Zebra - Serengeti, Tanzania

Craig Goldsmith, about 1 year ago

Great shot, what was he looking at so intently ?

Jonathan van Beek, about 1 year ago

Very striking shot- well done Jon.

Kim Roper, about 1 year ago

This I love – the bold black and white stripes against the soft colour of the grasses, a very striking image, lovely DoF as well – well done :-)

Jo O'Brien, about 1 year ago

When you see such a striking image such as this, it’s hard to believe they have stripes to help them camouflague!

dawesy, about 1 year ago

Apparently, the stripes aren’t so much for camouflage but confusion. When a group of Zebra run together, the predators can’t focus on a single animal very well to bring it down. Having seen them running in a group I can believe it, but I’m not sure what the current informed opinion of the scientists and whatnot is!

Thanks all for the comments!

Christophe Testi, 9 months ago

Superb shot!

berndt2, 9 months ago

The contrast and composition are just right in this shot – really well done! I also like how the zebra’s legs and underside ‘transition’ into the wheat-coloured grass

Craig Goldsmith, 8 months ago

I saw this printed, and is looks amazing! Great stuff!

Georgie Johnson, 3 months ago

Hi Jon
I love this photo – you have captured the animal so beautifully. Great composition. It looks ready to run – well certainly alert at least to whatever made it prick it’s ears up like that.. You have inspired me to upload my favourite zebra photo from the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania.

HelenBanham, 2 months ago

This is a great shot! The composition is really great. I love the contrast between the bw zebra and the grass! Great image!