animal in perfect light.