Wild Dogs

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The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

Description

When I recently compiled my favorite moments of 2023, the top pick wasn’t just one encounter. It was actually comprised of several encounters that occurred over eight days while leading my Zambia tour in September. Our group had tremendous luck with African wild dogs, not just seeing them day after day (in two different national parks), but witnessing various interactions with a number of different species.

On this particular morning, we came across a pack in South Luangwa, which had just killed a puku (antelope). They were already digging in when we arrived… eventually things got even more interesting when a spotted hyena barged in and tried to claim its share.

Technical Details

Canon R5
Canon 100-500mm
ISO 800
1/800th
f/7.1

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This is really intense Max. Great eye contact with one and buried heads of the others. I find the black and bright yellow/orange colors to be a warning not to get in the way.

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Max: I really like the intensity of this image.

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