Butt-erfly view by busi2ness

Photography • Animals • posted on Jun 25, 2009

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I've been so tempted to do a butterfly upload like everybody else, so this is my first attempt at a butt-erfly shot but I think something is wrong here. LOL Kidding aside, I hope you enjoy the unconventional view of these Rhino ladies. Now ain't these two perfect behinds... The lady on the left boasts the longest horn in southern Africa and she is so vulnerable to poachers killing her in cold blood, hacking off the horn for a mere $10 to satisfy the Eastern market for aphrodisiacs.
She has a special place in my heart. Some time ago when her calf was still suckling, I had the privilege of her coming right up to me where I was laying underneath the game ranger's van, so close that I could not focus on her face. She was just investigating to make sure I was not posing a threat to her calf. She is still in the wild, alive and well and I hope you enjoy her backside with me.
Thank you for comments and favorites on my previous upload:

Comments (51)

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carlx

3:58PM | Thu, 25 June 2009

Superb capture and title, Piet!!! :)

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Fred255

4:03PM | Thu, 25 June 2009

Bit of a BUM view here Piet. LOL!!!!

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auntietk

4:04PM | Thu, 25 June 2009

I think you're on the right track, here. Butterflies are a dime a dozen, but this butt-erfly is unique! The elusive RhinoButt-erfly. Maybe a series? :D "Omganimalbutt-erflies of Africa" Think about it! :P

SusyGoofers

4:04PM | Thu, 25 June 2009

Love it. Behinds are so under rated. The butt erflys are wonderful as well

SerenityBlue

4:19PM | Thu, 25 June 2009

Very interesting POV! LOL!!! Hope she stays safe, along with her family members.

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bmac62

4:32PM | Thu, 25 June 2009

This is one butt-erfly that could kill you by simply landing on you. Like it.

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emmecielle

4:36PM | Thu, 25 June 2009

Interesting image|! :)

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Buffalo1

4:51PM | Thu, 25 June 2009

Great photo, Piet. Why is the old disco song "Shake Your Booty" running through my head?

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helanker

4:54PM | Thu, 25 June 2009

AWWWW What a cute butt-erfly LOL !!! I hope she will live for many years.

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lior

4:57PM | Thu, 25 June 2009

Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww:suplime Piet!

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jeroni

5:28PM | Thu, 25 June 2009

Excellent shot, fantastic colors and details

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Laelia

5:29PM | Thu, 25 June 2009

Excellent point of view, Piet! and instead of bmac62 purpose, better be just a photographer of those two Butt - erfly Rhino "ladies" ... Great shot, you live in a wonderful land Piet, you could get Nathalie jalous Lol I appreciate a lot your words about the vulnerability rhinos hunted down by unscrupulous people ***** q:)

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Minda

5:54PM | Thu, 25 June 2009

L...cute butt-erfly...LOL......superb capture piet!!

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Meisiekind

6:09PM | Thu, 25 June 2009

These are the sexiest butts on the African gangway!!! So absolutely adorable Piet!!! Very unique and unappreciated POV! I love it! May they live on! :)

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orig_buggy

6:10PM | Thu, 25 June 2009

love your title!!!!! This is awesome!! So sad just for horns ...I hope you and her stay safe!!

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goodoleboy

6:10PM | Thu, 25 June 2009

Such grace and aplomb...how could one resist asking either lady for a dance? Stellar clarity, lighting and textures in this ultra keen composition, Piet!

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jocko500

6:55PM | Thu, 25 June 2009

hahaha beautiful

West_coaster07

6:56PM | Thu, 25 June 2009

Excellent capture Piet...I have one for the series as well...elephant butts..lol

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drace68

7:08PM | Thu, 25 June 2009

A good chuckle here. As Carin says, "May they live on!"

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tizjezzme

7:27PM | Thu, 25 June 2009

Men and their fascination with butts. :-| LOL Kidding .. of course, not YOU! Only Rhino butts! lol Interesting shot Pieter; a view I dont see every day, that's for sure. Being a Minnesotan, I thought these were elephant behinds till I read. Sweet, and precious story though of how she came up to you like that, so close you couldn't focus on her beautiful face. I'll bet all the wild animals of Africa just adore you ..... they all sense your love for them. :)

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MrsRatbag

7:57PM | Thu, 25 June 2009

Awww, this is wonderful!

thevolunteer

8:01PM | Thu, 25 June 2009

I see she is the Butt of the joke..... Wonderful capture. Hope she lives long. Aloha

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magnus073

8:19PM | Thu, 25 June 2009

Made me smile, great one Piet

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three_grrr

8:43PM | Thu, 25 June 2009

Ha Ha, you fooled me, the ebot said the title, and when it opened I was flabbergasted! I had to laugh, wonderful photo op these ladies have given you, and wonderful picture you got! I love that you were able to provide some background on the one lady .. hope she dies a natural death.

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tennesseecowgirl

8:58PM | Thu, 25 June 2009

I needed a smile today, and this one sure gave me that.... haha love your humor.

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CavalierLady

9:15PM | Thu, 25 June 2009

Wonderful narrative to go with this image, Piet! LOL at Shari's comment. Glad she is alive and well and I always love seeing your sense of humor spring forth in your postings!

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npauling

9:40PM | Thu, 25 June 2009

Very cool capture, I guess she doesn't mind having wrinkles on her bum.

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bpclarke

10:09PM | Thu, 25 June 2009

Well done. Great for a smile. :o)

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evielouise

10:57PM | Thu, 25 June 2009

Yea I agree a smile and laugh was highly needed today nothing but sadness in the news RE: ED Mc Mmann??(spelling) Farrah and Michael Jackson deaths: It's marvelous photo and your sense of humor is outstanding I just keep giggling like a fool all by myself here lol;

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