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Another worthy effort in B & W processing, Morkel.
I like the comp a lot, I think is a tad bright though, a bit darker would look nice for me.
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Thanks Dan.

Originally Posted by
dankearl
I think is a tad bright though
Hence I said "high key lion"
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Hi Morkel, I do like the space all around and position of the subject, however I'm with Dan, I would expect this to be far higher in contrast between the Black & Whites, hence High Key. Having the midtones for me, gives the impression more of a B/W image rather than a contrasty one. I also feel the darker BKG bush competes with the subject, lightening this I feel brings more focus to the subject IMHO.
Just my take. 
TFS
Steve
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Last edited by Morkel Erasmus; 09-24-2012 at 06:31 AM.
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Hi Morkel,
interesting composition with a lot of space.Like the placement of the lion in the frame, quite nice.
Usual IQ, but think it is not really High key , from my POV there should be less mid tones than presented.But the biggest issue are the OOF bushes and dunes ,i find they are a bit distracting for me.Think they are not giving anything to the image.
On the other hand ,they BG could be then quite empty.So actually i am not sure about them.
I think overall, it is not my cuppa...: Sorry Morkel.
But always interesting what are you are trying out.
So,keep going.
TFS Andreas
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OP wins for me......on my NEC Multisynch in a dark room, the background does not come across too bright...and lion is IMO regally overlooking his kingdom...too me the rear right distant foliage seems to add a sense of height and dimension.....without it the King seems to be sitting on a bump (less regal) rather than atop a tall hill (more regal)....(maybe its my time in Lewa where such hills and backdrop are not uncommon)
Of course I see the image as more emotive this way so what is distracting to some only adds interest to me...
Last edited by Steve Uffman; 09-24-2012 at 06:47 PM.
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Morkel - I like the wide open space but I too find myself wishing that the oof foliage beyond the ridge was not there (and I know you don't like to clone). Also there's a halo along the lion's back. This is one that just isn't working for me as well as the others in your series. I would love to see it in color though.
TFS,
Rachel
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From following the thread and looking at the reposts Morke, I would be swayed to try something in between your repost and steve's. The brightness of your respost looks better IMHO but it needs a bit of punch in the shadow areas to make the lion really pop.
Jamie
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Originally Posted by
Jamie_Douglas
From following the thread and looking at the reposts Morke, I would be swayed to try something in between your repost and steve's.
thanks Jamie - I agree, will try tonight...
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I like your first repost...I like it in colors and I like it in B&W>>>Nice one mate!
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