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An incredible sighting expertly captured Morkel! The "circle" of life is cruel, but also very beautiful!
The soft light created lovely pastel colors here! ;)
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Oh wow amazing moment here Morkel. The wrinkly face of the lion and helpless limp head of the antelope tell the whole story. Well captured
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Morkel - this is great action, well captured. One small thing, there's a brighter, golden streak on the lhs that I would tone down.
TFS,
Rachel
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Awesome capture! I really like the lighting. The circle of life, some die so others might live. It is practiced by all whether they know it or not.
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Went to the web link you give. Great photos and great narrative.
Tom
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Wonderful moment. Sure its not for everyone but thats nature.
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Fascinating capture Morkel, you are lucky to witness it. I like the image for its comp, clarity and the intense moment it portrays!
great work. TFS.
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Wonderful image Morkel, I agree with Rachel on that yellow stick on the LHS, I would tone it down as well or even get rid of it!
Ciao
Anette
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Again, great series and story. That's how "they" dine in the wild 
TFS
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A terrific action photo, perfect timing and moment captured.
A bit more contrast for me would make it "pop" a bit more.
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Hi Morkel, I like the clear view point of the image, and a fitting shot concluding an excellent series of images.
Just looking at the Levels histogram I just wonder if pulling back the RH slider to around 235, then adding a mid tone adjustment might go towards what Dan has comment on? Not ideal viewing on the laptop, but the mane looks a little crunch, I just wonder if it a combination of ISO & Sharpening? I just tried cropping a little off the top, roughly taking a line on the last line of your © text, it tends to give a cleaner BKG, but no deal breaker 
The expression of the Lions face and front paw over the carcass, the legs of the kill pointing upwards, jaw open all combine to create a poignant moment, in the life & death within the bush.
TFS
Steve
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Thanks a lot for your kind compliments everyone...
Steve, I already boosted contrast from the previous version you saw, and again was timid to lose that early morning "in the dust" feel as well. Will play around some more.