Big rhinoCeros - a dedication to all by busi2ness
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Thanks for the comments and visits to the twin giraffes Tall double trouble:
The subtle play with capitals in the title of "Big ...C..." is to show support not only for those affected but also for those people trying to make a difference: visit this friend's forum thread.
These White Rhinos, (Ceratotherium simum) bull and cow (facing us) were photographed near where I live in Leeudoringstad (South Africa). The White Rhino is not named for the color of its skin but for the original Dutch word "wijd bek" (whide mouthed) rhinoceros. Another trait I share with them is poor eyesight. Ok, I quit the biology lesson, LOL! I hope you enjoy looking at the couple.
Comments (46)
Hendesse
Excellent and very impressive shot. Very interesting "lession" too. Thanks for sharing!!
st_fish
Its a mutant rhino!!! lol. No seriously OOM, so amazing to see rhinos.. even though I live in SA, I rarely get to see them. Gorgeous. H'n lekker aand! 8;o) PS: good luck with your daughter in law's "Big.. C..." you will be in my prayers
Digimon
A terible desease, some day a cure will be found, perhaps in our life time, but that is no solice to those families effected by it, and they are many. Great dedication. Also a majestic creature that faces it's own struggle! If you have never heard it, you should hear Adrian Belew's song "Lone Rhinoceros".
Littlejock
Beautiful Pic Piet... Woderfull your dedi also... Good luck with all this spectacular pics
SoulSearcherr
this could be dangerous..S
kelvinhughes
most excellent image your so lucky would love to be able to see these animals
short_ribs
:'( To think I used to roam the same lands as these majectic but clumbsy beasts SIGH Well as far as shots go they dont get much better than this buddy! I now put you to the challeng of doing a still life with nothing "african" to it LOL :P Yes this is a worthy dedi to all those trying to make a difference the cancer thing.... Excellent work as always buddy! This one brought tears to my eyes SIGH
rainbows
Superb picture, Oom Piet. I am deeply sorry to hear this news of your daughter-in-law. Sending positive thoughts to her. Please, pass on. Thank you. Diane.
kjpweb
Fantastic shot - and judging from the focal length - you were darn close. Kudos!
lizzibell
Beautiful picture...
lior
Excellent POV and depth:very nicely done!
cricri99
Siamese twins..lol..Very good illustration of mister and madam!! the perfect couple(have they problems with their relationships?) with a perfect shot..excellent great !!
wildgoha
near you !oh so he is your neighbour !? ;D great as always and so nice to see how you enjoy your time !
Petra-S
super!!!
TwoPynts
A lovely couple -- reminds me of the push-me-pull-me! :)
Makena
How close were you when you took this shot, or you much have a great lens....anyway, what a great shot:-)))) going to read that forum link now..
louly
Love the colours and the landscape! And I never get to see rhinos... Fantastic shot!
_Guffi_
A fun angle, as others have pointed out, looks like two rhinos spliced together :P. I like this shot.
goodoleboy
Great capture, including the stark contrast of light and darkness, of a couple of bookends. Did they threaten to charge? Did you know that rhino's horns are made of the same stuff as our fingernails? I knew we were related somehow.
Botai
Hmmm. Appears these two have had a family disagreement. LOL. You have a wonderful collection of animal pix. Keep em comin'.
DuckInTheFog
yes
Margana
Fabulous photo,Piet...and I'm sooooo sorry to hear about your daughter-in-law.You and her,(and your family,as well) will be in my thoughts.-M :^( sniff
miladyblu
CIAO!!EXTRAORDINARY capture!!I love a lot this incredible and amazing shot!!A big masterpiece my dearest friend Piet!I did not know nothing of your daughter-in-law.. Exceuse me for this! At any rate I am a lot near you and to your family with all my heart and with my sincere affection,my thoughts and my prayers!!A affectionate greetings with a big kiss and a big hug!!
DennisReed
Exceptioal photography, and what a wonderful place to live! Bravo!
npauling
Gee I'm glad you took this to share as there is no way I'd get this close unless I was at a zoo. Excellent shot.
puzzler
Excellent shot of two beauties, nice one Piet...Cath xxx
Biffowitz
haha.... bet it aint much different over there, than it is here in Toronto? Here we have dogs that chase cars, over there you got rhinos that chase Land Rovers! Those horns could make a mess of your door huh? ..... ouch! Fabulous capture!!!
frankie96
What a variey of wildlife you have access to...excellent image and narrative..
Zeldie
I actually enjoyed the biology lesson. Die Oom en die Tannie het weer lekker rondgeloop ne? Ek het sommer baie van gister se upload gehou! Sjoe! Die tweetjies is omtrent cute! Het die Oom nie ook Olifante afgeneem nie? Ek vra sommer... Hulle is my gunsteling en ek kan omtrent liries raak oor die outjies. Anyway - stunning capture Oom Piet!
nikolais
seen some in Ngorongoro. also thanks for the story of the while rhyno. well, you never learn enough. have a great day.