This zebra looked doomed. It had obviously been attacked, probably by a lion, and just managed to escape. The ears were drooping, it was hobbling and in visible pain, when it saw a spotted hyena approaching it. Death was imminent, and we (my sons and I) sat transfixed. What was going to happen now? Was the zebra a little too big for a lone hyena? Would the hyena call out to invite more of its clan to join in on the feast? Finally, it was an anti-climax.... The hyena just made a detour, and walked away! The zebra lived to tell its tale, I guess!
Location: Lake Nakuru, Kenya
Date: May, 2006
Equip: Canon 20D, Canon 70-300 at 300
Specs: ISO 100, f 10, 1/200s, beanbag on vehicle.
Thank you for taking the time out to look, and for your comments/critiques.
Great story and a fitting image Ajit. I'd be tempted to make this a (pano) crop just below the Buffalo's feet to only include the Hyena looming up on the helpless Zebra.
TFS
What a setting Ajit - flamingo's and wildlife, all in one. I like the triangle of the three animals, and your story tells it all. If anything, I would boost the saturation on the flamingo's.