Spotted Hyena

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• red45 (26975)
• [2005-12-11 13:05]

Hi Scott!

Very nice capture of this couple [did you noticed bird ;-) ?]. Hyena looks little strange on so green BG [I mean, it is rare view in African savannahs]. Interesting note and good photo!

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• Janice (17794)
• [2005-12-11 14:15]

This ugly fella looks very well fed and healthy, not quite as skinny as those in teh wild! And the little bird looks very brave, I hope he managed to get a crumb or two off the bone. Hood shot Scoyy, nice to see a hyena here.
Thanks, Janice

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• livios (16856)
• [2005-12-11 14:42]

Scott, although I've never seen one of them in person, I like them.

Great picture of this very nice animal.

I like composition, colors and pose.

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• wallhalla15 (13829)
• [2005-12-11 15:09]

Fantastic shot Scott, stunning details, great sharpness and colours. Great POV, composition and note. Thanks for posting.

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• chiliu (6448)
• [2005-12-11 15:22]

Hi Scott,
Very good capture!
Great details and POV,
very interesting note.
Well done and thank you!

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• fiyo (8876)
• [2005-12-11 16:46]

Excellent capture Scott,
Very good lighting, sharp and detailed image, very nice colours.TFS

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• Dave (2171)
• [2005-12-11 18:28]

Boy Scott, how would you like to have one of these for a pet? The neighbor's rottweiler wouldn't feel like the big dog on the block anymore...
Heard of these all my life, but this is the first time I've seen one!
Great picture even if it did come from a zoo...;-)
Thanks,
Dave

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• ellis49 (28941)
• [2005-12-12 2:11]

Hi Scott,
you caught this ugly friend very well.
I love the low POV. Good details, well composed and nice pose.
Very well done.

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• liquidsunshine (11488)
• [2005-12-12 2:13]

Hi Scott,
Good sharp detail and colours. Great POV.
Nicely composed and good exposure. Getting the bird too was a great bonus.
Thanks for posting. Enjoy your week.

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• manyee (20016)
• [2005-12-12 2:34]

Hi Scott,
I really enjoyed your note. It had me going. : )
Good shot of the spotted hyena. Weird looking creature... and even more weirdly-built. But here it is... great capture. TFS. : )

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• ddg (5015)
• [2005-12-12 3:59]

Hello Scott, superb shot! This Hyena is perfect!! Sharpness, colors and attitude are good. Very well done, Didier.

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• Graal (5002)
• [2005-12-12 5:18]

Hi Scott,
good portrait, very nice colours. I like it a lot. Interesting note. Well done.
Rgs, Aleksander

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• ridfa (4094)
• [2005-12-12 5:53]

Très beau cliché. L'oiseau au bas de la photo donne une dimension supplémentaire à la composition.

TFS

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• gerhardt (11541)
• [2005-12-12 6:24]
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Its a nice scene and a lovely animal to find in the wild. Its sharp and the birds adds interest.

The places where one can find such an animal in SA is limited. The colors are a little bit "off" and I tried my hand at a WS to correct this. Please tell me what you think.

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• dew77 (13069)
• [2005-12-12 6:25]

Hello Scott!
Wonderful capture.POV,sharpness,details and composition are excellent.TFS...:-)

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• touristdidi (2466)
• [2005-12-12 11:12]

Looks nasty! Great photo!

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• marhowie (35311)
• [2005-12-12 18:08]

Just time for a quick look man..
Excellent capture!
Howard

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• CTP (3183)
• [2005-12-12 19:36]

Hi Scott,
Excellent Hyena shot with great pov,colors,sharpness,focus,note and dof.TFS
CT

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• Luc (14719)
• [2005-12-12 20:52]

Personal assessment of the photo: very good. Nice ws of Gerhard IMO.
Capacity of evocation in me: strong.
Strong visual impact.
Personal assessment of the note: complete.
Thank you very much Scott.
Have a Great holiday season my friend.

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• moemf (701)
• [2005-12-13 9:34]

Hi Scott

I've seen these in the wild and they are much bigger than they appear on TV aren't they? They are so ugly it's almost become beautiful. Well caught here.

Watch out next time, I see he's licking his lips. :)

Thanks

Reinier

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• AnimalExplorer (8902)
• [2005-12-13 16:03]

Very nice capture of this spotted hyena I also like the added bonus of that berave little bird. :)

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• ScottHale (420)
• [2005-12-15 17:18]

Scott,
Great notes, it really kept me interested.
I don't like this animal when I see it ripping the loins off elephants, lions & elk.
I can't change the way nature does things but man is it seemingly cruel!
I do like this picture and I know you couldn't travel to Africa for this shot (You probably will someday) and you couldn't control the background. I think technically this picture is great, the composition and framing works well and catching the grackle in the shot is even more of a bonus. Just being able to photograph a Hyena is special enough, you'll be telling your future grandkids someday, I saw a Grackle pestering a Hyena, you'll have proof with this picture.
You also captured his teeth. Did he actually bare his teeth to a bird?
Anyway, sorry I haven't been around TN much, been busy and just had time for a quick post on TL.
Take care,
Scott

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• coasties (27526)
• [2005-12-23 18:29]

Hi Scott

Only 12 hours till Christmas day here in New Zealand. No critique this time, just to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a safe New Year.