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    Ken Watkins
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    This feisty male White Rhino was starting to get a little close, so this is the last frame. Taken in Khama Rhino Sanctuary Botswana 4th January 2012, with sun setting behind hin,

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    Hi Ken,
    This big guy looks like he means business lovely image.
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    Nice menacing pose here Ken. Though I do love the space you left on the RHS, would be interesting to see a repost with some cropped from the RHS to the verge of becoming "square"...
    Might also try another round of slight sharpening on the rhino to make it stand out a bit more?
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    The action on the feet is perfect Ken. That really accentuates the threatening nature of the animal. I would agree cropping some on the right would enhance the image. Well done.

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    Thanks everybody, the crop for width is full frame, I might try it with a little bit more off from the RHS. The image is very sharp at full resolution, but it does not come through as well on here.

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    Fantastic pose and a great horn. Looks pretty sharp to me, and I thought it was just the colours that made me wish it stood out a bit more (could be wrong though). Definitely worth playing with (unless of course it is not an issue at larger size) as it's a fabulous catch.

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    Love the contrast of the wet mud, dry skin on this big guy Ken, agree on a slight crop on the RHS.
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    Ken - nice pov and the mud really adds as does the bit of motion.

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    Love the mud. Love the aggressive posture, and the fact that the rhino is below the tree line. Very nice work, Ken!

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    I like the mud too Ken. For me it adds character. Great view and perfect techs,

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    Quote Originally Posted by v.p.nurdeen View Post
    Hi Ken,
    This big guy looks like he means business lovely image.
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    Plus one here
    TFS

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