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    I mentioned in a previous post that the Mashatu area was in a severe drought, and it hadnt rained for over a year. This is an Eland that had died from the drought, and the Warthog was eating the grass from the stomach. Maybe a bit gory with all the flies, but this was how I saw it. Taken early morning in overcast conditions. Most of my trip was overcast and raining. Ive softened the BG, as it was a touch distracting.

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    Last edited by Peter Kes; 12-19-2012 at 08:24 PM.

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    A really interesting shot, I suppose when times are hard the animals get sustenance from wherever they can, the picture tells a story and I learned something. I think you did a good job on the background and you preserved the hairs on the warthog's head. As always your picture is pinsharp and well exposed.

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    Hi Stuart - always nice to see you posting over here in wildlife and a very evocative image. Unusual and tells a story of trying to survive. I think the warthog works centered here especially with the raised leg of the eland. Nice low pov despite shooting from the vehicle and your usual high IQ.

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    We all hope to capture interesting, and if possible, unique behaviour when we are out in the field. You have done so very nicely here, Stu.
    I've certainly never seen or heard of this...

    The soft light works a treat to bring out tons of detail. I'd consider a crop from the bottom to remove the tip of the eland's horn (not adding much IMHO).
    With the similar earthy tones I'd explore a monochrome too, using dodge and burn to bring out more tonal range and contrast.
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    Thanks for the feedback everyone.

    Mork, will have a try in monochrome.

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    Hi Stuart, I like this because 'it's different'! Nice rich tones/colour overall. I would suggest you look at adding a tweak in Curves and or adding some selective colour via the black in both Neutrals & black, it just punches it up and adds some depth IMHO. Nothing you can do, but not a lover of the partial horn creeping in at the foot of the image as it is just a wee bit distracting from the WH. If you have any with the tusks and nose more visible I think that would clinch the shot for me.

    Nice to see you posting on this side of the fence Stu.

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    Cool I like it. The central placement works with the framing of the FG beast and the diagonal leg a nice touch.

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    Roman Kurywczak
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    Very unusual and very well done! Great story and I haven't even heard or seen of this!

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