Spotted Hyena cub


Posted by Steve Kaluski on Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:14 am

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Another frame from a Hyena den we visited, this little one was just chilling just outside the den entrance, as the 'clan' had left to hunt. Just think at this age they have very distinctive features, some feel they are cute, but then wait until they reach Adulthood!!! Personally I would have liked a tad more below, just a wee bit tight for me. 

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Thanks to those who viewed or commented on the previous posting.

Steve

Subject: Spotted Hyena cub (Crocuta crocuta) outside den
Location: SA
Camera: Canon 1DX MKII
Lens: 200-400 f/4
Exposure: 1/200s at f/9 ISO800 HH
Original format: Landscape, slight crop from the top, almost FF width
Processed via: LRCC Classic & PSCC2019

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by MalcolmBenn on Thu Oct 17, 2019 8:54 am
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lol ya cute isn't quite the word that comes to mind but it is a good image (Hyenas give me the creeps :))
The frame doesn't look overly tight to me but if it bothers you you could increase the canvas size and use the spot healing tool and the clone stamp to fill in a bit of the foreground, it would be a minor alteration.
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by Steve Kaluski on Thu Oct 17, 2019 1:23 pm
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Thanks Malcolm, the framing is just OK for me, having a tad more below will balance the image more, but I can live with it. 

As you say, I could extend below, no problem, but there are better ways to add any additional canvas compared to Spot or Clone as these can create repeat patterns no matter how good you and would easily be picked up and not pass QC checks, but the tools now are far more specific for key applications. :)
 

by Carol Clarke on Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:42 pm
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Well I have a lot of respect for the hyena and their place in the overall scheme of things, and yes, the cubs are just as cute as the other babies.  :) 

A sweet pose and the light catches this little one beautifully.  A lovely image, Steve.

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by Halo on Fri Oct 18, 2019 1:13 am
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I ´ve always found small hyana cute and your picture deserve it very well
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by Cynthia Crawford on Wed Oct 23, 2019 6:38 am
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Interesting how the young of most species trigger "cute" in our human minds. And this IS cute to my mind. A lovely inquisitive pose .
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