Where's Mama?

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Hyena Pup, Botswana
When we drove by, this little fellow hopped out of his den, hoping we were his mom returning with food.

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D850 (then)
80-400 @ 120

Exposure Time: 1/800 sec
F Number: f/8
ISO Speed Ratings: ISO 3200
Exposure Program: Aperture priority
Metering Mode: Spot
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
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Whoever thought a hyena could be cute? (Well, sort of cute, on first reaction…) Very nice capture with good focus and a pleasing BG. Looks like it was very low light, from the specs. The larger version shows a bit of over-sharpening in some areas – I wonder if you have revisited the NR and sharpening with different choices? That is admittedly pixel-peeping, though, on an excellent image.

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Great look from this youngster Sandy. His food drive seems to be alive and well seeing if mom was bringing him anything to eat. Looks good to me.