Wildlife Photo Competition 2 2012 : Entry Number 116

This is great! What a refreshing, bold, artistic approach to this theme. The square format perfectly frames the circle created by this zebra’s tail and enhances the overall very graphic appeal of this photograph. Nice warm African light and the slow shutter speed add life and movement. Well seen, well taken, well done and the deserved winner of this competition.

Wow, talk about total beginner's luck! I am so very thrilled! In April, 2012, I had just gotten my first DSLR, a Sony a77 and went practicing at the NC Zoo for my upcoming African safari vacation. Settings: 400mm, at 1/500th, f 5.6 . I cropped the shot down to show this zebra's "Circle Tail". I am amazed at the quality of work here and love to browse daily. I'm retired and love to shoot wildlife on my farm in the suburbs of Raleigh, NC, USA and anywhere else. Melissa Theil