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Hi Morkel - nice golden light and I like the low perspective. I also like the view of the hills in the distance. Would prefer if the fallen tree wasn't intersecting the leg but I know how you feel about cloning. I think I would have liked a little more space below and maybe an all water bottom edge if possible. I hope you enjoyed an amarula after taking this one. Looking forward to seeing many more of your shots from Mana Pools.
TFS,
Rachel
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It doesn't get much sharper and the light and water splash add interest.
I also would like a bit more water, but the overall image is very nice.
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Good choice with the low angle as it helps give a sense of size Morkel. Spot on processing and not nits there.
Good luck with putting together your safari plans and I am sure your images and skill will certainly lure the punters.
Jamie
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I love the quality of this image, including the light and detail. Very nice being able to see the water droplets and the background hills add to the depth.
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Hi Morkel, I'm in agreement with Rachel on the space & the tree, plus with Hilary on the droplets & BKG.
I'm not reposting, but just apply 'Fix warm whites' to the image. Personally I think it gives a cleaner/fresher 'look & feel' to the image, try it and let me know. 
TFS
Steve
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Hi Morkel,
like the soft colors and the composition, so do not mind about the FG.Maybe if the waterline would start in the LLC would be a bit better, but no deal breaker.It would have been great to get all the water droplets more visible, but not really possible, i think.
The layered FG to BG looks nice too, with different colors and tones giving a good depth to the image.
Would be interesting to see the magic `fix warm whites`effect that Steve was referring to,if you have the time please RP with these moves.
TFS Andreas
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Hi Morkel,
The low point of view really makes this for me. The light and the background also help. And I don't really expect pristine backgrounds, so the branches behind the legs don't bother me at all.
Thanks for sharing,
Gerald
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Great detail in the subject Morkel and the angle of view is perfect to keep my interest. I like the water droplets falling from the mouth very much. The hills in the BKGR are also good. If anything could have improved this picture it would have been a more dramatic sky, in my humble opinion. The sky as seen is fairly bland.
Cheers
Austin
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