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    Ajit Huilgol
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    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.

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    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.
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    Excellent image Doc , wounds on zebra and incoming hyena tells the story
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    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.

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    love it... tells a great story .... love the comp as is .agree about boosting reds in selective colour..

    well done

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    Excellent image, does tell a story, love how you framed it showing the large picture. Hoping for the zebra but injuries don't look good !!

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    Great image, I also like the triangle of characters with the oblivious buffalo in the middle. Light is harsh but so's the scene! Very good job.

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    I agree with the previous comments. I like the overall environment portrayed. Thanks for sharing.

    Cheers,
    Sabyasachi

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    so much to take in here, the zebra, hyena, buffalo, flamingos...very nice shot!
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    beautiful perspective and lovely story.looking at the wound,it will be difficult for the zebra to survive long

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    Adding my respects, Ajit; all said above.

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    The unknown tension of what may happen next makes this shot.

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