Mammals of Lake Nakuru National Park
Thompson Gazelle Portrait

Gazelles are very often overlooked by tourists and photographers, who are after the more “glamorous” species such as lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, etc… I set off one morning with the intension of taking pictures of these less glamorous species. Gazelles are quite wary as they fall prey to a whole list of predators. Getting close enough to one proved more difficult than expected.

Nikon D700, Sigma 150-500mm OS at 500mm, F6.3, 1/5000s, ISO 3200, handheld.

Date: 02/07/2012

Location: Lake Nakuru National Park

Photographer: Arnaud Germain

Thompson Gazelle Portrait

Gazelles are very often overlooked by tourists and photographers, who are after the more “glamorous” species such as lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, etc… I set off one morning with the intension of taking pictures of these less glamorous species. Gazelles are quite wary as they fall prey to a whole list of predators. Getting close enough to one proved more difficult than expected.

Nikon D700, Sigma 150-500mm OS at 500mm, F6.3, 1/5000s, ISO 3200, handheld.

Date: 02/07/2012

Location: Lake Nakuru National Park

Photographer: Arnaud Germain