We were returning to the resort after a morning safari in the Western Serengeti when we spotted two Cape Buffaloes cooling off in the shade of a tree by the side of the road. In all our earlier sightings, the Cape Buffaloes were at a good distance, making it challenging to get good images. However, this time, these two subjects were within the full frame reach of my 300mm f2.8 mounted with the 2x TC.
We stopped the Jeep and took a couple of images of the Buffaloes lazing under the shade of the tree. As soon as the Buffaloes realized that this Jeep wasn't going anywhere, they got up and walked a few paces away from the tree into the hot sun. Incidentally they also split up and stood at some distance apart in such a way that the two Buffaloes and the Jeep formed a perfect triangle.
From that distance, the Buffaloes stood their ground and kept a constant watch over the Jeep. Occassionally, they would look at each other and communicate non verbally as if to exchange notes on what this Jeep was upto. The standoff gave us the opportunity of getting frame filling portrait compositions of these massive boss of the African savanah. Earlier during the safari, we had seen a pair of Cape Buffaloes standing together in the same location, however, on closer observation we noticed they were a different set of Buffaloes.
7 comments:
They look fierce and massive. Wouldn't get in their way. Love the second image.
yep, massive's the right word to describe them.. great captures! :)
This buddies are not up to fun. Fine series of captures.
The horns of these creatures are really impressive. Great set of photographs, Thomas.
These animals like majestic & regal, ready to challenge & attack at the slightest provocation - even tigers & lions are scared of these powerful animals and their horns and tread with care.
Wonderfully captured by your lens.
While one of the same species, still their own individual character and markings that make each one unique...really wonderful huge creatures... Merry Chrstmas, if you celebrate, if not Happy days anyway;~)
AMAZing shots!
20 years ago I was in a van in Kenya that got stuck in the mud with a bunch of these guys around us... for hours! Finally someone rescued us. I flagged someone down with my very bright tie-dye shirt on a stick!
Anyway, your photos are really incredible.
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