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Ken Watkins
12-05-2010, 02:06 AM
Taken on the Mara River 11th July 2007.
EOS 1D MkIIn
500mm F4 IS probably on a bean bag through open window.
F5.6, ISO 200, 1/1600
Stu Bowie
12-05-2010, 04:17 AM
Fearsome characters in their habitat. This fellow looks fairly big. What is his meal Ken?
Ken Watkins
12-05-2010, 04:38 AM
Stuart,
I do have some earlier shots with a partially intact body. it is not really clear, but to me it looks more like an Impalla rather than a Thompson's Gazelle
Deborah Harrison
12-05-2010, 09:39 AM
Great head angle and that together with the rushing water really conveys the action in this image. Also the eyes and teeth as portrayed really show the malevolent aspect of these crocs. Looks like to had to overcome some tough light - you succeeded nicely.
Rachel Hollander
12-05-2010, 01:14 PM
Ken - I like the action this portrays with the rushing water and splash an added benefit. Nice pose on the croc too. looks like the light was harsh, was this midday?
TFS,
Rachel
Todd Frost
12-05-2010, 02:47 PM
Nice look at those teeth. Nice action portrayed with the chunk of meat and the swirling water. Seems a bit bright but handled pretty well.
TFS
Todd
Morkel Erasmus
12-05-2010, 03:53 PM
nice drama here Ken, I like how the crocodile's colour makes him "pop" nicely from a busy scene. having him turned more towards you would have helped improve this... :)
Ken Watkins
12-06-2010, 01:17 AM
Thanks for your comments
Rachel,
The time is shown as 18.15, which is SA time. I do not think this can be right.
Morkel,
I agree on the angle infortunately the banks of the Mara are not exactly the best place to shift your vehicle:D
Morkel Erasmus
12-06-2010, 03:47 PM
I hear you, Ken :)
Harshad Barve
12-07-2010, 03:37 AM
absolute rocking shot , what amazed me is shooting angle here
TFS
DanWalters
12-07-2010, 01:33 PM
Very dramatic image! Really like turbulent water around the crocodile and the flesh in the mouth.
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