Wild Dog...

[v.p.nurdeen]

Botswana November 2010.
Camera: Nikon D300
Lens: Nikon 200-400 f4 with 1.4x converter
Aperture: f/7.1
Shutters: 1/500
Speed: ISO 800

[Sid Garige]

VPN,

Very nice composition and perfect DOF. I would crop just a bit off of the right to get rid of that small plant sticking out. Also may be another round of USM on the dog?

[Ken Watkins]

VPN,

Sid has hit the nail on the head with his comment, I agree with him entirely

[Morkel Erasmus]

Nice pose and composition here VPN.
I agree with Sid on his crop and sharpening suggestions (just watch when applying that the dog's fur doens't become "scrunchy" :w3).
I would also consider applying some highlights toning via Luminosity masks as per Robert's method (sticky thread in Wildlife on top) with a very low opacity (10-15%) for a bit more detail to come through.

[Marc Mol]

Agree with above comments, a fine open mouth pose here VP.
TFS

[Vivaldo Damilano]

Lovely image VPN, love the comp and the dogs angle. I also agree with above comments on extra sharpening and removing plants.

[Rachel Hollander]

Hi VPN - Nice stance and I like that you can see the teeth. Good suggestions above for taking this up a notch.

TFS,
Rachel

[Harshad Barve]

VWD VPN , lovely image
TFS