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    Another departure from Africa, although I wish I could go again! Young foxy have a look back before joining siblings in the den. Obviously the cat food had all gone :| Of course some grass and the light patch which is another fox.

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    Hi Neil - Nice detail and sharpness in the fox and I like the look back pose. What does the ff look like? I wonder about an alternate comp/crop to move the fox a bit more out of the center of the image because it feels a bit too centered for me. I would also look at reducing the yellows in the whites in selective color.

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    Hi Neil, you are getting some cracking images and certainly your patience is paying off big time, with some excellent work. Are you still working from the hide? The cubs are certainly growing when you compare previous postings.

    I think Rachel has a point about off setting the comp, worth a punt if you have time? I also like the fact you are low, almost at eye level, it makes a huge difference IMHO, nice pose/ looking back. Glad you are liking the lens, it certain gives the flexibility required here and techs look good, BTW are you HH or using tripod. I'm fine on the colour and overall richness of the image.

    It's great to see a variety of subjects, that's the joy of the Forum.

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    Glad you like the colours Steve, cos it was in close colaboration (he told me to do it) with you know who. Crop is best I can do i am affraid, too low and the OOF stump comes into play. But thanks for the suggestion Rachel.

    This was shot just before France, have been back to the den but They did not come out much whilst away and not at all now, certainly on my side. Nettles are a problem anyway, so I will cut my losses and leave them in peace. Good chance there will be more kits next year if I let them be.

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    Hi Neil, you are getting some cracking images and certainly your patience is paying off big time, with some excellent work. Are you still working from the hide? The cubs are certainly growing when you compare previous postings.

    I think Rachel has a point about off setting the comp, worth a punt if you have time? I also like the fact you are low, almost at eye level, it makes a huge difference IMHO, nice pose/ looking back. Glad you are liking the lens, it certain gives the flexibility required here and techs look good, BTW are you HH or using tripod. I'm fine on the colour and overall richness of the image.

    It's great to see a variety of subjects, that's the joy of the Forum.

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    Hi Neil a real cracker in all terms for me. The best for me is the pose with the over the shoulder look , just great .Nice colors and rich tones .
    Only the sharpening looks , for me, kind of rough , not the fine hairs on the edge of the fox , just the hairs in the face , i hope you understand what i mean.

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    Hi Neil,

    fantastic image. I agree with Rachel with the crop, but read your second comment. Oh well. I tried a square crop, that might work a bit better.
    Details are great.

    Have a great day

    Ciao
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    Love the overall colour here Neil, with nice detail in the fur, and understand your framing dilemma, we have all been down that road.

    TFS


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    Thanks all, one or two left to post before I run dry ;)

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    Enjoyed this. I agree with Andreas and see what he is saying. there's a bit of grittiness in the fox's face.
    I also wonder if you could move the right hand slider in levels in a little as the whites look a little grey and it would give it more life.
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