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Hi Stu
Think this was captured in harsh light.
Exposure well handled.
Crop works for me.
Bit over sharpened on lights.
Suggest you reduce blues in shadow below jaw.
Love this capture!
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A very good evening dear Stu:)
Nice techs and you handled what looks like harsh light very well, good exposure and sharpness as well as framing.
The subject shows some menacing teeth, poor Catfish did not have a chance to escape its powerful grip! I like the water droplets coming off the crocodile's teeth and the string of blood mixed with saliva adds more drama. So does the struggle of the victim, even more obvious if one pays attention to the reflection ( is that the tip of its tail sticking out of the water?)
Stu, if this were mine I would perhaps go back on the sharpening (back of the crocodile) and take care of a few bright spots, otherwise a truly stunning behavioural capture and some wonderful PP work! I am delighted with your presence in the Wildlife Forum, thank you so much for your contribution, truly enjoyed viewing
Warmest regards,
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Hi Stu - Love the raised up croc and the breakfast is a bonus. Yes, the light looks a bit harsh. You concentrate on the birds in the good light, right? Agree with Andre about the sharpening and the HLs. One I would be happy to have.
TFS,
Rachel
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Hi Stu -- What a great moment ! You have handled the harsh light superbly , i too find it is a bit too much of sharpening but nice IQ and the crop works well for me . TFS !
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Great timing Stu, as ever wonderful details, that skin on the croc really is amazing, exposure looks spot on to me well done.
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Always nice to capture some different behaviour. I think you did very well here Stu.TFS
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Hi Stu, you nailed it, so did he! Good techs, but if you meet me at the airport you can try the 8-15mm Fisheye, as I think there is room to get closer, Colleen can return it on your behalf! 
TFS
Steve