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To the Victor

by Richard Sandor

Gallery: WildlifePosted September 13, 2017169 views3 comments
I took this photo  shortly after it had caught the warthog. Per the guide, it was a bit unusual to see the warthog being eaten head first. Olympus E-M1.2 and 12-100 lens at 1/200, f/5.6 and ISO 200. Richard

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Comment posted by Shirley Freeman on September 13, 2017 at 2:59 PM
Excellent capture (for both of you).  I am glad that he is eating him head first, as that makes it a little easier to view, for those of us that are a bit squeamish in things like that.  The detail is amazing, and to have him looking at you like that with those steel eyes, makes me think that you best get your shot and leave, as he will protect his dinner.  Nicely done.   
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Comment posted by David Bogener on September 14, 2017 at 4:34 PM
Outstanding behavioral image.  Great eye contact and pose.  I like the low angle.
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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on September 15, 2017 at 11:35 AM
It appears you handled a tricky lighting situation nicely.  The pose is so good it feels posed!  enlightened
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