Black-Backed Jackals on Zebra remains

Critique Style Requested: Standard

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Description

Namibia
It’s very interesting, observing the hierarchy of the predators and clean-up crew.
First, the alpha predators eat all they can from their kill. Then, the jackals move in, with the Vultures waiting on the sidelines for their turn at the leftover morsels.

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all comments and suggestions most welcome

Technical Details

Nikon D850
80-400 @ 220
Software: Adobe Photoshop 26.2 + DxO Pre Raw 4
Exposure Time: 1/180 sec
F Number: f/9
ISO Speed Ratings: ISO 320
Exposure Program: Aperture priority
Metering Mode: Spot
Exposure Bias: 0.67 EV


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All the elements are very nicely framed in the image, narrates the story nicely but I would like to see the eye of atleast one jackal distinctly.