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    I posted an image from this sequence back in September...
    Another image from my series of shots taken in the Kruger National Park where I staked out an impala kill tucked in a tree for about 5 hours awaiting the return of the 'killer'...

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    Shot in overcast light after sunset.

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    Super shot and super series Bhai
    TFS

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    Hi Morkel,
    Superb image of Leopard and kill with nice soft BG.
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    Great detail in tough conditions. Excellent series, well done.

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    I like this a lot mate, the colors and pose are great but I think what make it for me is the textures of the leadwood tree. Nicely done!

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    A superb image Morkel, also like the leadwood's texture. This image was definitely worth waiting for.

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    Hi Morkel,
    This is a wonderful series of images. I agree with Dumay about the leadwood tree, but wonderful detail and the way the leopard looks at the impala, in a strange way, shows some form of tenderness.
    Thanks for sharing,
    Mark.

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    Love the detail, BG and comp here Morkel.


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    Excellent action capture, Morkel, enjoyed the whole series on your blog! Great work!

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    Very nice Morkel, great series indeed.

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    thanks a lot everyone! great to see you all here now that it seems operation of the forum is back to normal
    from all the mods again a huge apology for the server issues...looking forward to seeing more posts in this week!
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    Morkel,

    Very nice indeed, I like the Impalla's back leg going the wrong way

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    I remember this sighting well Morkel. Great job of capturing the interaction of the leopard with its prey. Nice detail all round but I too particularly like the detail on the tree.

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    Morkel - great series and your patience really paid off. Comp, detail, bg - it all works.

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    A Great behavior/action photo, Morkel.
    Aside from the behavior and nice photo, your IQ at high ISO is superb.
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    One of your best shots for me Morkel, wish this were mine!
    Great shot!

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    Thanks Ken, Pieter, Rachel, Dan and Grant...
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