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    Default Mother and Calf

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    The critically endangered black rhino photographed just before sunset.

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    Monopod from safari vehicle, levels, curves, sharpened in CCPS.

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    Nice light here Rachel and I'm glad you kept Mom below the tree line. What was the calf looking at? If it were me, I might have removed the stick behind her left leg, as viewed.

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    Thanks Steve. I'm not sure what the calf was looking at, maybe another vehicle or a bird. I knew someone would say remove the stick but you also know that for me, if it was there and natural, it stays.

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    A beautiful image of these endangered species! Lovely light and the animals facing us & clear view are a real bonus. Those horns are amazing and look so much better on the animal than off it! TFS. Really liked this one!

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    A lovely head up pose by both pair here Rachel in fine late light, I gather they had sensed your presence? Just wish junior wasn't casting that shadow line across mum.

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    Nice setting here with the soft light and the red sand. I like how they are standing, though Marc has a point on the calf's shadow (we can't have it all eh).
    Good detail, sharpness and colour Rachel. Special to see these for sure!
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    Thanks Sanjeev, Marc and Morkel. I'm glad you like this one.

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    Hi Rachel -- A very nice image of these amazing creatures ! Loved the light and colour of it , also nice details and sharpness and good call on DOF ! Interesting observation by Marc regarding that shadow line but not under your control .

    TFS !

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    Hello again Rachel,
    This is one very special capture indeed, stunning black rhino in beautiful light

    Great POV and the pose is fantastic. Good detail and I love to see the open mouth of the mother as she is busy eating.

    Framing works for me and I have no problem with the shadow. Nice DOF Rachel.

    There's nothing I dislike here, I do agree some of the the sticks are a bit distracting but I know you don't interfere with these things. Well processed, my friend.

    Awesome sighting, I can only imagine how special this moment was for you and I truly appreciate this post - thank you very much Rachel

    Kind regards,
    Gabriela Plesea

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