Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/07/19

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Subject: [Leica] IMG: Pronghorn
From: wildlightphoto at earthlink.net (Doug Herr)
Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 21:35:51 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
 
The Pronghorn is often referred to as an antelope but its resemblance to old 
world antelopes is due to convergent evolution.  At one time there were 12 
species of Antilocaprids, but now this is the only surviving species in the 
family.

http://wildlightphoto.com/mammals/antilocapridae/prongh01.html
http://wildlightphoto.com/mammals/antilocapridae/prongh02.html

technical stuff: R8/DMR, 280mm f/4 APO with extender (probably 1.4x), 
shoulder stock.  All comments welcome.

Doug Herr
Birdman of Sacramento
http://www.wildlightphoto.com
Replies: Reply from jhnichols at lighttube.net (Jim Nichols) ([Leica] IMG: Pronghorn)
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Reply from ricc at embarqmail.com (Ric Carter) ([Leica] IMG: Pronghorn)