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    Vincent Grafhorst
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    Seems lions are popular in this forum lately, so I thought let me post another one as well. This is the same lion as in my previous post. I am sure there will be many different opinions on this one again...

    Khutse Game Reserve, central kalahari, Botswana.

    Camera Model Canon EOS 40D
    Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
    Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/200
    Av( Aperture Value ) 6.3
    Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
    Exposure Compensation -1/3
    ISO Speed 200
    Lens EF500mm f/4L IS USM
    Focal Length 500.0 mm
    Image Size 3888x2592
    Image Quality RAW
    Flash Off
    White Balance Mode Color Temperature(5200K)
    AF Mode One-Shot AF

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    Never too many lions, so keep posting them!

    I think I like this better than the earlier one, preferring more of the profile here. I can't decide if I like the OOF bushes in the foreground or not. Initially, I thought that was what bothered me the most in the image, but now I'm wondering if it helps make the lion look more hidden and secretive.

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    Hi Vincent

    I have just looked at your other image , this was is definitely better ,I know it is all subjective but the other seem flat and no real subject interest that one could connect with.

    This image the light seems a bit harsh and slightly overexposed especially with blown sky which I personally would crop. I know you are showing the subject in its natural setting but I think the FG and BG is too distracting.

    I am wondering if you have changed your PP in any way ?

    Thanks for sharing and I am sure this image will have many different opinions which is what the forum is all about:)

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    I like this image because it is intriguing. Intriguing because the lion is not looking at you - causing one to wonder what it is looking at. To me, this type of image is often more interesting that the one with the "perfect" head angle. :)

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    I like this one better too Vincent. More interest due to wondering what he's looking at. I personally like the OOF vegetation and the "sparkly" effect from the bright sun although I'd take a bit more off the top to eliminate the hardpan that's brightly visible.
    Steve

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    better than the earlier,as in lateral ,but a bit underexposed.

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