About This PhotoThe Story Behind
I took this shot during my trip to Narok County, Kenya. It was a beautiful day, and I was fortunate enough to come across this topi antelope. They're one of the fastest animals in the savanna, but this one seemed quite content just grazing at a leisurely pace. The landscape here is vast and open, perfect for these animals to roam freely. My Canon EOS 7D with an EF100-400mm lens helped me capture this moment from a distance without disturbing the animal. Topis are quite fascinating — their reddish-brown coats and striking horns make them stand out in the grasslands. Narok County is part of the Maasai Mara region, known for its rich wildlife and annual wildebeest migration. It's a photographer's dream location since there are so many unique opportunities to see and capture the natural world up close.
EXIF Details
Photographed in Narok County, Kenya in April 2013 with a Canon Canon EOS 7D and a EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM at 456 mm, f/5.6, 1/400, ISO 100.
- Camera
- Canon Canon EOS 7D
- Lens
- EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
- Camera Mode
- Aperture Priority
- Shutter Speed
- 1/400
- Aperture
- f/5.6
- ISO Speed
- 100
- Focal Length
- 456 mm
- Time of Shot
- 23 Oct 2012






