In the heat of the day
At mid-day in Etosha National Park during the dry season
the temperature is known to reach levels of over 130 degrees.
The water is very scarse and the very few water holes are far appart
are frequently crowded and guarded by predators. We came across
a group a Burchell's zebras on their way to a nearby water hole.
The heat of the hour was so intense that one can see it in the picture
as a form of "stem" in the background, however, the humidity in this area
is close to zero.
To avoid overheating and dehydration, the zebras will move very slow, but always
watching for predators; and always guided by the dominant male in front.
Zebras en Movimiento
Zebras de Burchell con efecto de movimiento logrado con la técnica de “panning”. Este efecto se consigue empleando un tiempo de exposición más prolongado y seguir la dirección del sujeto en movimiento con la cámara hasta completar la exposición. Mientras más largo el tiempo de exposición mayor será el efecto de movimiento.
Canon 1Ds Mark II
Canon EF 400 mm f/4.0 DO-IS USM
1/30s at f/22 - ISO 100
Luz ambiental
Gracing Zebras, Seronera region
Zebras Congregation copy.jpg
Going Home
Burchell's Zebras in their characteristic "single line" after drinking in one of the few
scarse water holes in Etosha National Park, Namibia.