Wild Dog Fight
Madikwe Game Reserve, 8 May 2008, 08h12
Nikon D50, Sigma 50-500 @ 150mm, 1/640, F/6.3, ISO 640
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Going back to 2008 for this one. We were out on a cold winters morning when we found a large pack of Wild Dogs who just finished killing a young Kudu. Most of the action was over but with 16 dogs to the pack there was not really enough food to go around. Some of the younger dogs were running around with pieces of kudu leg and every now and then they would drop it, have quick ‘negotiation’ as to who it belongs to and carry on. All of this took place in front of a waterhole which was fantastic as it kept the dogs from running away from us. With one of Africa’s most endangered animals running side to side in front of our vehicle you cannot help but get caught up in wildlife photographic bliss. We got a lot of amazing shots that morning but to this day this is still one of my favorites.
Tomorrow is Thursday which means it’s guest blogger day on Photo-Africa. Make sure to check back as Paul Lindenberg shares images and stories about photographing elephants in the Chobe National Park in Botswana. Paul shares his experience of going up to Chobe to photograph ellies for research purposes but, as any photographer would, take the time to shoot some pics for himself as well. Great read so make sure to check back tomorrow as Paul goes ‘On Assignment’!
See ya on Friday! 
Gerry
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