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    Another one in the series of Hyaenas at night from my recents trips to the Sabi Sands. This one i kept in colour as i liked the green grass coming through which you dont get very often in these images.






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    Hi Brendon, the best so far IMHO.

    Like it as presented, however if it was me, I would up the Brightness, the white in Levels and add a bit of Vib/Sat to 'the ring of fire' with a possible boost to the grass too, just to give a bit more colour/theatre to the overall 'look & feel'. Really like it, have you condidered flipping L & R?

    Nice work.

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    Very well done! I think Steve's suggestion to add a bit more drama with the lighting is a good one. I very much like this approach with no distracting bkgd elements to allow the viewer to be totally immersed with the "presence" of the hyena. You captured a great head angle with both ears alert.

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    Hi Brendon - I too like it very much and as you say, the green grass adds to the image. Will be interested in seeing Steve's suggestions implemented.

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    This is beautiful, Brendon!Love the backlit fur and the grass, gold and green-stunning!

    Kind regards,
    Gabriela Plesea

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    Fantastic Brendon.. I'm happy with it just like it is...DON

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    Thanks very much all fr the kind words and advice. Below id a RP with Steves suggestions, i looked a flipping it but for me i think its better as is.

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    Hi Brendon,

    your RP does it for me. Love the green in front of the Hyena. Great image

    Enjoy your day

    Ciao
    Anette

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    Yip this will do nicely! Repost rocks it proper!
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