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    Last post of 2014 from me. Hope you like it.
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    Hi Sanjeev - another image that looks good for such a high ISO and slow ss. I might have gone for a portrait orientation if you had the time. Great look to camera here. I'm sure you realize it needs more room below. I would also prefer if the trunk/post wasn't coming out of the shoulder. You should be very pleased with the progress you've made this year both in the field and in pp.

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    Thanks Rachel. Yes I am aware it needed a bit more room below but sadly there is none. This was at such short notice that I was glad that I had the presence of mind to up the ISO and steady myself n shoot. 2014 has been great for me photographically as I have learnt so much and I guess this has produced my best results yet. And the credit goes to Steve, yourself and all BPN forum folks who helped me. BTW I just picked up the 100-400 II & it looks really good to complement my 500 II.

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    Hi Sanjeev well you really made big steps this year and this is no exception.
    Besides the fact you cut off one paw , well at least the virtual paw i quite like the frame . Agree with the post/trunk but the Tiger has chosen the way !!!

    I think the image is bit thin in the 1/2 and 3/4 tones , i would boost it a bit in that tonal range to get more definition . Again well handled sharpness for the techs given .

    Wish you a great 2015 with loads of stunning sightings and photographic options wherever your way takes you to.

    TFS Andreas

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    Another great capture, Sanjeev. Happy New a Year! Loi


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    Very nice IQ and sharpness given the techs. Love the direct gaze and pose - I do wish there was more room below - always a toss-up between vertical or horizontal in these moments.
    I agree with Rachel - you've grown immensely this year! Onwards and upwards in 2015
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    Hi Sanjeev, Rachel covered the two main issues, but I also would add that the colour does look a bit thin. If you have the time, just add say 12-14 (amounts % optional) in both Vibrancy & Saturation just to give a bit more colour to the overall image. I also like the warmth in the vegetation, those nice soft reds, different to the African environment. By adjusting the Exp to the overall surroundings (masking the front portion of the subject) it can give a bit more pop/standout too to the approaching Tiger. I fully appreciate these subjects are very illusive and disappear as quickly as they appear, ironic based on their colour, but this I think is where you need to plan your shots in 2015, allowing the subject to come to you. In doing so you track and then when framed, shoot. I see you had to ramp up the EV, to gain the light, but lost against SS, however an excellent execution Sanjeev and an image you should be very proud of, great to see Tigers again!

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    PS Would explore removing that tree stump, the image looks better.

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    Thanks everyone for your words and suggestions. Steve, the RP looks certainly better & I agree removing the stump has taken it to the next lever. I like the colour adjustment and saturation boost. My goal is to try to shoot Tigers this year as there is a lot happening at Ranathambor & Bandhavgarh. Hope I get lucky. Thanks once again for always encouraging me.
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    Give me due warning if you are going to Ranthambore, I'll give you a name to contact. In Bandhavgarh if it's still there, I will give you a suggestion in where to stay. Personally Ranthambore outstrips Bandavgarh IMHO, but good to have the options.

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    I like the colours in Steve's repost. Very nice IQ considering the techs...Nicely done!

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