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    Came across this Rock Monitor in the Kruger Park and was able to position myself before it came up over the bank.

    Taken a while ago with EOS30D and Sigma 170/500 f11@1/200 iso400 Cropped and removed some interfering grasses.

    C&C most welcome.

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    Hi Pieter, your angle works well here, and nicely framed between the two tufts of grass. These guys certainly look prehistoric.

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    The low angle certainly adds heaps to this image Pieter...
    I agree that it's nicely 'naturally' framed too.
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    Very nice look into the lizard here Pieter! Showing the claw makes it for me!

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    Great low angle and detail with good natural colours

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    Great low angle and I really like that eye contact.

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    My comments echo Stuart's to the tee. Neat shot.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Morkel Erasmus View Post
    The low angle certainly adds heaps to this image Pieter...
    I agree that it's nicely 'naturally' framed too.
    Plus one here , excellent
    TFS

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    All good comments above that I agree with. Critical focus appears to be on the claws and tip of nose just behind the eye which would be the preferred point of critical focus. I would try some additional selective sharpening in and around the eye.

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    I agree with all of the above comments including the suggestion for some additional sharpening. Interesting look at an animal we don't see often on here.

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    Thank you all for your comments and feedback, much appreciated. Will try some additional sharpening as suggested.

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