Thrice Bitten

@Photosanity: Can you imagine that being my first ever wild herd of Zebras? I didn't know what to expect in the days to come after seeing that my first hour on safari.

@Bill Brown: Thanks Bill. Imagine seeing that for your first hour in Kenya bush - and wondering: what is this week going to be like?

@Images by KC Photography: Most folks miss the wound the first time. The second time, they don't like the image for the carnage it is. If I keep them for a third look - they realize how unusual this is to see a surviving Zebra with these types of wounds. Thanks for taking the time for another look.

@Eleftheria: You'd never see this in a zoo. And the photo seems to read differently if you look at it long enough. Thanks for the kind words.

@Sarito: Yes, he's a survivor. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right?

@apple8: We are all so fragile - yet also so resilent. Nothing says this better than watching the food chain in a natural habitat. The Up Close and Personal was compliments of a 300mm lens!

@apple8: Yep. As they say, you don't have to be faster than the cheetah: just faster than the "other fella". I was just surprised, that even after his wounds, he was on the edge of the pack of zebras, and I could isolate him with a shallow DOF - and photograph his profile.

@Sarah: Thanks Sarah - glad you're following my blog. Love you work.

@Veronelle: He's a survivor - like us all. I know it's not corporate "art" as it is a picture of carnage - but I like it, glad you do to.

@Ajay: Thanks for the kind words on the composition. I struggled for where I should crop it: as I needed to do some cropping since I didn't have the reach on my glass to capture it with the needed tighter crop. Thanks for watching my blog - means a lot to me.

@S A B E R: I am glad you like my photos - I see great things in your work, and I do hope to learn from you. Let's just follow each other's blog, and please tell me your constructive thoughts: good and bad (especially the bad: that's how I learn from others).

@Vachel: It was the most significant injury I saw on a Zebra for twelve days in Kenya. Didn't know what to expect - and this set a high bar the first hour in the bush. Thank you for your kind words on the photo.

@bluechameleon: Yes, it tells a true story. One of my better pics from Africa: as there is obviously a backstory to the Zebra in question. I would have preferred to see a racing cheetah in midair catching him: but you can almost visualize this from the carnage left behind. Thanks for following my blog - I love your work.

@Mandy: It draws me in as well - why I like sharing it on this blog. Some folks don't care for the carnage, but for me - it's very unique (not found in captivity, for sure). Glad you're watching my blog - I am following yours as well.

@EYES WIDE SHUT: Thanks for the kind words on the shot, and stopping by to look. I bet he survives - he obviously had someone wake him up about predators early in his life!

@B. Thomas: Yes, it's sad he's hurt: let's hope he recovers quickly. With that said, the injury makes the shot: without it, you could believe it's at a wild animal park in the states.

@DenisSm: You can tell it's a wild one, can't you? Thanks for your comments on this blog: it helps me guide what I post each day.

@Full Sprint: Zebras make great photos, don't they? I find some of the texture in the mane to be especially photogenic. My favorite black and white photos have Zebras in them. Yes, I believe she's a survivor. Thanks for the kind words on the photo.

@Marie LC: Merci. I love the Graves Zebra for their markings much more than the common Zebra. I had one short moment where there were Graves and Common Zebras graising together: and didn't get a compelling shot: but it was a unique moment for me. Nice eye catching the species type.

@mohammad.jenab: thank you Mohammad for your comment, and for visiting my blog!

@Sussi: Thank you so much for your kind comments - it was a fabulous trip that I gave my wife for her fortieth birthday. A real logistics nightmare to get there: as had three babies at home, we flew friends in from Argentina to care for them while we were away for two weeks. We had our own private tour of Kenya: since all the folks that booked the holiday stayed at home (it was two weeks after the contested election).

@Susan: We were quite lucky to be able to go when we did. Not sure I would try now, my spare cash is less this year than last year. I am discovering my backyard, instead! Yes, it was a thrilling start of the trip. Didn't see as much blood again until about nine days later, when I found a leopard cub in the bush enjoying a warthog for dinner. Perhaps I'll post one of those photos: the light was bad, and there was some distracting bruch in the way (and I wasn't getting out of the jeep to hold back the blocking limbs)!

@Ron: Thanks Ron - yes, I believe he'll make it. He's had one heck of a scare! Thanks for stopping by, and typing in your comment. Bill

@Barmak: Thank you Barmak. Really appreciate you looking at my photos and writing a comment. Bill

@Barbara: I think I appreciate images on AM3 that make me stop, think, and later come back to share thoughts. I know it took an effort to come back Barbara - and I truly appreciate it. I look forward to seeing your image in less than an hour for the next posting. Bill

@xavier cardell: Gracias Xavier. You live in such a beautiful part of the world. Someday I hope to visit Barcelona. I look forward to your images now each day. Bill

@Hoai Bao - Journal of Photography: Hoai Bso - thanks for the kind words on the photo. And yes, I imagine the Zebra felt those bites. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right?

@Magda: Yes, but he lived! And what a great journey it was. I saw so much, and learned about cultures I barely knew existed.