Home»All Albums & Groups»Kenya — January, 2015»Samburu — Beisa Oryx

~ After wending our way up the old track beside the dry riverbed, we encountered a small herd of Beisa Oryx. What was noteworthy was their placid reaction to our arrival. There was no indication that they wanted to move away to a more secluded location. To our considerable surprise, several oryx walked closer to us, unlike typical behavior. It was thus possible to make fairly close range portraits, showing facial details and the texture of their immense horns. The experience was soul-enriching, in the sense that there was a purity about the encounter, without undue stress for them or for us. An especially lovely safari moment.