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      LauraD




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      Taken in Mashatu. This female's one cub (4 months?) was making its way up the tree toward her to eat, and for some reason her reaction was to snarl and spit. She did make way for him eventually though. crits and comments welcome. I didnt shoot with flash, so the neck is in darkness due to the spotlight. I prefer spotlit at night, although thats just personal choice. Crits and comments both welcome
      · Date: Wed 9/5/2012 · Views: 499
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  1.   Wed 9/5/2012 05:57
    1. Karin Leibbrandt
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      Laura, to me, - this is wonderful! The photograph is dramatic, facial expression great, and in my opinion the lighting adds to the drama of the shot and anything else might have spoilt it?

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  1.   Wed 9/5/2012 06:31
    1. Jacques de Klerk
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      very nice, great timing

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  1.   Wed 9/5/2012 07:11
    1. Mike Dexter
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      Location: Mashatu Game Reserve, Botswana
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      Hi Laura
      I really like it; very expressive, nice and sharp and the lighting well handled.
      I agree with you about the use of a spotlight rather than flash at night; I feel it creates a far more dramatic image and is more flattering for the subject. I also like the composition with the gory bits of the carcass as well as the branch still in frame but not distracting.
      All that I would consider trying is removing those the branches in the bg.
      Nicely done.

      Mike. .

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  1.   Wed 9/5/2012 09:02
    1. Jay van Rensburg
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      What a stunning moment captured Laura. Those eyes and the way the whiskers show up..... magic!! VVWD I like it lots!
      (Also maybe cause it's my fav predator....)

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  1.   Wed 9/5/2012 10:03
    1. AllanB
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      I'm with you on using only the spotlight...far more impact than if you used a flash!

      An awesome image....10/10!

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  1.   Wed 9/5/2012 14:04
    1. Michael B
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      Spot light added very well to the drama - great africa photograph
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  1.   Wed 9/5/2012 16:02
    1. Rudi van den Heever
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      great use of that spotlight Laura! that expression is priceless!

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  1.   Wed 9/5/2012 18:14
    1. Jan van Wyk
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      Glad you didn't use a flash because it is just 10/10 perfect
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  1.   Wed 9/5/2012 20:13
    1. LauraD
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      Thank guys, appreciate the comments and glad you agree! Thought people may wonder why I didnt use a flash...

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  1.   Thu 10/5/2012 06:24
    1. Pieter Venter
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      Stunning image Laura !!
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  1.   Thu 10/5/2012 10:44
    1. LauraD
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      Thanks Pieter!

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  1.   Sat 12/5/2012 14:37
    1. Johan.Smit
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      Laura, Really Awesome-Awesome Image, Love all It
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  1.   Sun 13/5/2012 07:22
    1. Francois van Heerden
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      Greatresult with the spot! Well captured Laura!

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  1.   Sun 13/5/2012 14:54
    1. LauraD
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      Thanks Johan and Francois

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