wild dog hunting

[peter delaney]

Taken at Madikwe game reserve , South Africa. We came across ten adult Wild dogs hunting early one morning , they all split up to look for prey... I could not believe the speed and chaos that these animals create when hunting..

D3 200-400 iso 900 1/1000 f6.3... wimberly head plus bracket...

[Steve Mandel]

Fantastic image, Peter. The elevated legs, look of determination and focus on the dog's face make this a priceless shot. Congratulations on capturing this moment so well.

Steve

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great pose captured, I also like the sharpness and composition. The light looks a bit harsh and I would tone down the overexposed whites.

I remember watching a movie about the clever way in which wild dogs hunt as a group.

[Rich Ikerd]

Wonderful image with lots of dynamic aspects as Axel mentioned, the raised fore paws being the best for me. You might try a reverse curves layer to tone down the harshness a little - other than that I don't see any other changes that would make this any better.

[Harshad Barve]

wonderful action packed shot here
TFS

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Peter,
Some good suggestions already given. I like the action.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Ken Watkins]

Peter
A magical moment captured, I have been very lucky in the past with Wid Dogs, but have never managed a running shot from the front.

The light seems a little harsh, I think that a little less contrast would help.

[David Fletcher]

Some good suggestions made Peter. Love the action and moment captured. WD!

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Peter,
Superb action and pose. Try the reverse s-curve Rich mentions (Robert A. has it here; http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...ad.php?t=20434
Will definitely tame some of the contrast and allow you to further tone down the whites. Hope it works because the other stuff is perfect.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

I love the moment you captured with the front paws off the ground. Excellent work, handled light well. Agree with Axel about toning whites down a touch.

[John Ippolito]

Great coming toward you capture with the front feet off the ground! If you can manage the contrast as per Roman's suggestion, it would be stunning.

[Morkel Erasmus]

some good suggestions given regarding reverse-s curve Peter, it has worked for me as well.
super moment and colours captured here! I haven't seen wild dogs in the wild for a long time...

[Steve Zamek]

This image has great emotional impact. I can almost see the dog salivating as its eyes lock onto their target. Very compelling.

[peter delaney]

Thank you all so much for advice , especially Axel , Roman , Ken and Rich .. agre about whites , will check out the s curve and lower contrast...

sorry for late response I am away on safari hoping to get some more wild dog images... fingers crossed

thanks again to each one of you for commenting , always appreciated..

peter