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Hi Anette, sorry get used to using shortcuts, saves breaking another nail whilst typing. 
FG - foreground, BKG - background, FF Full frame, not sure if there is a link to these, although I'm sure I have seen one somewhere.
I think the issue for me then is the old 2x, not a patch on the new one. thanks for the clarification re the 'leaf', your call on how you deal with that, or leave it?
The Milka bars are teasing me, but I need to get back into training and work off Xmas before Canada next month. Will keep you posted re Swizzyland in September, just waiting for dates and to confirmation.
Steve
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Hi Anette - A very nice scene with the black rhino out in the open and the layers of water, rocks, grass, trees and sky. As always, Steve has nailed the issues.
TFS,
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Anette,
I think Steve is objecting to the Structure (local contrast enhancement) introduced using Vivezia. At first I was not sure I liked it but it grows on me - the look is interesting in a kind of harsh way whcih matches the look of the rhino.
I would suggest cropping into a pano just below where the bright line of tan grass starts. The darker brush and blue sky diminishes the presence of the rhino in the image IMO.
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Hi Robert,
thank you very much Robert. I did by now an action on the Rhino, which brings out quite some detail with Surface blur! It did quite a good job on the Rhino. Will try the Structure of Vivezia as well for a comparison.
With taking out the dark bushes and blue sky, that really brings out the Rhino more, in my eyes ! 
Thanks so much Robert
Ciao
Anette
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Hi Anette ,
ver late on this one.
Like this Etosha scene, with an always good and interesting subject.
Nice colors and composition, would keep the OP , maybe getting rid of the blue sky, while still having a nice layers BG:
Tonality of FG and BG i find pleasing for the shooting conditions, but the rhino is not working for me.
It has kind of HDR look , too heavy for my taste, i think the shadows should be deeper, because they usually not lit under this shooting conditions.
I would reduce the blur filter by half the way.
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Hey Annette,
Great discussion here! As usual......Robert and I are on the same page for crop. I really feel Steve's repost is the way to go.....just a few ticks down more crop on the top to eliminate the greyish band and then you have a winner!
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I like what Steve did ito crop.
I'd take some off the LHS too to remove that OOF stump...
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Hi Anette, setting the WB to 'As shot' is fine, you were there and can remember approximately how it looked, so no issues there, it took to Auto just for, if you like, a 'happy balance' to start with.
The Red/Blue is just me, working on the file I just thought it needed adjusting. Clarity is fine, with the new versions of LR & CS6 you really do not need to crank it up unlike the older versions. If you adjust the new TIFF file with the Blue, Red & Levels adjustment you should be there, but apply the Blue adjustment with a white mask and paint back in the sky & water otherwise is looks a little washed out IMHO.
Not sure what the route you choose for getting more detail out does, or include, but I just keep it simple. You could, if you wish add some NIK Tonal Contrast, but again, just with a sensitive touch. 
BTW M3 isn't going out today, 5-10cm of snow and she dances too much in these conditions, unlike Nürburgring.
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