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Title
Coming And Going
Artist
Phyllis Kaltenbach
Medium
Pyrography - Photo
Description
On our short Safari in Africa, I managed to get some wonderful photos! I didn't quite need the full 300 lens for the zebras. Curiosity kept them fairly close. It looks like that path was quite worn. I love the ears on these two.
Zebras, horses and wild asses are all equids, long-lived animals that move quickly for their large size and have teeth built for grinding and cropping grass. Zebras have horselike bodies, but their manes are made of short, erect hair, their tails are tufted at the tip and their coats are striped. Photo by Phyllis Kaltenbach. The FAA water mark will not show on your finished product! **
Three species of zebra still occur in Africa, two of which are found in East Africa. The most numerous and widespread species in the east is Burchell's, also known as the common or plains zebra. The other is Grevy's zebra, named for Jules Grevy, a president of France in the 1880s who received one from Abyssinia as a gift, and now found mostly in northern Kenya. (The third species, Equus zebra, is the mountain zebra, found in southern and southwestern Africa.)
Physical Characteristics
The long-legged Grevy's zebra, the biggest of the wild equids, is taller and heavier than the Burchell's, with a massive head and large ears.
Zebras have shiny coats that dissipate over 70 percent of incoming heat, and some scientists believe the stripes help the animals withstand intense solar radiation. The black and white stripes are a form of camouflage called disruptive coloration that breaks up the outline of the body. Although the pattern is visible during daytime, at dawn or in the evening when their predators are most active, zebras look indistinct and may confuse predators by distorting true distance. The FAA watermark will not appear on any beautifully finished product that you may wish to buy.***
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July 19th, 2011
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Fort Dodge, IA - United States
Fantastic action capture of these beautiful zebras, Phyllis! Enjoy your description! LF
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank you, so very much, Kathy. I love Zebras and these were very close to being friendly. Smiles.Thank you for the LF.
Fort Dodge, IA - United States
Great capture, Phyllis! I love zebras and this is an amazing shot! So happy you were able to go on a safari to Africa! That's awesome! Africa safari is still on my bucket list! Smiles. LF
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank you, so very much, Kathy. Our Safari was 1 day, off of the Princess Cruise ship, Round the World. It was a great Safari!
Sparks,, Nv - United States
As they got closer closer, then when we first saw them, that is when, I caught this image. (sorry, I have a failing eye and sometime I find, I have written some pretty strange things.) But I am "hanging in there!" smiles!
La Spezia, SP - Italy
Beautiful
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank you, so very much, Paolo. I thought, "they are so pretty!" We waited until they were a bit closer, then they were when we first saw them. I am very proud of this one! Smiles!
Lake View Terrace, CA - United States
This is remarkable, I love it. The one seems to be keeping an eye on you while the other doesn't seem to care at all
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank you, very much, Shoal. I like the way you describe it. The animals were rather casual, for the most part.
Sydney, NS - Australia
Sensational capture Phyllis. Wonderful timing. L/F
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank you, Joe. Most appreciated! My camera's and I get along pretty well, ususally! smiles!
Middleboro, MA - United States
How cool to see them coming and going, aren't they beautiful! Nice Phyllis! l/f
St. Louis, MO - United States
Beautiful close up photograph of a pair of Zebras with great colors and perspective, Phyllis! F/L
East Berlin, PA - United States
Phyllis, great shot with a wonderful description and cute title. That must have been an amazing trip. f/l
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank you, very much, Cindy! Yes it was. We were on an "Around the World" cruise on the Old "Pacific Princess" and we had an "Over night (& one day) Safari" off the ship. I never thought I would ever get to Africa, but we made it! It was terrific! Smiles!
Mumbai, Ma - India
I am so happy that they aren't angry but I truly commented on their cute looks like of husband of wife! But I am more happy for that previous comment as that leaded me to the senses where I a heard a beautiful story that how should be those innocents must be treated! Trust me dear Phyllis I honestly love the beautiful souls like you! Blessings, and love on your way always! :))
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank you, very much, Tejsweena. Please stay and safe and as lovely as I believe you are.
Cape Town - South Africa
This is an amazing capture of these wonderful animals and the title is so apt!
Mumbai, Ma - India
Oh we are not angry, we are a very loving couple, it's just the wonderful capture we are posing for! That is how I am feeling so happy for this amazing click! Gorgeous, and magnificent capture! :)
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank you, so very much, Tejsweena. No, they aren't angry, as you noted. I almost had the feeling I could step out of Jeep and just walk up to them and pet them. Fortunately i know better then to do that with a wild animal, even though they seem tame, as well as friends to each other. I have always been around animals and I will never understand "Hate" and "Violence". I have no desire for either.
ATHENS, AT - Greece
Absolutely wonderful capture Phyllis! ❤ l/f
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank you, so very much, Chris! 'Tis one of my own favorites! Most appreciated!
Reno, NV - United States
Beautiful capture. L
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank you, so very much, Maria. I love it and the memories that go with it! One of my favorites!
Seattle, WA - United States
Beautiful zebras! The red earth and gray brush are a lovely contrast to their bold stripes! Great composition meeting on their path! flp
Sparks, , Nv - United States
Thank you, so very much, John for Featuring my Zebras, "Coming and Going," in your wonderful Group," Images that Excite You!" Most Appreciated!
Titusville, FL - United States
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank you, so very much, John for Featuring my Zebras, "Coming and Going," in your wonderful Group," Images that Excite You!" Most Appreciated!
Sparks, , Nv - United States
Thank you, very much Randy Rosenberger, for your FEATURE of "Coming and Going" (my Zebras) in your wonderful group "Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery".. It is most appreciated!
Iola, WI - United States
Congratulations! Your artwork recently submitted to our group WFS, has been chosen to be featured on our homepage with other members of our family of friends and fine artists. Thanks for sharing the beauty. It is a pleasure to promote beautiful works of art such as this, within our family of fine artists.
Reno, NV - United States
Re-visiting this beautiful capture Phyllis!..F/L
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Thank you , again Donna. Everytime someone comments on it I can vividly recall taking the image.😊
Rome, La - Italy
Very nice capture!
Phyllis Kaltenbach replied:
Alessandro, Thank you so very much! We were in a bumpy Jeep when I got this photo and am quite proud of it!
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