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For the Love of Eland
Photograph by Kenneth Garrett

Archaeologist David Lewis-Williams, the world’s leading authority on San rock art, examines eland paintings at a site near the main discovery. As the Bushmen’s most sacred animal, eland dominate many rock art panels.

Camera: Nikon F5
Film Type: Fujichrome Velvia 50
Lens: 18mm Nikor
Speed and F-Stop: 1/15 @ f/8

Weather Conditions: Unrecorded
Time of Day: Noon
Lighting Techniques: Reflector