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    We came across a mother & calf early in the morning light, both were quite content in grazing, but the curiosity got the better of this wee guy who just simply watched and chewed.

    Thanks for either viewing or commenting on the previous image.

    Steve

    Subject: White Rhino (Ceratotherium simum), calf, almost head on, grass in mouth
    Location: Undisclosed
    Camera: Canon 1DX
    Lens: 500f/4 with 1.4ext
    Exposure: 1/400's at f/8 ISO800
    Original format: Portrait, very slight crop from top, almost FF width, small branch removed in BKG

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    Dear Steve,

    In all my years of visiting Game Parks teaming with rhino, I have yet to capture a close-up of a little fellow like this...it just hasn't happened yet:)

    This is lovely - perfect framing and F8 works so well, lovely detail where needed and the subject pops nicely against the BG. I like the behavioural aspect with the little one munching on those bits of grass, eyes wide open a big bonus here, fabulous light and colours.
    It all works just so well - I am a tad jealous of this one Steve, to me your best image of this species from what I have seen, congratulations Sir

    Warmest regards,
    Gabriela Plesea

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    Hi Steve

    This little one brings a warmth to my heart, a symbol of Hope.
    Tight crop works, F8 very effective.
    Sharp where it matters; the grass in mouth adds to the impact.
    I would have been tempted to clone out the blade of grass over lip, did you blur it a bit?
    No detail in shadows work here, once again I would have been tempted to lift it...?
    Regards

    Andre.

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    Hi Steve - He certainly was a cutie and I like the portrait orientation and the grass in the mouth is a bonus. DOF works well. Having the benefit of having been there I think you could still go a touch warmer (not something you usually hear from me).

    TFS,
    Rachel

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    I really like this shot.

    Doug

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    Excellent I particularly like the lighting and the focus/DOF is optimal - great shot well done.

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    Hi Steve
    lovely image , crop and all the technicals perfect...

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    Hi Steve,

    very nice image, as usual. I like it as it is, also might would add a touch warmer like Rachel suggests.
    Just a slight thing, I would prefer a tad more room for the feet in this one. This is just me, which cuts them off sometimes

    have a great day
    Ciao Anette

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