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A very good evening to you Morkel,
I sparsely mention the word "sublime" when I critique on a photograph - this is because I associate it only with very striking captures. The value of this frame - I think - one cannot decide solely on formal aesthetic criteria (colours, tonality, composition) but rather based on its power to arouse the mind. So what feeling I am getting right now? It is one of power, of defiance, of smallness. Of awe before Nature. There's something so noble about those wildebeest and their migration. This is one scene that could potentially have an atheist like myself into belief without the help of any other argument. I guess I should find better words to convey the feeling I have right now. But I am sure you will understand - you were there...
Warmest regards,
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Hi Gabriela. Your comments are always so gracious, kind and humbling.
(Regarding your last statement - for me as a devout Christian, it is probably the biggest compliment you could give my photography
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Morkel I thought the previous one was outstanding - well so is this, just love the light rays and dust and the way some wildebeest appear in the dust, it must have been a jaw dropping experience.
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(Regarding your last statement - for me as a devout Christian, it is probably the biggest compliment you could give my photography
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I know. And I meant every single word I said, dear Morkel.
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Morkel - I thought the b&w was great but I find this even more compelling. I love the line of wildebeests across the top waiting their turn to the descent. And then the rays of light, all the kicked up dust, the pop of green from the trees (is that an egret near the center?) and the additional room and wildebeests below combine for a fantastic images of the chaos of a crossing. Absolutely blow it up big and hang it.
TFS,
Rachel
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I agree this would look great blown up very large and hung! Lots to look at, in a good way. Fantastic rays of light crossing the shadows - man, that dust really helped kick this up a few notches.
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Agree with all the above comments, well done Morkel and I like this one even more than your recent.
The way the dust/light rays draw the eye down tells the migration story superbly. 
TFS
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I've jsut picked this one up and my only reaction is 'Wow!'
As other s have said it's the dust, its the light, its the detail. And from countless documentaries you just know the perils that await them.
Well seen and superbly captured.
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