Doomed! Or is it?

[Ajit Huilgol]

This zebra looked doomed. It had obviously been attacked, probably by a lion, and just managed to escape. The ears were drooping, it was hobbling and in visible pain, when it saw a spotted hyena approaching it. Death was imminent, and we (my sons and I) sat transfixed. What was going to happen now? Was the zebra a little too big for a lone hyena? Would the hyena call out to invite more of its clan to join in on the feast? Finally, it was an anti-climax.... The hyena just made a detour, and walked away! The zebra lived to tell its tale, I guess!
Location: Lake Nakuru, Kenya
Date: May, 2006
Equip: Canon 20D, Canon 70-300 at 300
Specs: ISO 100, f 10, 1/200s, beanbag on vehicle.

Thank you for taking the time out to look, and for your comments/critiques.

[Marc Mol]

Great story and a fitting image Ajit. I'd be tempted to make this a (pano) crop just below the Buffalo's feet to only include the Hyena looming up on the helpless Zebra.
TFS

[Harshad Barve]

Excellent image Doc , wounds on zebra and incoming hyena tells the story
TFS

[Stu Bowie]

What a setting Ajit - flamingo's and wildlife, all in one. I like the triangle of the three animals, and your story tells it all. If anything, I would boost the saturation on the flamingo's.

[peter delaney]

love it... tells a great story .... love the comp as is .agree about boosting reds in selective colour..

well done

[Alfred Forns]

Excellent image, does tell a story, love how you framed it showing the large picture. Hoping for the zebra but injuries don't look good !!

[Ignacio Yufera]

Great image, I also like the triangle of characters with the oblivious buffalo in the middle. Light is harsh but so's the scene! Very good job.

[Sabyasachi Patra]

I agree with the previous comments. I like the overall environment portrayed. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Morkel Erasmus]

so much to take in here, the zebra, hyena, buffalo, flamingos...very nice shot!

[niranjan sant]

beautiful perspective and lovely story.looking at the wound,it will be difficult for the zebra to survive long

[Betsie Storm]

Adding my respects, Ajit; all said above.

[Steve Canuel]

The unknown tension of what may happen next makes this shot.