Ole Big Boy Grazing by Meisiekind
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I captured this Cape Buffalo at the Thorny Bush Private Game Reserve in South Africa. The amazing thing was that the ranger drove us into the middle of a whole herd of buffalo - approximately 200 of them. They were all around the vehicle (open) and we could actually touch them, although it is not recommended. It was just incredible to see them that close. I had to change lenses as my zoom was too strong!!! They are regarded as the most dangerous of the Big 5 because of their unpredictability, but this herd was very peaceful and unfortunately no close encounters to report!!! *smile*
Thank you for visiting my gallery and for any comments you wish to make.
Hugs, Carin xx
Comments (53)
kgb224
Excellent capture Carin.I saw how dangerous they can be in the video clip Battlr of the Kruger on You Tube.
goodoleboy
Terrific POV, lighting contrasts and textures in this marvelous capture of the grazing buffalo, apparently unperturbed by your presence, Carin.
SSoffia
EXCELLENT CAPTURE !!!!!
Jaml
Great shot!
Chaosphoto
Good strong image Carin.
JeffG7BRJ
I would sooner face a pack of starving wolves than one of these Carin, they would at least rip me to bits, this one would toss me around for a while before killing me. Lol. #:0) Excellent capture, I'm not sure if the guide was knowledgable about the herd or just plain stupid, I think I will go with stupid. Superb work. Bravo!!!!!
tetsu-pino
WOW!! Powerful image...Excellent capture!!
sassydog
Great portrait of this magnificent animal, Carin. I love the detail!
Jay-el-Jay
This is a fine shot of one massive creature.I say let him graze all he wants.
CavalierLady
Wow! Would not want to get this close to this dangerous creature! What a shot!
Optiramma
oohhh! Peaceful, I would hope! Look at the head on that one! Beautiful!
busi2ness
Syncerus caffer at its best! Up close and sharing the tranquility as it grazes. Lovely capture Carin.
mickeyrony
Very beautiful catch of sight of anomalous superb and very imposing. Cheer It is hipper Mile mercies ((5++)) Très belle prise de vue d'un annimal superbe et très imposant . Bravo c'est hipper Mile mercis ((5++))
suignard
great capture !!!
mickuk50
i would really love to have been here carin :o)..excellent capture mick
MrsLubner
I suppose its like our deer...people see them and they look like a sweet creature so they try to walk up and pet them. We have a high incidence of stupidity accidents each year from city folks who get stomped, kicked and gored by "Bambi." I do love the peaceful stupid look in this guy's eyes.
lucindawind
what a wonderful shot!
sharky_
You are too brave. I probably would have left that strong zoom on and moved farther back from this dangerous beauty. Excellent and brave shooting. Aloha
Tuggy
Excellant capture my friend...Jen
artaddict2
Oh wow! I'm not sure if I would be comfortable enough to get this close, must be so exciting to be out there and see these amazing animals like this!
MagikUnicorn
Oh What a CAPTURE!! Splendid my compliments... (My chinese sign) ;-)
Gwyn Tyger
that is about as close as you would want to get to one of these cantancerous fellows, even in a Land Rover made to take the full impact of a charge of a full grown rhino:)
Ti-Paul
Very impressive big fellow ! Excellent colours and details ! Well done ! I feel a bit safer sitting where i'm right now !