stuny Posted January 23, 2008 Share #1 Posted January 23, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) These delightful, little creatures are usually solitary (except during mating season), and can be found in the drier areas of southern Africa. They are relatively rare, and very shy. Their huge ears help them avoid becoming prey. This was in the Damaraland region of Namibia, more of which you can see on the 3rd and 4th pages of Namibia Photo galleries on our site. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 23, 2008 Posted January 23, 2008 Hi stuny, Take a look here Steenbok . I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
michali Posted January 23, 2008 Share #2 Posted January 23, 2008 Stuart- Nice shot & detail of probably one of the most skittish antelope. Steenbok are totally water independent, but will drink if there's water around. We're presently busy with a steenbok re-introduction at Zuka game reserve. MIKE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marquinius Posted January 23, 2008 Share #3 Posted January 23, 2008 Stuart, That must be difficult: moving animal, where to focus, shimmering heat ... Like it's walking on my screen. Beautiful! The whirly whorly back ground grass / bushes are very nice in addition to the animal! Marco Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzo Posted January 23, 2008 Share #4 Posted January 23, 2008 Most beautiful DOF and perfectly placed and captured Steenbok ! Stuart, Along with the rest you've posted....Magnificent. Azzo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted January 23, 2008 Author Share #5 Posted January 23, 2008 Mike, Marco & Ivan - Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted January 23, 2008 Share #6 Posted January 23, 2008 Syuart Very nice picture with your R9/DMR(?) "Steenbok" and "springbok" do you have some relation between them ? the speed ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted January 23, 2008 Author Share #7 Posted January 23, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Henri - Thank you. R8/DMR/80-200/APO 2X extender. I think their only relation is spelling (probably from the Dutch colonists) and that they are both in the antelope family. Perhaps Mike knows. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
psquared Posted January 24, 2008 Share #8 Posted January 24, 2008 Stuart, Nice frame and excellent details on the steenbok. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted January 24, 2008 Share #9 Posted January 24, 2008 Thanks Stuart for your reply (sorry for the mistake of your surname) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
USHELDON Posted January 24, 2008 Share #10 Posted January 24, 2008 Superb Stuart. I like the way you managed to capture and illustrate the intensity of the heat. I don't think anyone actually realises how hot it is, unless they've been there. Sheldon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted January 24, 2008 Share #11 Posted January 24, 2008 Henri -Thank you. R8/DMR/80-200/APO 2X extender. I think their only relation is spelling (probably from the Dutch colonists) and that they are both in the antelope family. Perhaps Mike knows. Henri & Stuart- You're right Stuart, both names are derived form Dutch/Afrikaans, & they're both antelope. However there's a sub-classification: Springbok (meaning "Jumping Buck" ) falls under the sub genus of Gazelles. Steenbok (meaning "Stone buck") falls under the sub genus of Dwarf Antelopes. Regards, MIKE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
echorec Posted January 24, 2008 Share #12 Posted January 24, 2008 Superb picture & composition. The background/bokeh looks like it is painted - very nice indeed! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
echorec Posted January 24, 2008 Share #13 Posted January 24, 2008 BTW, the name in Swedish is Stenbock... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted January 25, 2008 Author Share #14 Posted January 25, 2008 Peter, Sheldon, Mike & Gunnar - Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted January 25, 2008 Share #15 Posted January 25, 2008 Thanks Mike I have learned some more words to day I understand now why the "springbock" a rugby wellknown team run so fast:) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted January 25, 2008 Share #16 Posted January 25, 2008 Thanks MikeI have learned some more words to day I understand now why the "springbock" a rugby wellknown team run so fast:) Henri- Exactly! And that is why they won the Rugby World Cup in France last year. Regards, MIKE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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