Wild Dogs, Kabini

[AB Apana]

EOS 40D, 500 f4 + 1.4x converter, ISO 400 on Aperture Priority at f 5.6.

And now an extract from my blog:

And now follows a harangue to naturalists, drivers, wildlife enthusiasts, and wildlife photographers. If a bird or animal goes into the undergrowth or past your vehicle, it does not mean that it has logged out for the day. Wildlife photography is about waiting, about being patient and waiting for the right shot. And constantly trying to get a better shot. And so, after the wild dogs ran past our vehicle, I noticed that they were gambolling in the jungle behind us and was even able to photograph a pair mating!

Another harangue: wildlife photographers must know their subjects. Wild dogs are social animals and you will get superb shots of social interaction if you are prepared to wait. The idea of moving away as soon as they settle down in the grass borders on the absurd.

Thanks for looking, c & c welcome.

Apana