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07-DEC-2013

Obstreperous

I don't normally use that word, but it's a good way to describe this very unhappy camel, who didn't want to kneel down and was literally kicking up dust and loudly making quite a fuss. Seconds before this image was shot, the handler was really having a battle of wills with the camel. The whole scene gave me a new sense of respect for these camel handlers.

Sony DSC-RX100M2
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Date/Time07-Dec-2013 09:37:46
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Focal Length37.1 mm
Exposure Time1/400 sec
Aperturef/8
ISO Equivalent100
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Mairéad08-Dec-2013 15:54
They have a reputation for being 'difficult' - perhaps they are just strong-willed.
Good documentary photo. V
Jim Coffman08-Dec-2013 13:46
A very good capture,Helen! I would not wish to try and make one of these do something it didn't want to do! :))
janescottcumming08-Dec-2013 13:12
Oops, that should be "word".
janescottcumming08-Dec-2013 13:11
I have heard they can be very obstreperous....it's a great work for a great photo. V
chris morton08-Dec-2013 13:01
if you have animals with fine feelings, they are going to have individual opinions!
Milan Vogrin08-Dec-2013 10:36
Great scene!V!
Isabel Cutler08-Dec-2013 10:26
You can see how annoyed it is.
Graeme08-Dec-2013 10:00
I guess they have there off days like the rest of us, Helen. Nicely captured.BV
Sheila08-Dec-2013 09:36
I believe that is one of the tribulations of looking after camels.
A fine shot of this cantankerous beast.
borisalex08-Dec-2013 09:29
This is a great photo! Very nice! v.
Stephanie08-Dec-2013 09:28
This is a fabulous capture Helen! Quite the unhappy camel! Did he spit? V