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A Fight for Survival


A Fight for Survival
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Copyright: Vernon Fletcher (BenF) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 299 W: 0 N: 341] (3049)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-12-29
Categories: Nature, Action, Mood
Exposure: f/6.0, 1/2000 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Fletcher's Photography [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-02-26 15:45
Viewed: 761
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 54
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Two black backed jackal were fighting close to the waterhole at Nossob in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, while a pigeon fly past them.
Only minutes before the fight one of the jackal tried to catch a pigeon drinking water, but with-out success.
I think he was angry because he missed out on his breakfast. When the other jackal got to close to him, he started attacking him.
I have a series of shots taken while they were fighting.

I hope you enjoy this and thank you for your visit.

Regards,
BEn
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another fabulously 'moody' image, great capture, thanx, M, (*_*)

George Orwell...
fabulous shot!

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  • rater Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 201 W: 52 N: 111] (957)
  • [2007-02-26 16:12]

Ecelent. I like the dust in the air. The pose of both jackals are great. TFS.

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer [C: 3409 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-02-26 16:15]
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Wow, that is a 'nice' action shot, Ben.
Bit dusty, but oké. Superb.
Jan

Good action shot from nature. I like the backlighting.

wow
incredible shot, what a moment u have captured Ben,
what was that bird doing there ?
absoloutly fantastic
Well done
Ali

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  • Juliet Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 875 W: 64 N: 1969] (13538)
  • [2007-02-26 16:43]
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Hi Ben,
WOW- this is FANTASTIC. I love mood in these photos. Really well done ! How's that hand coming?? Julie

Hi Ben,
Great action shot! Very good detail in spite of all the dust in the air.
TFS
Regards,
Lurdes

Impressive scene, Ben !!!
That kind of fights between such animals must be terrible.
TFS
Sylvie

Great action!
nice light in the dust and I love your frame!
well done,
Shelby

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  • Konie Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 348 W: 29 N: 298] (3006)
  • [2007-02-26 22:17]
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Very impressive moody action shot. I like very much the lighting here. TFS.

Konie

what an awesome action shot ben, how did you manage to capture this image? there must have been a lot of noise together with this fight..
you've done a great job here,
tfs!
J.

Very dramatic scene. Photo looks much older then it really is.

Regards DArko

wow
the one at the right looks really angry
what a great composition
great one Ben

Marco
:-)

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  • Asim Silver Star Critiquer [C: 27 W: 3 N: 4] (338)
  • [2007-02-27 4:45]
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Hi Ben
Wonderful nature photo.Very TFS.

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  • Alba Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 537 W: 0 N: 206] (2760)
  • [2007-02-27 8:11]
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Hi Ben,
Marvelous shot of animals in the wild, thank you so much for that beauty!
Mary

Awesome shot Ben! You can "feel" how dusty and dry it is! I love your use of light here! I love the golden tones! Really nice!
B-)
linda
pt

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  • Emma Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1403 W: 6 N: 1920] (10151)
  • [2007-02-27 11:08]
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Hello Ben,
Another scene,baeautiful action picture.Wonderful and lovely composition. Lovely construction on the photo, it lovely is done.
Regards.
Eva

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  • moli Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1406 W: 275 N: 1942] (11976)
  • [2007-02-27 12:07]
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Hi Ben.
Fantastic moment captured.
Looks very dramatic and impressive as well.
Thanks for sharing!
Best Regards
J-23

:) be back

Nice action shot. The dust creates a great mood and the bird adds to the compo (adds some height)

Hi there!
Fantastic timing! Awesome colours and composition. You capped it off with a great note and title too!
Well done!

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  • zuzu Silver Star Critiquer [C: 31 W: 0 N: 4] (367)
  • [2007-03-01 15:06]
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what an interesting photo Ben.. very very good..

Hello Ben,
You are lucky to witness such great moment in the wild! This must have been an impressive moment. You took the picture at a very good moment. This is a great action shot with very nice mood and lightning. Well done! Thanks,
Claudine

Ben, great shot. The sepia tones suited well. TFS :-)

John

hello! fantastic moment to shot! great composition! TFS
greetings Aga:)

Who needs video with such fantastic still. Amazing capture I envy you living in SA such fantastic photo opportunities. Have looked at your images and there are some top shots.

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  • ma-at Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 242 W: 3 N: 187] (1372)
  • [2007-03-10 15:31]

Good action shot which allows the viewer to be part of the picture...good work! :-) lesley

Hi Ben,
You have a nice gallery, this shot is outstanding. Good timing and capture of a great action shot. Well done!!
Iris

Hello Ben

You have a beautiful album!
you portray the animal life of this place well.
beautiful scenes that us only road in National Geografic
Congratulations for this, this wonderful one!
Greetings!

Sérgio

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