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Laughing Hyena


Laughing Hyena
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Copyright: Annick Vanderschelden (vanderschelden) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2712 W: 78 N: 7405] (30147)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-07-21
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon 400mm 2.8 IS
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Intimate Portraits [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-09-23 2:49
Viewed: 1512
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
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The Spotted Hyena, or Laughing Hyena, (Crocuta crocuta) is a mammal of the order Carnivora. They are moderately large, terrestrial carnivores native to Africa.

They are best known for a chirping, birdlike bark that resembles the sound of hysterical human laughter. Though often labeled incorrectly as a scavenger, the spotted hyena is actually a powerful hunter, the majority of its nourishment being derived from live prey. Spotted hyenas are the most common predator in sub-saharan Africa, living in savannah, dry woodland and desert habitats.

Taken in Hilvarenbeek; safaripark "Beekse Bergen"

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Camera Model Name
Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Shooting Date/Time
21/07/2007 16:04:32
Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/800Sec.
Av(Aperture Value)
F4.0
Metering Modes
Evaluative metering
Exposure Compensation
-1/3
ISO Speed
640
Lens
EF400mm f/2.8L IS USM
Focal Length
400,0 mm
Image size
3888 x 2592
Image Quality
RAW
Flash
Off
White Balance
Daylight
AF mode
One-Shot AF

Have a nice day...
Annick

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To uleko: Thanks Ullavanderschelden 1 09-23 10:36
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Hi nice shot
I can´t see the hyena laughing but it´s a great shot as well
well focused and nice pov
moment is very good
Toba

Hi Annick
Another great portrait. I like almost unicolor situation but contrast is great. Perfect sharpness good composition
Best wishes
Krzysztof

Hello Annick,
Beautiful capture with excellent use of light. What a marvel a master crafts man can achieve with his tools!
Salutes,
Anil.

hello annick,
the hyenna looks quite interested in what you are doing, the eye contact is very good, liked the composition and the lighting, sharp image,
well done as usual,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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  • eev Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 67 W: 34 N: 65] (744)
  • [2007-09-23 5:16]

Nice portrait Annick, Very sharp image with great colors. Funny though this guy doesn't seem to be in a laughing mood.

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 727 W: 98 N: 1694] (5406)
  • [2007-09-23 5:18]

As ugly as the creature is, you have manged to capture it in a delightfully sympathetic way. I love the expression in those eyes: bright and alert.
Superb composition: one for a family album for sure (in his/her family, not mine :D )
TFs
silke

Hi Annick.
Stunning detail with wonderful sharpness, detail and exposure. Fantastic look you are getting for this portrait, excellent.

Kathleen

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1381 W: 126 N: 5246] (23469)
  • [2007-09-23 8:59]

Hello Annick, great shot of the Hyena ! It's a nice portrait, very good eye contact, very sharp and very well exposed. Thanks !

Mario

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3005 W: 162 N: 1005] (2941)
  • [2007-09-23 9:46]
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Hello Annick,
I always imagined these as being rather nasty animals but having seen them once in an enclosure in Gambia I thought they were rather nice!! Perhaps I'm strange!! Anyway, this is an excellent close-up where he certainly doesn't approve of you taking this photo! :-) Excellent sharp capture in natural colours.
TFS and regards, Ulla

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 926 W: 0 N: 1998] (8963)
  • [2007-09-23 9:52]

Hi Annick
Great portrait.Very sharp whit as usual great details.Good DOF and lovely catch light in the eye's.
TFS Michel

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  • kjpweb Gold Star Critiquer [C: 332 W: 86 N: 1084] (4788)
  • [2007-09-23 10:58]

Brilliant as always - and despite their reputation they are - as Ulla said really not ugly at all! Interesting also the ridge on top of the head. Good DOF despite F4 - excellent detail! Cheers, Klaus

salut annick
un regard fixe qui regarde bien l'objectif que demander de mieux belle netteté et prise naturelle, bien vu
gilbert

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  • rcrick Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 717 W: 38 N: 1560] (5019)
  • [2007-09-23 20:40]

Hi Annick, Wow great portrait this guy is looking right down the barrel of the lens, excellent detail, very good separation between foreground and background lovely shot, Cheers Rick

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-09-24 10:03]

Hello Annick

Exceptional focus and clarity.The details are sharp.Excellent lighting showing beautiful textures int he fur.The POV is fantastic.TFS

Rob

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2270 W: 10 N: 2658] (15659)
  • [2007-09-24 15:14]

Hola Annick,
una mirada que asusta...
magnífico retrato,
saludos
:) pt

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