Spotted Hyena Cub

[Morkel Erasmus]

We came across a den next to the road early one morning during our trip to the Kruger National Park in August 2011. Overcast weather kept away the sweet morning light.

Techs:
Nikon D3s with Nikkor 500mm f4 VR-II
f4.0 @ 1/800 SS @ ISO-6400
Very slight crop from top and RHS

[Rachel Hollander]

Morkel - I like the even tones of this and the sweet bokeh. ISO 6400, wow! You really are liking that new toy, huh?:bg3:

TFS,
Rachel

[Vivaldo Damilano]

Great detail at those high ISO settings, really impressive. Love the look this Hyena gave you and a fantastic BG TFS:cheers:

[Hilary Hann]

Sweet image, great dof and the look on the cub's face is very nice. Won't comment on the high ISO performance as I'm just too jealous! :w3

[gail bisson]

The IQ is superb and that was before I noticed the ISO was 6400! Amazing camera. I like the pose , fluffy clean fur and lovely HA. Hard to believe something so cute can become such a predator!
Gail

[dankearl]

6400? It looks great and I like the coy pose.
Just enough of a head turn.

[Steve Kaluski]

Incredible image Morkel based on the techs. Love the detail and subtle tones/colours of the Hyena. How much NR did you apply to the BG, just wonder if it needs easing off a tad, WDYT?

TFS
Steve

[Morkel Erasmus]

Thanks for the kind comments, folks. Glad you enjoyed it. I am enjoying the extra "time" the D3s allows me to photograph effectively in the golden hours.

Steve - did about 2 rounds of slight NR, might revisit and do less if it bothers :Whoa!:

[Robert Amoruso]

Steve - did about 2 rounds of slight NR, might revisit and do less if it bothers :Whoa!:

No, I think it looks good.

[Steve Canuel]

Really like the subtle eye contact and detail of the fur.

[Morkel Erasmus]

Thanks Robert & Steve...
:S3:

[Harshad Barve]

This is super cute bhai , big congrats
TFS