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from matushkamedous/Matushka (33) 
on June 20, 2008 4:57:00 PM CDT
Charming graphic game! Documentary grotesque.
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from stevemills/Steve (1,755) 
on February 9, 2007 11:01:28 AM CST
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This one may not be flawless technically, but artistically, it surely is, so it's getting a three from me. Sometimes you just have to be in the right place and the right time. I think this one would be great as a large print hanging on your living room wall. I just realized that the chin of the rear animal is not the only thing that proves it is real, but I just noticed the two overlapping left ears. Great.
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from mbiasion/Enrico (9,569)
on February 7, 2007 2:37:01 AM CST
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Hi Michael, this is a really interesting idea, I like it! The fur of the "animal on the right side" seems more blur than the other, but I think is not a big problem. The tones are very good, I like it and are better than the usual black and white for this image. Best regards, Enrico
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from marleyman64/Bob (222)
on February 7, 2007 12:51:50 AM CST
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I think this is a great photo although I think you have used a bit too much visual enhancment on it. But it is still an exellent photo that deserves a good rating! Thanks for sharing it.
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from ryan92/Ryan (334)
on February 6, 2007 11:26:56 PM CST
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hey michael very nice picture it is awsome the ligting is perfect and the creativity is very good. over all excellent pic keep up the good work.
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from bigwad101/Greg (631)
on February 6, 2007 10:35:49 PM CST
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This shot is just great...No sense in judging the quality when there has already been enough previously. I'll just say you are one lucky individual to be in the spot you were when the picture was captured. Other then the slight visibility of the second head of the zebras, one would think you manipulated the photo with an image editor. Thanks for sharing this shot...excellent job.
Note....I've read before that no two zebras have the same stripes. Similar to human finger prints. After studying the photo for awhile, I do see some distinct variances in stripes between these two zebras. Although I wouldn't want to study the stripes of a whole heard of zebras looking for dissimilarities to prove or disprove they are all different.
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from strix/Sheila (1,249)
on February 6, 2007 10:20:00 PM CST
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I can't resist but add 3 TU to this excellent photo. Great timing and alignment! One of my favorites for at least the last month here. I like the tone, but I would like to see it a bit brighter, but it's probably just my ancient monitor. Congrats!
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from e10/Brian H (1,043)
on February 6, 2007 8:07:32 PM CST
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Nice capture, Michael. The lighting and focus are great. You might get a kick out of looking at my twin zebra pic:
Black & White
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from johngoyer/John (84,201)
on February 6, 2007 3:55:22 PM CST
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Gorgeous shot and a rare capture to be sure! Nothing to add but thumbs, and the thought that luck is usually just being prepared well for the moment when it comes - congrats! John
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from gbloore/Glenn (5,603)
on February 6, 2007 3:48:19 PM CST
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I am not sure how anyone could justify anyhting other than three thumbs up here. Timing is obviously perfect. Detail is great. Congrats on capitalizing on a truly once in a lifetime opportunity.
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from ger0412/Ger v tongeren (167)
on February 6, 2007 2:39:45 PM CST
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This is a really good picture, i think it's a good choise to do it in black and white. that make's the picture verry nice too look at. Perfect.
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from rodibest/Rodi (2,205)
on February 6, 2007 12:17:49 PM CST
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I am seating here, loking at your picture, enjoying like a kid, asking my self when I will be as patient and curious enough to bring somtehing like this.
Perfect shot.
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from josedp/José Manuel (526)
on February 6, 2007 11:27:17 AM CST
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Congratulations ¡!! Nothing to add to a perfect Picture. Symmetry, balance, opportunity
every thing is perfect. Sorry there are only three thumbs up. José Manuel.
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from ofiersigal/Ofier (83)
on February 6, 2007 11:09:52 AM CST
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wow, what a great shot! i too thought that it was a clone at first glance but realized it wasn't when the stripes didn't match. in fact, i was so pleased when it wasn't a clone and got even more excited about the photo. a question, how many shots did you fire off before getting this excellent one?
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From mike2steve/Michael (3,309)
on February 6, 2007 11:13:59 AM CST
I did it with only two shots, they were actually quite calm and on their way to an overshaded feeding ground.
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from natassa/Anastassia (1,731)
on February 6, 2007 10:29:50 AM CST
Hi Michael! It is really amazing how you managed to get this wonderful photo. It is really wonderful! I like that the photo is not in color. Absolutely perfect! Thank you, Natassa
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From mike2steve/Michael (3,309)
on February 6, 2007 10:54:42 AM CST
I don't know what went wrong, but your thumbs up do not count. But thank you for spending the time on such nice words !!
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from mitchellb/Mitchell (197)
on February 6, 2007 10:25:12 AM CST
good stuff. see patients pays off all the time!!!
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from deleted207185/deleted (13,287)
on February 6, 2007 9:59:10 AM CST
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One of the best photos I've seen in a long time - it epitomizes 'catching the moment'.
I suggest you made the right move NOT removing the nose of the other as it would then turn your shot into a Photoshop contrivance, which it is not.
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from detiem/Rein (555)
on February 6, 2007 9:39:12 AM CST
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What a lucky guy you are! A great picture. I think it's good you didn't remove the nose of the second zebra, because now one can see it's really a good timed picture in stead of a photoshoptrick.
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from medhat/Medhat (2,716)
on February 6, 2007 9:37:59 AM CST
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Michael I can Not give less than 3 TU, indeed sometimes it pays off to be patient and my question how patient you was to get those guys in that position. marvellous shot and all the tech. aspect are there. thank you for shown this great shot.
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from ojbirke/Ole Jacob (1,264)
on February 6, 2007 9:24:23 AM CST
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Wow, great picture Michael. Great composition. You have relly had the luck by finding the right spot for this one. I used some time berore I found the nose of the second zebra. :) Thank you for sharing this.
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From mike2steve/Michael (3,309)
on February 6, 2007 9:27:33 AM CST
I left the one nose in as a clue. Initially I want to crop it out, but I found it is nice as is.
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from anjohan1/Andreas (6,155)
on February 6, 2007 9:22:15 AM CST
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Wow.Hats off. Right place at the right time. Right composition and DOF. Great picture. I like the sephia tone. But I would like to see it in colour. Thanks for sharing. regards Andreas
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from divetex/Tom (6,182)
on February 6, 2007 9:09:55 AM CST
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This is a stunningly wonderful photo. I'm curious - How long did you have to wait, and how many times did you have to re-position yourself? This is just superb. Sharp, clear, light balance, DOF, all perfect. Wow!
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From mike2steve/Michael (3,309)
on February 6, 2007 9:26:08 AM CST
In total I shot two. On the other one there are two heads. Ihad to wait about 45 seconds, guess I was just lucky.
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from lurchi/Ulrich (61,683)
on February 6, 2007 9:06:41 AM CST
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Great capture Michael, perfectly executed and cropped. The warm sepia adds to the surreal appearance and the humor of the shot. It takes a while to understand who's who, but even when it's figured out it doesn't make me stop smiling. Very nice work!
Regards, U.
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from tea123/Tomasz (4,331)
on February 6, 2007 9:04:19 AM CST
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Great, great, great Michael. You are totally right - it pays off to be patient. Amazing photo - the way the zebras stand, and how You captured the momentum. BW photo just underlines colours of nature in this photo. No doubt 3TU, and don't know is there any flaw. All the best - tea123
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from linda77/Linda (683)
on February 6, 2007 9:03:16 AM CST
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looking at this photo in small format i had the doubt it was a mirror effect.., but enlarging it i saw is a natural effect. it's perfect, no more to say, great shot!
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from guyprives/Guy (503)
on February 6, 2007 8:59:33 AM CST
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WOW
michael in the first look i thought it a clone but just after i saw the second head.
amazing
what a catch i like it
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From skali1874/Jennifer (21)
on February 7, 2007 12:09:51 AM CST
Wow, beautiful photo. Such an impact, he must have been starring right at you!
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From mike2steve/Michael (3,309)
on February 7, 2007 11:11:59 AM CST
Yes and they have a better eye sight than lions. Thanks for the comment.
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