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    I thought I would kick off August's Theme of Toned Images with another bison image. Converted in Nik Silver Efex using control points. This one was taken in Grand Teton National Park.

    Canon 7DII
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    ISO 400
    HH, shot portrait, slight crop for comp, levels, curves, sharpened in CCPS.

    C&C welcome and appreciated. Thanks,

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    Hi Rachel,

    Bison in sunlight do lend themselves to B&W.. You handled exposure in the dark head perfectly. Nice diagonal line formed by the head (upper left to lower right). Sharp with great detail.. Grass is a bit of a problem but I'm sure you realize that but that's where they live. Very nice work!

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    Hi Rachel -- You very nicely portrayed this image , the conversion works with all those in its fur and the grass is complementing the dark face . I personally enjoyed viewing this image .

    TFS !

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    Certainly a very well exposed image that is very suitable for BW treatment, which you have done very well.

    Tom

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    Hi Rachel lovely portrait of this impressive species .
    You created great detail and some nice tonality within the subject .Crop and comp does work well , just wish the grass was not interesting with the subject , but for sure not a deal breaker .
    Not 100 % sure of the toning and i might create a bit more tonal difference between the grass and the neck area of the Bison , just a thought .
    Lovely work and i enjoyed viewing this .

    TFS Andreas

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    Thanks all for the comments and suggestions.

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    Nicely framed and good juxtaposition of the bison fur and the grass as contrast elements, Rachel.
    I agree with Andreas, can see it with a tad more tonal range/contrast to make it pop?
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    Lovely portrait of this impressive species. Great PP work and comp Rachel Thanks for sharing.

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    Thanks Morkel and Sanjeev, much appreciated.

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    Hi Rachel, yep have to agree with the above, a bit more tonal range to give some depth & richness to the portrait, it just looks a bit thin. Would have liked the far right blade of grass not to have overlapped the nose.

    TFS
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