Back in 2014 I was privileged to partner with Wildlife Rescue - South Coast (WR-SC) as the photographer as part of a fund raising venture. WR-SC is an amazing group of dedicated volunteers located on the south coast of New South Wales (Australia) who rescue not only birds, but all species of injured Australian wildlife.

Many bird injuries result from collisions with wire fences and power lines though most result from vehicle strikes. Though unsure, WR-SC members suspect this bird flew into a wire fence whilst night hunting. This captive bird was in rehab when I was invited to photograph it. I found it perched in a shaft of bright sunlight in the rear of an otherwise deeply shaded area of a large enclosure. Though not all animals and birds survive, this Boobook was lucky - soon after I captured this image it had recovered sufficiently to be released back to the wild for a second chance at life.

Details:
Nikon D800 camera
Nikkor 200-400G VR lens

Camera Settings
ISO- 2,000
F-Stop- f/5.6
Shutter Speed- 1/250s

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Thanks Greg. I personally feel that B&W often adds intensity and drama to an image if suitable. In this case I felt that the snarling was dramatic and so B&W it is!! Again - thanks.

Thanks Earl....appreciated.

Thanks Dick. I was lucky to catch these guys when I visited Sabi Sands in South Africa. (2017)

Mike, Thanks for your comment. BTW I notice in the small print that you have a Spotmatic. I expect it is an Asahi Pentax.... I have one as well - still like new in its leather case. I bought it way back in 1967 when I was posted to Singapore with the Australian Army. It still works a treat.

Again thanks

A previous post showed a Hyena pup being cute. However, like most predatory animals, practicing hunting and killing skills need to start early in life. These little guys are 'playing' at this stage, however it won't be long before it all becomes very serious. Hit 'Download' and check out the faces.

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Thanks carlysue. They start practicing being wild and un-cute very early in life. When I get a moment, I'll post another image to show what I mean! (What this space)

Thank you kpmac.

Thanks S-C. Always appreciate your looking.

Thanks LW456.

Thanks Earl - appreciated.

We came across an enormous abandoned termite mound approximately the size of a small house. Apparently, over many years, the Hyenas had created a labyrinth of inter-connected tunnels and chambers within the mound. There were several lying around soaking up the sun when I was lucky to see this little one at ease snoozing in the warm winter sunlight.

Details:


Nikon D500 camera
Nikkor 500mmf/4E FL ED VR Lens
Nikon SB-900 Speedlight (fill flash)
Manfrotto monopod

f/5 @1/500s ISO 1,000

Processed: Nikon NX-D & PSE 14

5 Jun 2017



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As always carlysue, I appreciate your looking and comments.


Warren

Thanks Earl. I was extraordinarily lucky as this is the first (and only) BSK I've ever seen. And it performed beautifully for the camera in perfect light and at just the right distance for my lens.

Thanks Chief - appreciated. As an aside, I expect CPO is short for a navy Chief Petty Officer. If true, I hope addressing you as 'Chief' is not offensive, as our naval guys call CPO 'Chief' as a friendly term all the time. Though not Navy, I retired from the Australian Regular Army (ARA) after 42 years.