Created this image in September in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. These spotted hyenas have a den right next to the road close to one of the private camps, and we spent some time with them whenever we passed the den.
This one came and lay down right next to my window. I specifically went for central framing here - because I can ;).
Techs:
Canon 40D with 100-400mm L IS USM @ 150mm
f5.6 @ 1/800 SS @ ISO-400
Exp +0.3
This is pretty much full frame.
Morkel, Like this one as it is, especially the way he is looking at you without raising the head. Subject sharp throughout, nice DOF for BG. Fur colour tones in well with the beautiful Kalahari sand. AM/PM shot? Framing works for me. I have missed out on seeing them anywhere in KTP. Need to go back there....