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Zebra's Namibia


Zebra's Namibia
Photo Information
Copyright: Jen van Wijn (JenvWijn) Silver Note Writer [C: 4 W: 0 N: 14] (200)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-09-22
Categories: Nature
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-05-14 2:26
Viewed: 310
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Zebras are horselike animals, standing about 120 to 140 cm(47 to 55 inches) at the shoulder. The species are easily distinguished by the pattern of stripes. These are individually wide and widely spaced in Burchell's zebra, some races of which have lighter “shadow stripes” between the main stripes. The northern races of this species are more fully striped than the southern ones, in which the striping of the lower legs tends to give way to white. In the extinct quagga, the striping was confined to the head, neck, and forequarters, the back being solid brown. The stripes of Grevy's zebra are narrow and closely spaced, and the belly is white. The mountain zebra is small and has a peculiar gridlike pattern of stripes on the rump.

Zebras live in small family groups consisting of a stallion and several mares with their foals. In Grevy's zebra the mares may form separate groups from the stallions. With plentiful food, small groups may coalesce into large herds, but the smaller groups retain their identities. Zebras often form mixed herds with antelopes, such as wildebeests, which gain protection from predators by the alertness of the zebras. Herds may migrate long distances to find suitable grasses on which to feed.

All three zebra species have decreased in abundance through human activities, and the mountain zebra and Grevy's zebra are endangered. The readiness with which most zebras breed in captivity offers hope of maintaining reservoirs of zebras from which wild populations might be restored.
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Dear Jen van Wijn!
Amazing zebras.
Amazing scene.
Nice perspective.
Very nice take.
TFS!

hello Jen
how are you dear
nice shot
wonderful capture
best shot from the wild life
good crop
nice details

regards
MAnuj Mehta

Hi jen,
gorgeous picture, you have captured the zebras very well, with a nice reflection. I would have just cropped that blury foreground and maybe a bit on the top too, I'll try as a workshop.
TFS. LuDivine

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  • OWO Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 198 W: 71 N: 334] (2335)
  • [2008-05-14 2:53]
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Hoi Jen,

Eindelijk weer eens en foto van Namibie. Wat een prachtland!
Mooi shot van deze zebra's en hun reflectie. Niet de makkelijkste belichting zo midden op de dag maar het ziet er goed uit op de foto. Blijven prachtdieren.
Ik ben er 2 1/2 jaar geleden ook geweest en deze foto ziende krijg ik weer de kriebels om te gaan.

Groeten,

Edwin

Excellent live piture.

Hi Jen
A great and priceless capture no doubt. The reflections are beautiful and i simply love the blue colour of the sky being reflected in the water.
A super shot.
(have done a workshop for you just to enhance the beauty of this beautiful shot. Hope you Like it)
Take Care

smiley soon

Very nice catch! Special moment. Clean and sharp!
A question!
There are 4 zebras, but a 5th reflection is visible. What is it? a giraffe?

Hi Jen

Well done! This is awesome! Great PP workshop. The reflection is stunning. TFS.

Martyn

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  • Keithg (144)
  • [2008-05-15 21:14]

Great everything. colours, composition and detail. I could look at your pics all day Jen. Hug. Keith

Hello Jem,

Excellent job with these zebras. Beautfiful colors nd very good perspective.
Congratulations and TFS,

Sergio
on friday

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