Bucket List - South African Safari by busi2ness
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I am way too serious, LOL. I had such fun comments from people wanting to take me up on an African Safari and some compared it to making a list like in the movie "Bucket List". Now for those of you who know about the movie, will know why I found it amusing.
My upload today is to tease you further: Have you ever wished you could get this close to a Rhino and her calf, safely, and no, she is not captive, she roams in the wild. Furthermore she has the biggest horn we know of and thus her whereabouts are kept secret for her own safety. I uploaded a bigger than usual version, so feel free to zoom in, there is detail of her udder - something rarely ever spotted. I wonder if this should have been tagged for nudity? :-|
Okay, I quit, LOL! People like PJ, Shari, Spike, Louise, Bonita and Michel showed some interest, we are waiting for you guys. Carin and I can speak American.
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Comments (112)
goodoleboy
I hate to horn in on this conversation, but did you know that the finger and toenails of humans consist of the same material and tissue as a rhinocerous horn? Something for the anti-evolutionists to ponder. Terrific composition of the beasts, landscape and cloud cover in this magnificent capture, Piet!
KarmaSong
Top-notch photography: the clarity and sharpness of details are absolutely outstanding and the way you've captured these rhinos is courageous, from my own experience in Nepal! This is fantastic photography, my hat off to you!
npauling
A super capture with all its details. She really has got a hugely long horn.
Charberry
Okay, yes, I have been fairly close to a Rhino, but we were moving slowly on a trolley car. This was at the San Diego Wild Animal Park in Ramona, California. The animals are all loose in a setting that is like their homeland, and all humans are caged in the trolley - the way it should be. They have large areas to roam about with native plants all around their habitat. The vets having to catch them to give them their health checks every now and then is rather amusing to watch. ;o) Excellent capture, and I have not ever seen a horn that large, yet!!
Chaosphoto
That truly is an excellent Rhino shot. Is that bait i detect them eating, the green doesn't quite match whats around it
stuart83
An amazing capture, rare and wonderful find
Jay-el-Jay
A great picture of these massive creatures.
JDoc
Wonderful capture. Excellent!
sharky_
At first I was attracted to her long horns (WOW!!!). I guess that old saying of You play with the Bull...You get the Horns can be looked at in a different way. Well, I wont mess with this Lady. But now, you got my attention elsewhere...(not saying what). I'm glad they are safe and hope they remain safe. Keep a safe distance my friend. Excellent post. Aloha PS...I just bought some Safari Clothing, is bright orange ok?.....I'll be joining your tour.
lorandbartho
Bravissimo!
kahun.hida
あなたの写真は素晴らしいものばかりですね！！！！！ いつも驚かされます。
Darkwish
You did very nice shot! 5
schonee
WOW! superb photograph!
starone_angel
Wonderful capture! They are gorgeous!
Heathcroft
Great shot- saw this today on the gallery charts and thought- must comment on it!
jocko500
now that is close. cool looking
kimariehere
what a perfect rhino Mother and baby capture this is !!!! and wow out in the wild !!! HOW AMAZING this is one to be so proud of !!! Brilliant composition and most impressive capture indeed!!!! ( psst i loved the bucket list movie great title)
Littlejock
Congratulations for this capture. You got pics of the nature, not zoo and impressive quality. Big Hugs
tofi
An awesome image! The texture is splendid, so incredibly real, coming right off the page! A most beautiful moody sky, as it seems to be "closing in". These two are most definitely very cute! But I'm a little quirky about those horns..... :) A beautiful photograph!
frankie96
Another one of a kind image...thanks for sharing..
RobyHermida
Splendid image ...................
ralph49
Just like being there (sound effects next time). Fantastic capture
blankfrancine
Such marvelous creatures expertlty and lovingly captured.
furuta
Lovely and peaceful image. wonderful shot!!
iaacf
Beautiful.. it seems the rhinos are doing better.. I hope this is true.
TomDart
Wonderful photo, Piet. Yes, I would love to visit but cannot find a way to pay for it! : )
Ac-Dc
superb wild image, beautiful work.
junge1
Great capture Piet! I indicated an interest to Carin about a possible trip to SA and actually got myself a 170-500mm Sigma lens for future use. Sig..
shutterbugs
Wonderful, powerful photo!!!
Mr-Fog
What a great image. I had to put it up as my wallpaper. Thanks for sharing it.