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Morkel when I saw this I took a deep breath - it is wonderful, I hope you put this in a competition I think it is fantastic. The more I look the more I like it, in fact I am just going to pour myself a glass of whisky - cheers!
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Morkel all I can say is the dramatic atmosphere of the scene with the flying dust and the look of confusion of the Zebras make it a wonderful image for me.
Keith.
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Great picture Morkel! I love the dark and light contrasts in the subjects and the environment! I always try to shoot as wide open as possible, but I see now that closed aperture can work great in many situations.
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Fantastic picture Morkel.
As others have said so much detail there and very thought provoking.
Whats going through their heads? Did they Cross? How much longer will that "island" with the vegetation between the tracks last? More Zebra coming? And on and on.
Thats one photo that would stay on a wall forever.
The patterns of the Zebra's stripes in their different poses keeps the eye moving throughout the image.
The only thing that I would change (if it could be changed) is the dust obscuring of the head of the sixth Zebra in from the RHS.
Great work.
Paul.
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Hi Morkel -- Another lovely image with a certain feel to it ! The Stripes are looking so good against that glow of light and dust . Nothing to comment on the settings as you have already explained in your intro .
TFS !
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Hi Morkel, tremendous lighting effect here with superb framing and PP work. I like the look of hesitation and confusion among the zebras here at the Mara river. You were lucky not to have any Gnus to spoil the zebra party!
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There's a lot of things to like about this shot Morkel! The light, the shades, the stripes, the story hiding behind the shot. I sense just a touch of over saturation & contrast which works very well in this particular case. Nice shot!
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Hi Morkel - A lot to like and absorb here. The sense of action from the movement of the zebras and the kicked up dust and a sense of trepidation from them holding at the water's edge. Love the light. Only thing I might do is tame the brightest HL on the branch sticking up at the bottom middle of the frame. I find my eye stopping on it each time I pass over the image. Congrats on this one. 
TFS,
Rachel
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There are lots of 'wow' shots presented in these forums, but this really has to be up there with the best of them - I knew it was one of yours as soon as I saw the thumbnail.
The entire scene demands a detailed look, the light is fantastic, as is the action. Without a doubt one of my favourite images of the year.
Mike
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It is simply a stunning image Morkel,the light playing off the dust makes this for me,coupled with almost a sense of foreboding from the Zeebra nearest the water(all heads seem to be shying away from the water.It's complex and stunning Morkel utterly breathtaking thanks for the inspirational picture
take care
Stu
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Awesome image, Morkel. It really captures the "essence" of the Mara. Love the light, dust, and patterns captured here. Nothing to add from what everyone else has said. Great job that you were able to get such a sharp image despite the slow SS. Awesome work!
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This is beautiful, Morkel.
Ethereal and exquisite is the light! Well captured and I like the presentation. Fine tuned by Sir Arthur's RP. A very dramatic frame, colours are superb - congratulations!
Wishing you happy travels to the KTP and lots of opportunities, would really appreciate some feedback when you return as we are off to the magic place in the beginning of February.
Warmest regards,
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I see I never responded here (though I did per email), Artie.
Thanks for your effort in the RP - I like!!
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You are most welcome Mork-man. a
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