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Hi Gabriela - the color version of this image was so beautiful that it seems a shame to convert it to b&w. That being said, it does work. I think I would prefer a bit more on the lhs so that the darker part of the mane isn't so close to the edge.
TFS,
Rachel
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I don't think I saw the original, but this is wonderful! I'd think about darkening the lighter area to the left of the dark mane, or as Rachel suggested, cropping less tight there if possible. Or both.
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Lovely image gabriela, i too prefer the colour version of this image, but this does work well too, i like the Sepia warmer feel, good tones and the crop is ok for me.
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I like the image for the details on the lion , the look is nicely captured ,
Would have liked more of the mane, even a vertical version of it with more mane would be more powerful IMO
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Hi Gabriela
You Know I love the colour version... I think the sepia is a bit over powering , I am not a huge fan of sepia , I would rather a warm tone to image than sepia..The sky/negative space the tone is too strong and is competing with subject rather than complimenting it...
Its all subjective ,just my 2cents worth...
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Gabriela,
Wonderful image. And, I prefer it to the excellent color version. The sepia works well for me. Your processing gives the feeling of the "king" in a dusty, dry setting. Well done!
Douglas Bolt
DougBoltPhotography.com
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Hi Gabriela, overall I think you have ht the tonal range very well, blacks look balanced (perhaps a slight lift in parts like the eye & nose to bring back a bit more detail) and the likewise the whites, although one or two areas could be slightly toned down a fraction. I agree with Peter, the Sepia is not working for me and would prefer either a straight forward B/W or perhaps to explore the Duo/Tri/Quad tones offering a richer look & feel IMHO. Again, Peter raises a good point about space, any thoughts then on an alternative crop Peter?
Great to see you exploring new avenues here Gabriela, however I do think we always need to ask ourselves why we change the medium and what enhancements does it offer, or does it detract from the original, changes need to be positive ones IMHO. 
TFS
Steve
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