Zebra..

[v.p.nurdeen]

Ngorongoro May 2011.
Camera: Nikon D300
Lens: Nikon 200-400 f4
Aperture: f/7.1
Shutters: 1/800
Speed: ISO 400

[dankearl]

Nice composition!
I would just crop the sliver of white at the top.

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi VPN, for me overall it just looks flat and needs some punch to bring out the potential within the image. I quite like the content & composition, it just needs a little more work. I agree with Dan about either cropping the white area or just adding in some more green BKG.

I would then also try:
- To bring out any detail in the eye to give it definition
- Apply some Curves ie linear contrast
- Adjust both left & right sliders in Levels
- Apply Luminosity mask, or some Vibrance/Saturation

TFS
Steve

[Rachel Hollander]

Hi VPN -I like the comp and good suggestions above for adding a little punch. Maybe a bit of ccw rotation too?

TFS,
Rachel

[Tom Graham]

Me, I'm not fond of the shady side of strong light. But sometimes there is no other choice.
Tom

[Hilary Hann]

vpn, this is a sweet portrait and I'm sure with Steve's processing suggestions you will get a lot more out of it.

[Shreyas Mantri]

Hi VPN, adding on to the post-production ideas above, also might want to play around with the clarity/sharpness as it may help with the softness on the face and snout of the zebra.

[Harshad Barve]

crop sliver from top and you have winner here
TFS