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Hi Loi - the limitations of the platforms can be a pain sometimes but you did well here. Interesting about stacking the tcs. I ran a luminosity mask at 55% but masked out the salmon completely. Then I dropped the yellows -25 and the reds -10. Just gives it a richer, more natural tone to me though I recognize that the bears at Brooks come in a variety of colors.
TFS,
Rachel
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Wildlife Moderator
Hi Loi, I guess you were exploring based on your intro and you added two 1.4x, but either the IQ has been compromised and or the processing isn't quite there. There is no real form or depth to give contour or shape which helps define things, especially in the fish and the kit should have nailed things, irrespective of blowing the whites. My advice would be keep it to a single 1.4 or a 2x but don't mix unless you can afford to miss the images. I think the previous one was better.
You may also find that in participating in other threads you can learn more too. 
TFS
Steve
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I again like the position of the head of the bear and the side view of the fish, and its eye. I think Rachel's post removes some of the glare and adds a richness to the brown of the bear. Steve has good advice on teleconverter use and the effects.
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BPN Member
Hi Loi,
your images of the bear eating the salmon are great. Rachel's RP nails it for me 
Have a great day
Ciao
Anette
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Thank you everyone for your comments. Steve, you are right about the stacked TCs, it is not worth it. Now looking back, I think my long lens technique was not good. I have been working on it since getting a 500f4 II and now my images are much sharper. Wildlife is still very new to me, I'm more comfortable with birds, so will need to participate here more to learn. Thanks again.
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Hi Loi, nothing can beat exploring and trying new things, you can't buy experience as such, so keep exploring as only then do you know if it works or not, likewise Post Production. Your skill in handling long lens will also develop too, hand holding or using a tripod will grow. Never fear using a tripod if it helps nail the images especially when light dictates. Obviously location can restrict this, so it good to work on technique, plus try and control your breathing when HH you camera & lens, it may sound daft, but it works. With all wildlife move slowly with your gear, take your time, take a couple of frames to check the histogram then adjust accordingly.
Reading and exchanging thoughts & observations works both ways, as we NEVER stop learning.
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Steve Kaluski
Hi Loi, nothing can beat exploring and trying new things, you can't buy experience as such, so keep exploring as only then do you know if it works or not, likewise Post Production. Your skill in handling long lens will also develop too, hand holding or using a tripod will grow. Never fear using a tripod if it helps nail the images especially when light dictates. Obviously location can restrict this, so it good to work on technique, plus try and control your breathing when HH you camera & lens, it may sound daft, but it works. With all wildlife move slowly with your gear, take your time, take a couple of frames to check the histogram then adjust accordingly.
Reading and exchanging thoughts & observations works both ways, as we NEVER stop learning.

Hi Steve, thank you for reminding me "plus try and control your breathing when HH you camera & lens." This is something I don't think about and I'm sure it affects my image sharpness.
Loi
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It's a technique I learnt from a very well know photographer, however photography IMHO is not just about taking the shot, the more you do, the more you will learn. Don't hold your breath, just control it, I would hate for you to pass out, LOL.
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BPN Member
Hi Loi,
the breathing technic is quite easy done as Steve suggest. It is like shooting with Boe and Arrow. Or when you watch the Biathlon in winter, the cross country skiing, when they shoot after several rounds. Watch how they breath when they pull the trigger. Just the same for you. I am sure you find that in the internet. I learned it from my dad. Breath in and when you breath out 'slowly' push the button. Works great :)) Just practice a bit at home.
I am sure everybody has developed their own. For me works this one, I never stop breathing unless the elephant is charging me 
Ciao
Anette
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Hi Loi,
I like the position of the salmon, lying in the bear's arm just above the water. Also like the bit of color provided by the fish. I'd take a bit off the top, it minimizes the downward angle on the bear for me. Rachel's RP "smooths out" the IQ a bit.