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Nice action, I like the idea and tones you achieved. Hope you find time to process and post more images.
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Hi Morkel - Nice action and framing. Looks like the light was harsh. I'm not sure about the added toning/color to the sky and ground. Would be interesting to see a version without it to compare.
TFS,
Rachel
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Hi Morkel a very dramatic scene that you pushed further with your way of processing , i love it , even it is not low in contrast for a traditional HK image , but as i stated in Rachelīs polar bear image i think there is not "the HK image " , there are many ways and views hows HK image can look like . 
I like the tones and the contrast that gives the image real punch and fits well to harsh Etosha light. Nice comp and the clashing heads and necks adding to the scene. All muscles seem to be in work in both animals .
Only the very strong and obvious halos , even at this size , are bothering me.
Have you followed my comment to your elephant scenery ? The enemy in here and in the elephant image ( also in mine as well) are the light halos not the dark ones . If you check for Andreas` web sharpening on his website i really give you the tip to try his script , gives you total control about your web resizing !!!!!
Kind regards and TFS , Andreas
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Hello Morkel,
I find this frame very elegant and aesthetically pleasing, given the movement and positioning of the giraffes' necks... therefore I looked at this thread again and again today while at work:) I have never been to Etosha, interesting to observe that the earth seems quite arid while the vegetation in the BG appears to be lush, curious to see the colour version just for interest' sake. Not "hi key" but I guess your intention was to create a rather contrasty image with a dash of tone. The clear sky helps the viewer to focus primarily on the clash of those two male giraffe, a striking image despite a few hallos already mentioned by Andreas above, I understand you are very busy at the moment and I do appreciate you still find the time to pass a critique and share an image with us, so thank you:)
Warmest regards,
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Hi Morkel, I like the fact you have captured something we rarely see here, Giraffes necking. I have only seen it in Attenborough documentaries, the weight, power and sheer aggression is breathtaking for such an animal, but also incredibly dangerous for them too. I like the central placement, but wonder if a few frames further on woulld be better, having more separation of the heads with the one behind being lower and more curved, I assume???? Personally I find the strength of 'contrast' quite strong and so the patterns of the subjects blend so well into each other, but as I say this is just my take and the fact I'm viewing on the laptop. Be nice to see at some point the image in colour, but not for comparison, just to view.
I to hope you are able to find time to share more of your images and thoughts on threads. 
TFS
Steve
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Neat image with some nice lines. First noticed the curve of the neck and how it leads to the contact between their horns. Next thing (and coolest to me) is the middle four legs and how they're positioned. Its nice that you got all 8 legs separately visible.
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