This photograph was taken in the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve in South Africa. The light was fading so I used a spotlight to generate some light. Canon 40 D, 100-400, ISO 1000, 5.6, 1/60
Fantastic timing to catch the mouth open as wide as possible. Good sharpness and detail It's framed just a bit tight for me maybe a bit more FG and a little more room on the right side of the frame... Congrats on this one....
Good thinking with the light Stephen Made a difference Excellent timing and like the framing very much Other than a straight in image this is about the best !!! Big Congrats !!!
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Nice catch. I like the eye contact and the tusks sticking up through the water while the bottom jaw remains hidden. I might clone out the sparkly reflection right at the jaw hinge as it kind of draws my eye.
Steve
As above and love the two tusks poking out of the water.
later and love, artie
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