Comment from Sange
Nice capture Mary. You have nice stop action capturing him as he walks by. You can also.ost feel the heat from the bright sun. You did well on exposure/ white balance but I feel focus is a bit soft on the head. Focal point needs to be the eye.
Would need to know what focus point you use on camera. Center meter is best.

 Comment Written 08-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Jan-2016

Thanks again still getting used to settings and thought I had center meter but realized after it was not will take awhile definitely more settings on 7200 to 3100 ☺

Comment from photobeat
what a natural shot, the details are amazing, wondering how it would look like if it was cropped a bit, he looks so thirsty, color balance and light balance are fantastic, well doer friend, beny ")

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2016

Thanks Beny, did crop but decided this was best showing the surrounds. They fed them ice blocks a little while later to help them with the heat. :) Mary

Comment from michiganmike
A very nice shot with excellent composition. I like all the room he has to move in and the similarity of the setting to his natural environment. Great colors and very nice details.

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2016

Thanks Mike I appreciate your encouraging words ☺ Mary

Comment from GaliaG
This is such a ugly animal, no idea why it exists

excellent use of rule of 3, excellent focus, details, colors and contrast

good composition and presentation

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2016

Thanks so much, guess if we don't have ugly we can't recognize beauty as a contrast. Really appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from Joelgraphuchin
Initial impact: an interesting presentation
Creativity of presentation: Great note! It tells so much. It helps me to enjoy this picture
Color Harmony: eye-pleasing natural
Center of Interest: the image is sharp and clean. Great focus on the hyena and habitat
Technical Excellence: good framing to tell what hyena is and where he can live.

Well done and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2016

Thanks so much Joel, your encouragement is appreciated. :) Mary

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Great looking shot of the spotted Hyena!. Fine example of wild life photography. Your timing appears to be perfect and you have captured the animal in its natural habitat very well.
Well done!

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2016

Thanks so much, your positive feedback is appreciated. :) Mary

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Nice interesting & educational notes!
How about their peculiar laughter?!?
An interesting initial impact. Harmonious setting.
Nice perspective & narrow DOF.
Great, you include verdant patches as they make this monotone surroundings livelier!
An artistic rendition. Monochromatic colors. Excellent details & features. Impressive fur spots & textures. Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 05-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Jan-2016

Thanks so much Dick, your encouragement is appreciated. :) Mary