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27-JUL-2004 Michael Kilpatrick

Without A Leg To Stand On

Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel
1/1000s f/8.0 at 400.0mm iso400 full exif

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Canon DSLR Challenge29-Mar-2009 14:42
Grusome shot, indeed, but your title makes it a bit more easily enjoyed with the humor. Nicely shot, Michael. ~Lydia
Michael Kilpatrick29-Mar-2009 12:33
Thanks Nico, Traveller and dt for your comments. Regards Michael
Canon DSLR Challenge28-Mar-2009 16:47
What a super shot!...and a great title. -dtallakson
Canon DSLR Challenge28-Mar-2009 10:17
Yeah, I'm not sure I'm going to vote for this either...but it sure is a superb shot. the telling moment/ Best Wishes, Traveller
jnconradie28-Mar-2009 05:33
Shame! It cost the giraffe more than just an arm and a leg, if you do no mind me saying so. A reflection of the harsh realities of trying to survive in a tough world. Nice one, Michael! Regards Nico
Michael Kilpatrick28-Mar-2009 03:18
Thanks Mary Anne. It was taken in a game reserve in South Africa. This animal is a brown hyena and it was having a contest with a jackal for possession of the carcase of a young giraffe. Finally the hyena had had enough and it picked up a leg that had become separated from the giraffe's body and walked slowly away. A bit gruesome, but that's life in the bush. Brown hyenas are mainly scavenagers and less aggressive than the more commonly seen spotted variety. I don't expect this shot to get votes, but I was going through some of my old images yesterday and the caption popped into my head. Regards Michael
Canon DSLR Challenge28-Mar-2009 02:14
Well shot and composed, but rather bizarre. Can you explain what's happening here, Michael?
--Mary Anne