Show us your rhino photos!

[samapi]

There are very very cool photos here so I will try to do my best to update this thread with some interesting pictures of this sadly endangeredwild animal. I'm not very optimistic about the future of this impressive mammal

 

White Rhino, Hluhluwe-Umfolozi NP, South Africa

Will we still see rhinos with such long horns in the near future ??

White Rhino, Swaziland

Black Rhino, Etosha NP, Namibia

[Safaridude]

Northern white rhino, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya - Nov 2013

 

 

Northern white rhino and guardian, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya - Nov 2013

 

 

Black rhino, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Kenya - Nov 2013

[Kitsafari]

@@Safaridude that's a great first shot of the rhino. its leathery textured grey armour is so detailed it brings out the beauty of its skin.

[penolva]

Black rhino's Etosha NP Namibia

 

 

White rhino's Mokala NP South Africa

 

[Tom Kellie]

White Rhino, Hluhluwe-Umfolozi NP, South Africa

Will we still see rhinos with such long horns in the near future ??

 

~ @@samapi

 

WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That horn is ASTONISHING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thee are rhinos with such long horns?

Thank you for sharing that image on Safaritalk.

Tom K.

[samapi]

WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That horn is ASTONISHING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thee are rhinos with such long horns?

Thank you for sharing that image on Safaritalk.

Tom K.

There was for sure rhinos with such long horns in the past... Still being the case nowadays is a question...

 

I like very much the red white rhinos from @@penolva !

[Jonathan Morris]

Kruger National Park South Africa

[Peter Muigai.]

Always good to see this amazing creatures.

[Tom Kellie]

Always good to see this amazing creatures.

 

~ @@Peter Muigai.

 

WOW!

Four at once!

Great scene, very well composed.

It's so nice of you to share this image on Safaritalk.

It shows how Nairobi National Park offers prime rhino sightings!

IF...you're the guide!

Tom K.

[Peter Muigai.]

@ Tom Kellie

 

Thank you!

 

Nairobi National Park is of sure the park to interact with the Rhino's, be it white or black.

 

While on your safari in Kenya, make a stop at Emakoko Lodge, either while starting or ending your Safari I will be here to ensure the Rhino is among the animals on the checked list.

 

Tom knows more.

 

Peter Muigai.

[Tom Kellie]

@ Tom Kellie

 

Thank you!

 

Nairobi National Park is of sure the park to interact with the Rhino's, be it white or black.

 

While on your safari in Kenya, make a stop at Emakoko Lodge, either while starting or ending your Safari I will be here to ensure the Rhino is among the animals on the checked list.

 

Tom knows more.

 

Peter Muigai.

 

~ @@Peter Muigai.

 

Thank you so much!

All Safaritalk members passing through Nairobi en route to various safari destinations in Kenya would enjoy a stay at the Emakoko, as I have on two occasions.

The hospitality in a tranquil setting is top-notch, as is Peter's guiding.

What Peter has written about Rhino sightings in Nairobi National Park is true. Peter has brought me to excellent sighting points to observe multiple rhinos.

Safaritalk is fortunate to have an acyive Kenyan guide/photographer like Peter, regularly sharing wildlife images.

Peter, I'm already thinking about how and when I might next return to the Emakoko.

Tom K.

[theplainswanderer]

wow - what a superb specimen - thanks for sharing

 

cheers

 

David Taylor

[Tom Kellie]

Big Boy in Sabi Sands, South Africa

Photographed at 5:59 pm on 23 January, 2016 in Sabi Sands, South Africa, using an EOS 1D X camera and an EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II super-telephoto lens.

ISO 400, 1/640 sec., f/2.8, 400mm focal length, handheld Manual exposure.

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There were a series of rhino sightings throughout my stay, comprising several different rhinos. This particular rhino is Big Boy, an appropriate name for his massive bulk, and powerful physique.

The rhinos tend to surprise by emerging from thickets when seeking other species. He walked close enough that we heard his eating against the backdrop of insect and bird sounds.

[PT123]

Meru rhino sanctuary January 2016

 

 

 

 

[Tom Kellie]

~ @@PT123

 

Terrific Meru Rhino images !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Many, many thanks for posting these in this forum.

I especially enjoy seeing the lush vegetation and wildflowers.

That shows how the rains have reinvigorated the area.

Tom K.

[PT123]

Asante sana @@Tom Kellie

 

Meru was very lush and green with dense vegetation that was good for the animals but admittedly made spotting a bit more difficult. The flowers were in bloom in some places and I enjoyed seeing the baobab trees with full green canopies.

[Peter Muigai.]

Date:13/02/2016

Location: Nairobi National park

Camera: Nikon D3200

Lens: 80-400mm MF

 

All I can say is....let's conserve them for posterity.

[Peter Muigai.]

Date:13/02/2016

Location: Nairobi National park

Camera: Nikon D3200

Lens: 80-400mm MF

 

All I can say is....let's conserve them for posterity.

[Tom Kellie]

~ @@Peter Muigai.

 

Yes!

They deserve full protection.

Your lovely image somehow brings out and emphasizes their nobility.

The rhino in the rear has an enormous horn!

Thank you for posting these and for expressing your feelings.

Tom K.

[Tom Kellie]

Nairobi National Park Trio

Taken on 31 January, 2016 at 4:56 pm in Nairobi National Park, Kenya, using an EOS 1D X camera with an EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II super-telephoto lens

ISO 400, f/2.8, 1/5000 sec., 400mm handheld Manual exposure while on a game drive from Porini’s Nairobi Tented Camp

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~ Upon arrival in Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport I was met and driven into Nairobi National Park to the Nairobi Tented Camp. The one-night stay was in conjunction with a one-week stay at Porini Lion in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy.

After freshening up in the lovely tent under tall trees, I was guided by Andrew Saruni on a multi-hour game drive. His high expertise resulted in numerous outstanding sightings, including this white rhinoceros trio with Nairobi's skyline behind them.

[Tom Kellie]

Up Close and Personal

Taken on 4 October, 2015 at 9:57 am in Sabi Sands, South Africa, using an EOS 1D X camera with an EF 400mm f/5.6L super-telephoto lens

ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/500 sec., 400mm handheld Manual exposure while on a game drive from Leopard Hills

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~ The size of a white rhino's mouth never impressed me until first meeting one at close range. As this image shows, the wide mouth is broad, with a flared opening at the lips.

This particular rhino walked over to the safari vehicle from the shady spot where we'd first seen it, facilitating this image. I'm very partial to rhinos, enjoying each sighting as though it were the first.

[PT123]

Agree 100%!!

 

 

"I'm very partial to rhinos, enjoying each sighting as though it were the first."

[Tom Kellie]

Like No Other

Taken on 4 October, 2015 at 9:58 am in Sabi Sands, South Africa, using an EOS 1D X camera with an EF 400mm f/5.6L super-telephoto lens

ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/500 sec., 400mm handheld Manual exposure while on a game drive from Leopard Hills

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~ It's certainly true that being on safari in Africa one continuously feels privileged to have close sightings of what are fairly rare animals. Yet white or black rhino sightings in the wild have a thrill like no other.

Their magnificent bulk, improbable form, and striking presence shakes up my complacency with every sighting. When this white rhino was next to me, I couldn't stop grinning, feeling richly blessed.

[Peter Muigai.]

Nairobian.

Always amazing to shoot rhinos with the city background.

 

@@Tom Kellie and @@amybatt

 

This will be on the list of shots to take if we get a good chance during the reunion, ooh and plus the elusive Zorilla....lol

[Peter Muigai.]

@@Tom Kellie and @@amybatt