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Love the lighting and pensive look both are giving you here Rachel, the FG grass stalks don't bother me, so no real issues that I can see.
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Hi Rachel, isn't it great arriving at a planned location to find your subjects 'waiting' for you, or at least with some activity. Hyena cubs are quite inquisitive and normally walk up to game vehicles with no worries. Love the light in this, and what a cool pose from the cub, not to mention the lazy pose of the parent. You have brought out the detail nicely, and Yep, DOF pretty perfect. Im sure with your combo and the good light, you didnt have to apply much sharpening. Well captured.
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Hi Rachel lovely image of these beasts , the youngster is looking so cute with a cool pose.
Nicely processed with nice colors and good detail , light was on your side at that location , good timing for the capture.
I might think about reducing the blues that are creeping in, in parts .
A very nice one all around .
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Great light an a lovely interaction between the pair - totally natural, must have been great to witness first hand
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Thanks Marc, Stu, Andreas and Mike for the comments. Much appreciated.
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Beautiful, Rachel! A serene scene so much in contrast of the ruffle & scuffle scenes where they fight for a piece of meal amongst one another, sometimes in competition with the king of the jungle himself! Lovely lighting and simply a nice scene!
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Very nice Rachel and the timing was perfect to get the light.
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Thanks Tobie and Steve. I'm glad you like it.
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So cute. Love the relaxed pose of the Mom and the inquisitive look of the cub. Beautiful light. Loi
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Just stunning. I guess you might lose a sliver off the bottom, but otherwise, this is spot on. I like the little bit of grass on the RHS - too sterile without it.
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Thanks Loi and Ed for the kind comments.
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This just works, Rachel!
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Rachel, I don't like it-I LOVE IT
! This has been my "screensaver" at work for a little while now - it motivates me to work hard so I can go and enjoy my photography in the Kalahari.
I would give anything to have this sighting, for I have a special interest in this species. Superb shot portraying an important aspect of spotted hyena behaviour (they really do take care of their young), I had taken a good look on the big screen at home, beautifully processed and composed, stunning light, and what a lovely moment captured!
I postponed commenting because I wanted to give you a more lengthy critique but I just did not get to do it, so sorry Rachel, this is indeed one of your best images from the SA trip so far and I wish to congratulate you - I love the emotional content here, it has great appeal to me (like most of your work).
Warmest regards,
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Thanks Morkel and Gabriela. Gabriela - I'm glad it provides some motivation.
Thanks again,
Rachel