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RudiVanDenHeever — Close Quarters by-nc-nd

Published: 2014-08-20 17:55:02 +0000 UTC; Views: 8710; Favourites: 589; Downloads: 0
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Description Being close to the most aggressive and most dangerous member of the big five family is an experience on its own... Getting even closer with a long lens almost takes you on a journey into the soul of the majestic african buffalo!

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Comments: 73

lucytherescuedcat [2015-11-30 21:01:40 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful!  

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stahlberg [2014-10-30 10:46:45 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic detailed close up....amazing!

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Anoya [2014-09-07 06:34:39 +0000 UTC]

I've featured your deviation here in this article: APN Daily Deviations - August 2014 !

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RudiVanDenHeever In reply to Anoya [2014-09-07 17:05:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks milady!!

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Anoya In reply to RudiVanDenHeever [2014-09-14 14:29:26 +0000 UTC]

Always welcome, sir!

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augenweide [2014-08-31 07:33:51 +0000 UTC]

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Rus-ka [2014-08-29 00:20:40 +0000 UTC]

Nice shot.

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OcioProduction [2014-08-28 11:45:32 +0000 UTC]

Almost human eye, incredible definition and perfect light! This is a GREAT shot! WOAH

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SKM-art [2014-08-28 06:38:30 +0000 UTC]

Amazing!

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CheezayBallz [2014-08-28 05:44:03 +0000 UTC]

holy cow
That is freaking impressive

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Burning-Red-Sky [2014-08-27 23:44:21 +0000 UTC]

i honestly thought it was a human eye, seeing the miniature.. damn.

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brushPuppie [2014-08-27 22:28:46 +0000 UTC]

wow. you can almost feel it.

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bribesdemoi [2014-08-27 20:03:51 +0000 UTC]

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RudiVanDenHeever In reply to bribesdemoi [2014-08-27 20:25:11 +0000 UTC]

 

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WillemSvdMerwe [2014-08-27 19:23:07 +0000 UTC]

Hi there - congrats so much on getting the DD for this!

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RudiVanDenHeever In reply to WillemSvdMerwe [2014-08-27 19:51:50 +0000 UTC]

Dankie Willem!

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RenaisAngel [2014-08-27 18:53:25 +0000 UTC]

what is really cool to me about this piece is it almost looks abstract or surreal

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RudiVanDenHeever In reply to RenaisAngel [2014-08-27 19:06:07 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Angela! At least somebody is getting that!!

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RenaisAngel In reply to RudiVanDenHeever [2014-08-28 00:16:42 +0000 UTC]

I really am! wonderful piece!

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AgonizingSwordfish [2014-08-27 17:49:38 +0000 UTC]

Congrats on the DD!

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RudiVanDenHeever In reply to AgonizingSwordfish [2014-08-27 18:02:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks man!

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AgonizingSwordfish In reply to RudiVanDenHeever [2014-08-28 00:50:53 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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bobricknelson [2014-08-27 15:54:37 +0000 UTC]

Wow amazing!! 

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RudiVanDenHeever In reply to bobricknelson [2014-08-27 18:01:11 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Bob!

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bobricknelson In reply to RudiVanDenHeever [2014-08-27 21:26:25 +0000 UTC]

you are welcome!!!! I think this is such a beautiful creature I like how you have captured this moment.

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Cityneon [2014-08-27 15:18:11 +0000 UTC]

amazing photography !

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RudiVanDenHeever In reply to Cityneon [2014-08-27 18:01:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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TheGalleryOfEve [2014-08-27 13:16:46 +0000 UTC]

Congratulations on your well-deserved DD!!!

I’m very happy for you!!!

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RudiVanDenHeever In reply to TheGalleryOfEve [2014-08-27 18:00:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot Eve!

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TheGalleryOfEve In reply to RudiVanDenHeever [2014-09-01 13:23:02 +0000 UTC]

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RudiVanDenHeever In reply to TheGalleryOfEve [2014-09-04 19:48:35 +0000 UTC]

He-he!! Thanks Eve! 

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TheGalleryOfEve In reply to RudiVanDenHeever [2014-09-04 19:58:03 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure dear Rudi!!!

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watchmanspain [2014-08-27 13:10:47 +0000 UTC]

Astounding image with beautiful grey tones. I totally love it.

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RudiVanDenHeever In reply to watchmanspain [2014-08-27 18:00:21 +0000 UTC]

Appreciate the feedback Antonio!

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watchmanspain In reply to RudiVanDenHeever [2014-09-20 11:34:43 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure. That's a very nice use of grays.

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Dragondud [2014-08-27 12:28:31 +0000 UTC]

Oh my god, this is wonderful!

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RudiVanDenHeever In reply to Dragondud [2014-08-27 17:59:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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ShittyChickenBang [2014-08-27 11:59:46 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful work!

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RudiVanDenHeever In reply to ShittyChickenBang [2014-08-27 17:59:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Anna!

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NachoMon [2014-08-27 11:28:32 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! The face has a real expression gesture

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RudiVanDenHeever In reply to NachoMon [2014-08-27 17:58:53 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Nacho!

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MorkelErasmus [2014-08-27 10:59:20 +0000 UTC]

This photo is really raking in the awards for you. Better delete it everywhere now and enter it into BBC next year LinRuPhotography

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RudiVanDenHeever In reply to MorkelErasmus [2014-08-27 17:58:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks bud!! You know those guys at BBC are fuzzy!

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MorkelErasmus In reply to RudiVanDenHeever [2014-09-29 09:37:21 +0000 UTC]

VERY fuzzy haha

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ThatAnnoyingRabbit [2014-08-27 08:16:15 +0000 UTC]

Congrats on the well deserved DD! I'm so happy for you!   

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RudiVanDenHeever In reply to ThatAnnoyingRabbit [2014-08-27 09:20:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Cassie!!!

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ThatAnnoyingRabbit In reply to RudiVanDenHeever [2014-08-27 09:35:48 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!   

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existencia5 [2014-08-26 13:57:30 +0000 UTC]

muy bien !!!!

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RudiVanDenHeever In reply to existencia5 [2014-08-27 17:57:53 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Mariya!

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RezzanATAKOL [2014-08-25 21:37:46 +0000 UTC]

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