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    I liked the way the three lions were relaxing next to the log and the way the three acacia trees were lined up behind them. I should have used a narrower aperture but will have to make do with this for now. Hope you find it interesting.
    Camera Canon EOS 7D
    Exposure (1/320)
    Aperture f/6.3
    Focal Length 70 mm
    ISO Speed 100
    Exposure Bias 0 EV

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    Hi Sanjeev, typical lions, fat & sleepy.

    Just looking at the techs, just bump the ISO to 200 just for a little more SS and no harm to IQ. The image is still carrying some Red, try going into Colour balance, Highlights -5,0,0 Midtone -5,0,+2 (figures optional). There is a lot going on in the BKG and I'm not sure if it's adding anything, so if Rachel allows, LOL, try a 16 x 9 crop from the bottom RHC across to FF as is, or slightly shorter? The smaller, dead trees I can live with, it's the RH one that is a little dominant IMHO, nothing you can do unless you remove it.

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    I like the way you thought about this, and I would have tried the same plan. But I think you had to get lower down if possible to try and lose some of the dead ground between the lions and the mirroring trees in the background. As it is, this composition forces the lions to the bottom of the frame and the trees to the top, with the 'best area' of the image filled with dead trees and yellow grass. I think this is one of those situations where you saw a great opportunity, but it didn't quite come off. Happens all too often to me too! Your processing looks good to me too but Steve is right about the reds, which is making the grass look a bit pinkish.
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    Hi Sanjeev - I use ISO 400 as my default with the 7D and don't hesitate to go to 800 or even 1600 in low light. You just have to get the exposure right because it's not as forgiving as some of the other bodies. I really only use ISO 100 or 200 if I'm shooting landscapes. I find with wildlife it's almost always better to have extra ss.

    As to the image, at least they're not all flat cats which is what you often can find. I agree with Steve on the reds and his alternate crop suggestion . Although I like the trees across the top, another possibility is to go with a narrow pano to just above the top of the plant on the lhs.

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    I think you did well with this. I would even have liked a tad more space below and above. Good call on the reds by Steve.
    I like the trees and would leave them - I see some zebra as well waaaay in the distance - gotta love the Mara plains!
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