michali Posted January 24, 2010 Share #1 Posted January 24, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) M8 & 135mm Leitz Tele-Elmar A solitary African Buffalo bull. This is the guy you really don't want to bump into on foot! He brings a whole new meaning to the term "Grumpy Old Man". Thanks for viewing. [ATTACH]184711[/ATTACH] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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holgerf Posted January 24, 2010 Share #2 Posted January 24, 2010 This is a real great shot. The “monumental" character of the bull is emphasized in an astounding way! Best Holger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzo Posted January 24, 2010 Share #3 Posted January 24, 2010 This is a real great shot. The “monumental" character of the bull is emphasized in an astounding way! Best Holger + 1 .... Such lovely tones too ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdannn Posted January 24, 2010 Share #4 Posted January 24, 2010 Actually you got what your title implies. He is enjoying the sun. Eyes mostly shut with that glow of sun on his nose. Good shot. Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted January 24, 2010 Share #5 Posted January 24, 2010 Mike, As usually, fabulous capture with this 135 mm normally rather difficult with a M Have you a magnifier for these shots ? Thanks for sharing Regards Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissah Posted January 24, 2010 Share #6 Posted January 24, 2010 fabulous. i guess today it was, oh! guess i go shoot some buffalo now before coffee! love these photos. so fun to be able to see such top shots here. best,melissa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted January 24, 2010 Share #7 Posted January 24, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Mike - Superb, and no, I never want to see them on foot (though there is a habituated one who wanders the lodge at Ngorongoro Crater). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinchico Posted January 24, 2010 Share #8 Posted January 24, 2010 Wow a truly great photo. The tall grass really emphasizes the enormous size of this bull. Herb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted January 24, 2010 Share #9 Posted January 24, 2010 MIKE, Besides the beautiful tones.....the steadfastness of the bull combined with the fluidity of the grass is a real gripper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
likalar Posted January 25, 2010 Share #10 Posted January 25, 2010 I agree with Albert. That bull against the soft grass.....Beautiful shot! Larry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allamande Posted January 25, 2010 Share #11 Posted January 25, 2010 C'mon, he looks like a pussy cat! 10++ Ece Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George James Posted January 26, 2010 Share #12 Posted January 26, 2010 Mike, Really good, well done. George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted January 26, 2010 Share #13 Posted January 26, 2010 Mike, An outstanding shot. Perfect in every way. I can't add to what everyone else has said. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdb Posted January 28, 2010 Share #14 Posted January 28, 2010 Precious image. Beautifully captured Mike. Such a quiet,peaceful moment. And I'm with Ece here, he looks quite gentle. In face, I'm gonna go to my local African Buffalo pound and rescue one this weekend:D...but seriously, that's how this image makes me feel. (I do know better;)) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share #15 Posted February 3, 2010 Thank you everyone for your comments, they are greatly appreciated as always. Mike,As usually, fabulous capture with this 135 mm normally rather difficult with a M Have you a magnifier for these shots ? Thanks for sharing Regards Henry Henry- Thank you. No I don't use a magnifier with the 135mm. However I've noticed that recently it's becoming more tricky to focus with this lens, especially in lower light situations. It's definitely old age creeping in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
viramati Posted February 3, 2010 Share #16 Posted February 3, 2010 Great Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Monkhouse Posted February 6, 2010 Share #17 Posted February 6, 2010 Mike, this is perfect, the position of the beast leaning into the picture and the contrast of the sharply focussed grasses... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinetar Posted February 6, 2010 Share #18 Posted February 6, 2010 Nice contrast. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
psquared Posted February 6, 2010 Share #19 Posted February 6, 2010 Great image, Mike. I love the expression on the bull. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share #20 Posted February 8, 2010 David, David, Gary and Peter- Thank you for taking the time to comment, much appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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