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    Default Another Lion Portrait-Ngorongoro


    EastAfrica0641 by docsanjeev, on Flickr
    7D and 100-400 L
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    f/5.6
    ISO 320

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    No replies after about two days?
    I'll jump in, looks good, only think I'd like to see is more color saturation.
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    Thanks Tom, Agree with you regards the paler color. But what I observed was that the lions in Ngorongoro were more 'Tawny' colored than the Serengeti ones! Not sure if the altitude has anything to do with it. I tried to lift the shadows in the image, maybe that made it a bit more light and could see some noise in the dark shadow in the background.

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    Ok, then you likely have it spot on.
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    Hi Sanjeev, I like the expression, crop and having a darker backdrop.

    I would suggest you keep the darker BKG to help reduce any noise, but suprised you have the effect in the OP based on such a low ISO. However I would suggest:

    - Reduce the blue in the gums
    - Channel adjustment layer with a blend/opacity adjustment
    - Levels adjustment
    - Some selective sharpening

    I think it moves things along, although I'm doing this remotely so you may need to adjust further, but I hope it helps.

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    I do like Steve's repost better than OP.
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    nice details in this portrait Sanjeev! Steve's repost is an improvement IMHO.
    I like how it pops from the darker background too...
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