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Wet Hunter


Wet Hunter
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Copyright: Nico van Gijsen (Nico) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 199 W: 1 N: 335] (1321)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-05-21
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Nikon D70, Nikkor 70-300mm AF-G
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/500 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-06-19 8:53
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Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Our very wet jackal (Black-Backed Jackal; Afrikaans: Rooijakkals; Canis mesomelas) was found hunting early one morning after the rains had fallen in the normally arid Kalahari of Botswana. One could see that rain is something this little fellow was not quite used to, he looked so uncomfortable. It was early winter and he looked cold as well. I tried to frame him with the bush on either side and the sunlight behind hom showing some hope of a warmer day.
These jackals are a commons sight in the Kalahari, being nocturnal and diurnal. They are some of the most adaptable animals on earth and knwon to be weary and cunning.
Their long drawn out calls at night contribute much to the African bush experience.
ddg, soccer, marhowie, Dando, Luc, Athila, Janice, scottevers7, rsiliato has marked this note useful
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Hi Nico,

I really like the pose of the jackal. The jackal is looking straight into the camera. Very well done.

Jan-Hendrik

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  • ddg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 867 W: 24 N: 1008] (5507)
  • [2006-06-19 9:04]

Hello Nico, well caught this Canis mesomelas after a wet hunter!! The pose of animal is interesting, great composition and colors too, TFS, Didier.

Very nice Nico, I like it.
Great exposure control, sharpness, and detail..
I like the animals expression (eyes)and pose as well.
Very well done.

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  • Dando Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 637 W: 32 N: 792] (3084)
  • [2006-06-19 11:26]

Hi Niko, nice shot of this jackal in it's natural environment. Good details and POV. Well captured and TFS.
Dean.

WOW! Lovely jackal, really wet!
I always look for jackals when I'm in Africa, I love them, they always give nice pose to shot!
Andrea

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  • Athila Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 335 W: 239 N: 493] (1982)
  • [2006-06-19 14:21]

Hi Nico,

Nice image. It is sharp and well exposed. Usually we do not recommend centring subject, but here it's ok since the bushes on both side are framing your main subject and all viewer's attention is focused on the Jackal.

Excellent et very natural picutre. TFS.

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3277 W: 148 N: 6163] (18832)
  • [2006-06-20 5:36]

HI Nico, the little fellow looks very wary of you, quite unsure of what you're doing with the camera in your hand!! Excellent pose, I can see him all ready to run if you move. Well captured, thank you...
Janice

Nico,

Well done on exposure as the BG is very bright and not always easy to get the subject detailed in these instances. The Composition and detail shown are great under fairly tricky circumstances. TFS,
Sheriff

Hi Nico,
Excellent shot here. You managed the light very well with the darker area around the jackel and the brighert backround. Colors and detail look great. I love the pose with the direct eye contact. A lot of expression in that face. Very nice camera work!
Scott

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  • chiliu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1457 W: 0 N: 1176] (6526)
  • [2006-06-20 23:00]

Hi Nico,
Really wonderful wildlife image! Great composition, good details and nice natural colours.
Very well done!

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