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The morning after...

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Posted by David Sewell on January 24, 2009 at 9:40 AM
... the night before. This spotted hyena was one of a group I photographed in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. Judging by the carcass nearby, he and his mates had spent the previous night feasting on a buffalo that had got stuck in the river. They all looked the worse for wear, and reminded me of a group just getting back from a night on the tiles.

Nikon D200, 50-500mm Sigma at 500mm, 1/60th @f11, rated at 400 asa
Crop about 40% of original, with contrast increased.
Posted by Ray on January 24, 2009 at 10:17 AM
I glad that this is a crop, because otherwise I would have commented accordingly.

An excellent capture, I seem to remember how he feels.
Posted by Lee Newman on January 24, 2009 at 10:23 AM
The first thing I thought about this was he looks like hes had a night on the town :smile:
Good capture & the comp suits the image very well.

Lee
Posted by John Robinson on January 24, 2009 at 11:52 AM
Good stuff , but reminds me of someone ! :wink:
JohnR
Posted by Tom Smit on January 24, 2009 at 11:58 AM
That must be an hell of a night.
Good shot.
:toast: :toast:
Posted by Lea Roberts on January 24, 2009 at 4:21 PM
lol nice one, looks like i feel some mornings.

lea
Posted by Brett Lewis on January 25, 2009 at 5:15 PM
Yep, been there...! LOL! Nicely captured and fun image..

Brett :toast: