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    Ken Watkins
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    Taken in Xakanaka region of Moremi National Park, Botswana, 28th April 2010

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    As a guide once said to us - "Fifth leg is out"!!!
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    Yeah, didn't know what you meant mate. this is a neat and different view. First time I've seen a five-legged elephant. :D Well spotted. :)

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    ROTFL , guides uses same words here too :D:D
    Lovely image Ken ,
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    I think it's a boy. Why not a vertical, or at least, lower in the frame?
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    Artie,

    This is full frame clearly I needed to be wider or at least left more room at the top, my reflexes are not what they were:D

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    Ken,
    This is a cute fellow. I would love to see a wider composition. Thanks for sharing. I had never heard of this Xakanaka provice. Thanks for taking us there.

    Cheers,
    Sabyasachi

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    FWIW, I've tried to develop the habit of shooting a bit wider than I think I like. Not easy to do because you really like to compose in the viewfinder. Especially after shooting 35mm chromes for years. I usually compose then back off a bit. Nothing like a zoom lens!!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ken Watkins View Post
    Artie, This is full frame clearly I needed to be wider or at least left more room at the top, my reflexes are not what they were:D
    Neither are mine. :) The best bet would have been to turn the camera on end and create a vertical original.... That works well when you are having trouble fitting the subject in a horizontal frame.
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    Great points !! ... Ken at least I'm glad you did not go for a tight shot :) Sure wish you could have zoomed out a little more !!! Same at about one hundred or less would have been sweet !!

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