Hi Dumay - Nice pov and the splashes do add to the image. Good exp control and it looks like the light was already a bit harsh. If it were mine I would run a lumo mask at about 25% and also take down the blues and cyans in the water slightly. Here's a rp, the changes are subtle.
Hi Dumay nice job getting the splash .Lovely detail and color but i think image can stand some more tonal depth in 1/4 and 1/2 tones but lesser in the 1/2.Agree with Rachel about the blues but would remove them only from the shadows .I am fine with the crop but would remove the rock ? in LRC for a cleaner edge.
Don't know when I last saw an image of a wild dog looking so healthy and beautiful, the colours are superb and what lovely patterns on the fur! Rachel's RP does work for me, I like the changes and the water looks more natural, IMO. I too would remove the rock but would not want to crop, I kind of like the space around the subject as per your OP. Nice and sharp and that water splash a big bonus, very special sighting and your image does justice to this species - really enjoyed viewing and kind of jealous of this sighting right now, wild dogs spotted everywhere in my area recently and I always get the news while busy behind the pharmacy counter...Great work Dumay, really looking forward to seeing more of your work, keep those images coming!