Nature Drama in the desert. (Warning: Lots of pictures!)

Drama in the desert. (Warning: Lots of pictures!) · **5 Likes**

I thought this rather long winded photo story illustrates the hardships of nature quite well.

One early morning in Etosha we encountered some hyenas that had killed a springbok. The following hour was quite eventful. (Also notice the curious onlooker in the background of the first four pictures

)

The hyenas with their kill.

Chasing away some jackals...

...to no avail.

Deciding to move the food...

...but the jackals tag along.

Some of them enjoy the spoils...

...while others still aim for the main course.

Annoying critters, they are!

One of the hyenas discovers an intruder.

The other decide to grab the food and run.

Too late!

...but the jackals won't give up!

Never give up.

Annoying critters, they are!

MY food!

Impatiently waiting.

Tucking in.

Finished half an hour later.

...leaving the scraps for the jackals, now bothered by the pied crows

We were the first to get to this spot. The people arraving half an hour later never saw the hyenas and most probably thought that the lion was the killer in this drama.
It pays to get up early!

Thanks for looking!

slowpez · 03-04-2014, 08:42 AM

Great series of shots and thanks for taking us along. Fascinating action. Love the giraffe image.

pearcemi · 03-04-2014, 09:53 AM

Originally posted by savoche

I thought this rather long winded photo story illustrates the hardships of nature quite well.

One early morning in Etosha we encountered some hyenas that had killed a springbok. The following hour was quite eventful. (Also notice the curious onlooker in the background of the first four pictures

)

The hyenas with their kill.

Chasing away some jackals...

...to no avail.

Deciding to move the food...

...but the jackals tag along.

Some of them enjoy the spoils...

...while others still aim for the main course.

Annoying critters, they are!

One of the hyenas discovers an intruder.

The other decide to grab the food and run.

Too late!

...but the jackals won't give up!

Never give up.

Annoying critters, they are!

MY food!

Impatiently waiting.

Tucking in.

Finished half an hour later.

...leaving the scraps for the jackals, now bothered by the pied crows

We were the first to get to this spot. The people arraving half an hour later never saw the hyenas and most probably thought that the lion was the killer in this drama.
It pays to get up early!

Thanks for looking!

Wow- what an incredible scene to witness. Nicely captured.

**savoche** · 03-04-2014, 11:07 AM

Originally posted by slowpez

Great series of shots and thanks for taking us along. Fascinating action. Love the giraffe image.

Originally posted by pearcemi

Wow- what an incredible scene to witness. Nicely captured.

Thank you and thank you

Always fun to share pictures from my big passion!

**Kerrowdown** · 03-04-2014, 11:51 AM

Originally posted by First Poster

Drama in the desert

Just when you thought of settling down to dinner, the big boys come in and take it away, that's true real laws of the jungle.

**savoche** · 03-04-2014, 12:40 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Just when you thought of settling down to dinner, the big boys come in and take it away, that's true real laws of the jungle.

I think this, technically speaking, is savanna, even if it's rather dry. But yeah, the rules are the same.

**savoche** · 03-04-2014, 02:53 PM - **1 Like**

Adding a black and white conversion of His Majesty.

**Canada_Rockies** · 03-04-2014, 04:56 PM

That converted very nicely to black and white.

**jbinpg** · 03-04-2014, 05:16 PM

Wonderful series. Worthy of Oasis HD. The giraffe sunset is captivating. Animals enjoy a good sunset as well.

Jack

**monochrome** · 03-04-2014, 05:56 PM

Late to the party - this post has made my evening. Thanks for showing us.

**savoche** · 03-05-2014, 05:27 AM

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

That converted very nicely to black and white.

Yes, I find that the Silver Efex presets do a really nice job with most pictures with minor adjustments (as long as there is sufficient contrast to begin with, of course).

Originally posted by jbinpg

Wonderful series. Worthy of Oasis HD. The giraffe sunset is captivating. Animals enjoy a good sunset as well.

Originally posted by monochrome

Late to the party - this post has made my evening. Thanks for showing us.

Wow, thanks for the kind words! I would never have had the patience to make a film, though! Stills are plenty challenging for me

Pentigor · 03-05-2014, 12:20 PM

Captivating series, and beautiful pictures on their own!

Rite · 03-05-2014, 12:39 PM

Originally posted by savoche

I thought this rather long winded photo story illustrates the hardships of nature quite well.

One early morning in Etosha we encountered some hyenas that had killed a springbok. The following hour was quite eventful. (Also notice the curious onlooker in the background of the first four pictures

)

Fantastic, and a mini-documentary sure to cause extreme envy in the halls of National Geographic ;>)

WHAT LENS?

Rite ..

Rooihennie · 03-05-2014, 01:56 PM

Wow! Fantastic photo essay. It illustrates the eternal feud between Lion and Hyena, while it shows typical Jackal behaviour - arguably the most persistent and fearless scavengers in the African wild.

**savoche** · 03-05-2014, 02:57 PM

Originally posted by Pentigor

Captivating series, and beautiful pictures on their own!

Thank you

Originally posted by Rite

Fantastic, and a mini-documentary sure to cause extreme envy in the halls of National Geographic ;>)

WHAT LENS?

Thanks, but I don't expect NatGeo to call anytime soon

All pictures were taken with the humble SMC DA 55-300. I sometimes think about a DA*300, or something longer, but my trusty 55-300 keeps giving results I'm happy with.

Originally posted by Rooihennie

Wow! Fantastic photo essay. It illustrates the eternal feud between Lion and Hyena, while it shows typical Jackal behaviour - arguably the most persistent and fearless scavengers in the African wild.

Baie dankie! Yes, those jackals never stop till they get what they're after.

Rite · 03-06-2014, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by savoche

Thank you

Thanks, but I don't expect NatGeo to call anytime soon

All pictures were taken with the humble SMC DA 55-300. I sometimes think about a DA*300, or something longer, but my trusty 55-300 keeps giving results I'm happy with.

--------------------------------------------------------

I'll dust off my copy of the same lens this week. As we all know, its not the quality of the camera or the lens, but the depth of the eye looking through them

Thanks again!

Rite ..

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03-04-2014, 08:42 AM	#16
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	Great series of shots and thanks for taking us along. Fascinating action. Love the giraffe image.

03-04-2014, 09:53 AM	#17
pearcemi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY Photos: Albums Posts: 147	Originally posted by savoche I thought this rather long winded photo story illustrates the hardships of nature quite well. One early morning in Etosha we encountered some hyenas that had killed a springbok. The following hour was quite eventful. (Also notice the curious onlooker in the background of the first four pictures ) The hyenas with their kill. Chasing away some jackals... ...to no avail. Deciding to move the food... ...but the jackals tag along. Some of them enjoy the spoils... ...while others still aim for the main course. Annoying critters, they are! One of the hyenas discovers an intruder. The other decide to grab the food and run. Too late! ...but the jackals won't give up! Never give up. Annoying critters, they are! MY food! Impatiently waiting. Tucking in. Finished half an hour later. ...leaving the scraps for the jackals, now bothered by the pied crows We were the first to get to this spot. The people arraving half an hour later never saw the hyenas and most probably thought that the lion was the killer in this drama. It pays to get up early! Thanks for looking! Wow- what an incredible scene to witness. Nicely captured.

03-04-2014, 11:07 AM	#18
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311 Original Poster	Originally posted by slowpez Great series of shots and thanks for taking us along. Fascinating action. Love the giraffe image. Originally posted by pearcemi Wow- what an incredible scene to witness. Nicely captured. Thank you and thank you Always fun to share pictures from my big passion!

03-04-2014, 11:51 AM	#19
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by First Poster Drama in the desert Just when you thought of settling down to dinner, the big boys come in and take it away, that's true real laws of the jungle.

03-04-2014, 12:40 PM	#20
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Just when you thought of settling down to dinner, the big boys come in and take it away, that's true real laws of the jungle. I think this, technically speaking, is savanna, even if it's rather dry. But yeah, the rules are the same.

03-04-2014, 02:53 PM - 1 Like	#21
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311 Original Poster	Adding a black and white conversion of His Majesty.

03-04-2014, 04:56 PM	#22
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	That converted very nicely to black and white.

03-04-2014, 05:16 PM	#23
jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	Wonderful series. Worthy of Oasis HD. The giraffe sunset is captivating. Animals enjoy a good sunset as well. Jack

03-04-2014, 05:56 PM	#24
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Late to the party - this post has made my evening. Thanks for showing us.

03-05-2014, 05:27 AM	#25
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311 Original Poster	Originally posted by Canada_Rockies That converted very nicely to black and white. Yes, I find that the Silver Efex presets do a really nice job with most pictures with minor adjustments (as long as there is sufficient contrast to begin with, of course). Originally posted by jbinpg Wonderful series. Worthy of Oasis HD. The giraffe sunset is captivating. Animals enjoy a good sunset as well. Originally posted by monochrome Late to the party - this post has made my evening. Thanks for showing us. Wow, thanks for the kind words! I would never have had the patience to make a film, though! Stills are plenty challenging for me

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Pentigor Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 305	Captivating series, and beautiful pictures on their own!

03-05-2014, 12:39 PM	#27
Rite Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 337	Originally posted by savoche I thought this rather long winded photo story illustrates the hardships of nature quite well. One early morning in Etosha we encountered some hyenas that had killed a springbok. The following hour was quite eventful. (Also notice the curious onlooker in the background of the first four pictures ) Fantastic, and a mini-documentary sure to cause extreme envy in the halls of National Geographic ;>) WHAT LENS? Rite ..

03-05-2014, 01:56 PM	#28
Rooihennie Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Bangalore, India Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26	Wow! Fantastic photo essay. It illustrates the eternal feud between Lion and Hyena, while it shows typical Jackal behaviour - arguably the most persistent and fearless scavengers in the African wild.

03-05-2014, 02:57 PM	#29
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311 Original Poster	Originally posted by Pentigor Captivating series, and beautiful pictures on their own! Thank you Originally posted by Rite Fantastic, and a mini-documentary sure to cause extreme envy in the halls of National Geographic ;>) WHAT LENS? Thanks, but I don't expect NatGeo to call anytime soon All pictures were taken with the humble SMC DA 55-300. I sometimes think about a DA*300, or something longer, but my trusty 55-300 keeps giving results I'm happy with. Originally posted by Rooihennie Wow! Fantastic photo essay. It illustrates the eternal feud between Lion and Hyena, while it shows typical Jackal behaviour - arguably the most persistent and fearless scavengers in the African wild. Baie dankie! Yes, those jackals never stop till they get what they're after.

03-06-2014, 02:01 PM	#30
Rite Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 337	Originally posted by savoche Thank you Thanks, but I don't expect NatGeo to call anytime soon All pictures were taken with the humble SMC DA 55-300. I sometimes think about a DA*300, or something longer, but my trusty 55-300 keeps giving results I'm happy with. -------------------------------------------------------- I'll dust off my copy of the same lens this week. As we all know, its not the quality of the camera or the lens, but the depth of the eye looking through them Thanks again! Rite ..