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    Hi all ,
    well going back to my images taken earlier this year in northern India ... home of the wonderful One horned Rhino
    This guy was a subadult that i saw during an elephant safari , even from the back of the elephant i could get a decent POV .. i think .
    Taken on a ( as always ) foggy morning ride .

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    F 6,3 ; Iso 3200 ; 1/1600 sec

    Processed with DPP 4 and PS CC ; cropped for comp from all sides

    Thanks for watching and commenting to my previous posting

    Cheers Andreas

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    Hi Andreas - Yes, an excellent pov from the back of the elephant. You've brought out very nice textures and details. Interesting to see the flaps of the neck. I like his jaw in the air, proud pose too.

    TFS,
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    Dear Andreas,

    I really liked this. Subject really pops out from the BKG .

    The variation of subtle greys and textures of rhino skin makes this very interesting image.
    My eyes a bit drawn to the upper neck-area on the left . A bit selective brightening on the face esp. the eye will surely take it to another level.

    It's the elephant grass behind the subject , I guess it’s from Kaziranga ( North-east ) UNESCO world heritage site, and one of the finest forests we have in India.
    It’s really exciting and inspiring how you handle the tones and texture variations in your subject . Wish I could do the same with my images in future.

    I can understand the position of photographer esp. in India on ele back . And I think you have handled it well.

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    This is a very lovely portrait. Your colors are rich and vibrant despite the subdued light. Wonderful detail.

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    Andreas,the head lift is it scent orientated . As has been mentioned the textures captured bring out the almost prehistoric nature of this amazing rhino for me,it's a stunning portrait Andreas so well captured,pov works for me. It like he's just stopped mid meal to see who you are,enchanting my friend really so. Thanks for sharing
    take care
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    Hi ANdreas -- A delightful portrait ! Excellent details and very nice tonal range . I really liked the slightly elevated head and the POV is great inspite of being on the back of an elephant.
    Personally i feel the ss of 1/1600 in this case is quite low for the simple reason for being on the back of an elephant , it is quite challenging to handle a big lens from the back of the Ele, but you did very well and the result is for all of us to see .

    TFS !

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    Hi Andreas, was this shot towards the end of the day? Love the texture and tones here and to me the techs look fine, as you would have probably needed to go to 6400 ISO for not much more SS???

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    Just a cracking portrait here - one of the best I've seen of this species, Andreas!
    Nothing more to add, really enjoyed the textures, pose and soft light here
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    Nice detail and soft lighting.. Good composition. A great subject for sure!

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    The textures here are way over the top. Thus, I love the image.

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    Thanks all folks for your kind comments , as always much appreciated .

    Steve ... shot was taken in early morning

    Artie ... what means " way over the top " regarding the textures ..? Too much ? from your POV

    Anyway thanks again , cheers Andreas

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    Andreas, "Way over the top" means fantastic.

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