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    Here is a follow up to my previous image showing the overall scene. With reference to the LRC, it was shot as shown, as I only wanted to show part of the kill. Cleaned up a part of the river bed LLC.

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    I like the hierarchy on predator/scavengers going from lion to hyenas to jackals, Stuart. Pity about the large hyaena looking away from the action.
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    Super story-telling shot here Stuart, setting the scene. I like your composition and the line-up of meat-eaters as noted by Tony above. Seems you have dealt with any colour casts well here. The one hyaena looking away doesnt worry me as they are quite far off and not necessarily the main focus of the image for me. I like how the lioness has her ears turned toward the hyaena to perhaps help her listen to them. Not sure if this image might benefit from some selectively added contrast.....just a little.
    Thanks for sharing...
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    Tony, Grant, thanks for the feedback.

    Grant, Ive always felt this lacks something, as it was a bit of a rush job. I will have another go this evening and repost. Cheers.

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    Here's repost with added contrast and a teeny bit of warming.

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    I like the repost Stuart, and a great story telling image, so nice to get hierarchy sorted as noted by Tony.

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    Hi Stuart,
    Nice sense of tension in this one. Looks like the lioness is trying to wish the hyaenas away. Repost looks good. What is the kill? Looks to be pretty big.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve Canuel View Post
    Hi Stuart,
    What is the kill? Looks to be pretty big.
    Thanks Steve. The kill was an Eland - our largest Antelope, and they are pretty large.

    Pieter, thanks for your feedback too.

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    This is terrific scene Bhai , loved every pixel of this
    TFS

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    Stuart - I missed the first one of the series so went back and had a look. This is great interaction and you've captured it well. I like the lion's apparent lack of concern in this shot. The repost improves the image and I like the almost diagonal formed by the placement of the kill, the lion and the hyeanas. Looking forward to the next installment.

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    Harshad, Rachel, thanks a stack for your comments.

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