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    Ken Watkins
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    Probably a little to big even for a Maribou

    Taken in Chikwenya concession, Zimbabwe, 14th September 2011

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    Ken:

    Looks like the goose isn't too certain of the Maribous intentions either, and is leaving!

    The subject is sharp and well exposed. I like the placement of objects in the frame.

    Wish the far shore didn't cut through his head, as it makes the head less distinct to my eye.

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    Ken, good walking pose, and you have brought out the colours and sharpness very well. I dont think anything will bother an egyptian goose. On my recent trip to kruger, I managed a few images of a Marabou in a dry river bed.

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    Real nice shot. Very interesting looking bird. I like the comp and walking pose.
    Well done.

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    Thanks everybody for your kind comments, much appreciated. What I really like about this capture is the "sly" look in the Maribou's eye.

    Randy,

    I agree the intersection is a bit of a nuisance and certainly makes a change from "pesky grass"

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    What an interesting looking bird, Ken, nice pose, and good comp, considering HH from vehicle.

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