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Sony Alpha a55
Sony DT 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Aspherical ED
 08/04/2003 06:59:49 PM · #1
I believe there have been suggestions for "patterns" as a challenge topic. Sure, it isn't the topic yet, but if it was, I would submit this photo.

The ostrich was mesmerized by the patterns on the zebra for almost five minutes. Finally, it bit the zebra. The zebra jumped up and chased after the ostrich, inadvertently trampling a poor peacock that was showing it's feathers.

Quite the interesting scene. I know the photo's not great quality, but I wanted to share it.
 08/04/2003 08:07:24 PM · #2
Hey Jason! Thanks for sharing this...and the story. Quite amusing. Animals are sooooo great. I love watching them more than almost anything.
Canon EOS-1000D Rebel XS
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
 08/05/2003 12:04:06 AM · #3
For those that don't know... zebra stripes are a part of evolution of zebras that are actually a defense against attacks from lions, hyenas, etc. When the zebra runs to escape being eaten, the motion of the stripes is designed to confuse the preditor and hopefully cause a failed attack.

BTW, nice shot!

Message edited by author 2003-08-05 00:05:08.
Sony Alpha a55
Sony DT 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Aspherical ED
 08/05/2003 06:17:29 AM · #4
Originally posted by ChrisW123:
For those that don't know... zebra stripes are a part of evolution of zebras that are actually a defense against attacks from lions, hyenas, etc. When the zebra runs to escape being eaten, the motion of the stripes is designed to confuse the preditor and hopefully cause a failed attack.

BTW, nice shot!


thanks. too bad it doesn't seem to work on ostriches! (hmmm. or is the plural just ostrich?)
Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM
 08/05/2003 07:47:49 AM · #5
The stripes are particularly effective when running as a herd as the lion cannot tell where one animal finishes and another begins.. This technique has also been used on warships to break up the outline and make identification more difficult
Minolta DiMAGE Z1
 08/05/2003 08:08:10 AM · #6
It's always fascinating when Man imitates Nature. There are a zillions examples, like the swimsuits having the same surface structure as sharks and stuff like that.

So Nature has created some good designs I guess ;)
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