the maX files: Skywatch Friday

29 November 2012

Skywatch Friday - Zebra crossing

This is what one can call a "zebra crossing" against a perfectly bleak sky. This shot as taken at Vukani Loop in the Addo Elephant National Park.

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15 comments:

Merisi said...: Beautiful capture, great composition!
Lonely creature, hopefully there are no lions around.; 29 November 2012 at 10:56
Max-e said...: Thanks Merisi. Unfortunately for them there are nine lions in the park. Six of them live in this area, so the game has to be very wary, if they do not ant to become dinner. When the lions are out and about the larger antelope and zebra sense it very quickly and become very alert and aggitated.
In February I posted a picture of a lion chasing a hartbees. Him and his partners never caught it, but it was amazing to watch the strategy the lions employed in the hunt.; 29 November 2012 at 12:20
eileeninmd said...: What a cool shot, love it! Happy skywatching and have a great day!; 29 November 2012 at 12:36
Sylvia K said...: Good to see your post on Sky Watch again!! And what an awesome capture! It is unfortunate that there are the nine lions in the park as well! Have a great weekend!; 30 November 2012 at 00:46
Kateri said...: Love this. Simple, yet bold and memorable!; 30 November 2012 at 03:57
Jim said...: Good capture.; 30 November 2012 at 05:19
Wanda said...: Love the simplicity...just lovely.; 30 November 2012 at 06:19
Jidhu Jose said...: excellent

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Snapshot; 30 November 2012 at 06:41
Lakshmi said...: what a lovely composition..loved the picture; 30 November 2012 at 06:43
Anonymous said...: This is a wonderful shot!; 30 November 2012 at 06:59
Max-e said...: Sylvia K the lions are an important part of the ecology of the park and help to create a balance. The park has also re-introduced hyenas, which has closed that circle.; 30 November 2012 at 07:10
Firefly the Travel Guy said...: Great capture Max. Its really great having you back posting regularly; 30 November 2012 at 08:43
Maurizio Riccio said...: Nice silhouette!; 30 November 2012 at 16:59
Laura said...: certainly NOT something I see every day... a deer, a fox, coyote, rooster, an occasional moose, but no zebras:-) Beautiful composition.; 30 November 2012 at 23:14
Judy said...: So simple, yet just awesome!!; 2 December 2012 at 20:11