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HI Charleen, welcome to wildlife 
Rachel gave you some great suggestions above. Try to push the sliders in LR that your image looks like the RP (repost) from Rachel that is a good start to learn
Read as much as you can in all threads in here what other suggest for a image. A great way to learn fast.
Have a great day
Ciao Anette
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Hi Charleen and another 'warm welcome' to the Wildlife forum. Rachel has provided a very good platform, with a good overview of things, including a RP to illustrate her points.
Not knowing how much you know etc, so forgive me if I cover things you already know or have read. The more you get to use your camera the better you will become, basic yes, but general operating of your camera and it's functions become instinctive, plus you get to know the +/- of the limitations of your camera. Subjects do NOT have to be exotic, simple wildlife in the local park, back yard etc can provide a great starting point and are seriously over looked and access is easy, no long journeys or flights involved. Not knowing where you are in the UK, but there are some excellent locations to think about, likewise for Avian too.
With the digital age the world is your 'lobster'
however you also need/require some basic understanding of Post production (PP) fact, as Rachel mentioned. You need always to start with a good/reasonable file, if it's soft (not sharp) bin, but remember all digital files require some sharpening, some more than others. Check out the Resources Forum as that has some great nuggets, plus Artie's blog on ETTR (Expose to the right). I would also engage with Morkel (drop him a PM) as he shoots Nikon and should be able to provided some excellent advice on shooting with Nikon & some of the basics in PP of Nikon files to really get you moving in the right direction. As he also does workshops from time to time I am sure he may have some PDF's he could share with you too get a good head start on things. Avoid large crops, as your IQ will suffer even at this size, but if you have a well exposed image, your PP will be minimal and therefore the image will be cleaner & overall better for it. Don't get bogged down with the need for truck loads of software, use a good RAW converter (I assume you shoot RAW not JPEGs) and PS (Photoshop), a real must!
Looking at the image, Rachels RP appears spot on, some simple adjustments which you can do, cropping also helped to remove some distracting items, but retaining the Egyptian Goose was good. I think some more sharpening, albeit it a small amount on the Zebra's would also help. I like the V shape the water has created with the FG diagonal of land too. Often it's some subtle adjustments that make the biggest difference.
Look forward to more and don't forget to drop Morkel a line to gain some valuable hints & tips. Good luck and most of all, enjoy what you do & shoot, it's all about fun!!!!
TFS
Steve
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Charleen something I meant to add, but your reply in a old thread prompted me.
Please feel free to ask questions, but more importantly when posting your own work, if there is a specific question you have, ask it. So often we all have to assume/guess when replying, however the replies may not help you, the poster. Therefore, never be hesitant and as I have said many times, ask that daft or mad question, we all have been there, but you may just ask that question that others have hung back on, but don't make them too hard, LOL.
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Hi Charleen a warm welcome to this side of BPN .
You got good suggestions already by her and his majesty ........... LOL, thatīs how i am from time to time !
I agree fully with them . Try to ask as much as you can and /or follow all discussions .
The image does look like atypical Etosha scene , as i have been there myself a couple of times , i like it as a reminder . Nice little line up of the Zebras and the curved waters edge adds to the image , like wise the geese filling the FG with life .
TFS Andreas
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Thanks Charleen, Lake district well a nice location, plus two good RSPB sites and not to far from Scotland or the Yorkshire Moors.
If you are used to LR then fine, but as I said, drop Morkel a line about Nikon files and Nx. PS is a great asset as you can do more, add those finishing touches and use layers, a great way to do adjustments and sharpening, will drop you a PM.
Unless you are thinking about sending JPEG out before processing your RAW files then just shoot RAW, you will then have more space on your cards too, but ultimately have the best information capture in your RAW file. If you are away like Africa always take a laptop/notebook & two back ups just in case one fails, mirror your images!!!
If you have 'general questions' rather than specific question to your images, I would post in General discussion or Workflow Forums.
Have a good weekend.
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Thanks Charleen, let me know if you have any questions about what I did. Btw about 4 years ago or so Steve dragged me kicking and screaming to PS. It was one of the best steps I took in improving my photography.
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Hi Charleen
Welcome, I like the scene in this image. Nice blue water and the IQ looks good. I would have suggested Rachels crop and also what she had done to make the Zebras pop more. Thats all I have to add....
Look forward to your participation
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okay, have made some adjustments as per your guidance...yes it is better, even with the photo bombing Egyptian goose!
Many thanks for all your help!
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Welcome to wildlife Charleen
Rachel's RP has addressed most of the issues in this classic Etosha scene, you have the basics to start here already as the quality & comp are good. For me, I'd crop out the lower FG geese & edge line altogether.
TFS
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Thank you Marc, I would tend to agree with your suggestion.
Cheers, Charleen
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Thank you Gabriela, yes, the bottom should be cropped, I agree!
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Hi Charleen, you RP looks much better. I am sure you picked up some to learn from this first image 
Have a great eve
Ciao Anette
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Hi Charleen and welcome! I haven't been at this for too long but have definitely found that spending time on forums such as this along with reading some of the amazing photography publications available does wonders for the learning curve, of course while shooting as often as you can. Some good tips and advice have been dispensed in this thread. The only thing I would change to the last repost you made is (a) crop out the egyptian goose and (b) keep the shadow of the last zebra on the right (personal preference, i love shadows) in your frame. All the best.
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Thank you Charles, yes I like shadows as well and the Egyptian goose will just have to wait for another day for his chance!