Rhino!

Posted by Craig (Vacaville, California, United States) on 15 November 2008 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.

This will be the start of a short series of the trip Barb and I took to Safari West!

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Comments (13)

Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada

Can you imagine that little guy getting a little angry? Scary.

15 Nov 2008 6:19am

Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal

He looks tired. Beautiful and majestic animal.

15 Nov 2008 9:20am

Betty from New Jersey, United States

The power in that body!

15 Nov 2008 10:09am

Catalin from Bucharest, Romania

he's cute now, but wait to get up... nice shot

15 Nov 2008 11:17am

Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia

Wonderful light on this animal's tough hide!

15 Nov 2008 11:26am

MaryP from Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

Would'nt like to have him stand on my toe. What big feller he is.

15 Nov 2008 12:30pm

MJ from Delaware, United States

Great shot... They are just so big... and powerful. Saw them in Africa... huge

15 Nov 2008 1:27pm

MontereyJohn from Salinas, California, United States

A face only a mother could love :) Nice image,you didn't let the high contrast situation beat you. I'll be having some things to say about that in the next couple of days.

15 Nov 2008 2:16pm

@MontereyJohn: The lighting was difficult at best. But, I did the best I could with what I had! :0)

Denis from A giant black hole filled with lights, Tokelau

It seems complicated to find a position, even to sleep !

15 Nov 2008 2:22pm

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

So large and beautiful, tell me he's resting and not hurting...stunning photo Craig ;)

15 Nov 2008 3:33pm

@Lorraine: Yes, he is just resting in the shade. Thanks for your comments Lorraine!

Gary from Cochise County, United States

That is alot of animal. You really get a feel for the power of this one.

15 Nov 2008 4:25pm

willow from Chelsea, United States

Good thing you had a lllooonnnggg lens. His ears are laid back as if to say "back off".

15 Nov 2008 11:07pm

Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom

No need for a 'Do Not Disturb' sign here ! Wow, that is some powerful creature.

16 Nov 2008 9:09am

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