Daybreak Predator

Gallery: WildlifePosted September 14, 201163 views5 comments

We had an early start from one of the camps in the Kruger Park when a Hyena appeared from nowhere. It went to drink from one of the waterholes and then promptly set off again om search of breakfast. It was just after daybreak so the light was still low but the golden light was shining.

Camera Model Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Shooting Date/Time 08/21/11 06:26:36
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/320
Av( Aperture Value ) 4.0
ISO Speed 1000
Flash Off

Crits and comments always welcome.

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by Ashley Vincent on September 15, 2011 at 2:47 AM

There were reported Hyena cub sightings near the Skukuza camp while I was there a few weeks back, and we even waited a while on a couple of days near where there den was thought to be (under a culvert just off the road) but had no joy. In fact, I never got to see even one Hyena the entire trip, so hopefully you consider yourself real lucky Neal :^)

Registered on March 1, 2011, 154 Posts, 2083 Comments

Comment posted by Jeffry Oonk on September 15, 2011 at 6:23 AM

You have captured this hyena is beautiful colors of the early African morning Neal,

Like the looks of the hyena a lot.
Thx
Jef

Registered on February 5, 2011, 21 Posts, 122 Comments

Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on September 15, 2011 at 1:29 PM

Nice light indeed Neal. The hyena has a nice look back pose and the catch light is a good addition. Although I like the complimenting colors in the FG and BG, I do find the bush behind the subject and the lack of separation a bit unfortunate. You did well shooting wide open to maximise separation. Also the FG grasses overlapping the subject are distracting IMO. Toning these down a bit may help reduce the effect.

Registered on February 24, 2006, 504 Posts, 7203 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Gulash on September 15, 2011 at 10:26 PM

Fine composition Neal. I like the way he/she is looking back at you. Nice detail on the face and I like the background habitat. The foreground grass in front of the hyena is slightly unfortunate.

Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments

Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on September 20, 2011 at 12:40 AM

Love the look you are getting from the Hyena and the color palette is great. I wish the green bush wasn't there, but hey, can't have everything right? nice work on this Neal and good job working with what you were given.

Registered on June 19, 2008, 1005 Posts, 8028 Comments