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    Ken Watkins
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    Here is a far larger version of yesterday's post.

    Taken in Kwando concession, Northern Botswana, 5th July 2009

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    500mm F4 IS hand-held from open game viewing vehicle

    F5.6, ISO 400, 1/2500, EV - 0.33

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    Ken:

    Excellent detail in the blacks with the subtle color sheen showing on wings.
    Neat striding pose. Classic shaded eye from the long eye lashes.

    Wish there was a bit more room below for the foot and I might try to lower the luminosity of the background just a little.

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    Like the striding pose. Detail in the blacks is good, although I think you could go a little darker on them. I wish for a better head angle and a little more room at the bottom of the frame.
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    Ken, absolutely nailed with the exposure here. Terrific blacks, although Doug's suggestion of going a little darker may work - just a tad. I know these guys are always on the move, so I know what you were experiencing capturing this image. Good leg up pose, and pity about the tight area at the bottom.

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    I now see where the head and neck position came from Ken, this guy is certaily on a mission, as they allways are. Again nice detail and exposure all round..

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    Thanks to everybody for your comments, I really cannot believe I did not crop to allow more room at the bottom, as I have plenty, my only excuse was I must have been trying to avoid a square crop, not that I really mind them.

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