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    Camera Model Canon EOS-1D X
    Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
    Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1250
    Av(Aperture Value) 8.0
    Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
    Exposure Compensation +1/3
    ISO Speed 500
    Auto ISO Speed ON
    Lens EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
    Focal Length 241.0mm

    This was taken in the Lamar valley Yellowstone, he was busy rounding up his harem.
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    Hi Jon - Nice look at the pronghorn on the move. I like the inclusion of the sage brush typical of the Lamar Valley. Looks like the light may have already been a bit harsh but you exposed well with a nice catchlight in the eye. I would prefer a sliver more room below and to the left if you have it. There's also some blues in the whites that I would reduce if it were mine.

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    Rachel, thanks once again you have highlighted the problem I seem to be having with this set of images that I do not recall having previously, i.e. they were all rather cold at capture. For some reason I seem to be having some difficulty in getting the colours correctly rendered.
    Regarding composition I also agree with you, the problem is that the feet were literally within a couple of mm of the original capture, I have already added some to the base and LHS, when I added more it began to look a little false.
    I have just downloaded Photoshop CC (at last I hear you say) and I am going to see if I can improve colours more readily - in general I found ACR in CS6 was much better than DPP4 for the landscapes and in ACR CC I note there are dehaze filters that may improve further.

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    Hi J

    interesting animal - my main comment, (not a criticism) would be that I would like to see more space around the animal not only to take away the "cramp" feeling that I have when looking at the image - but also to see more of the environment, but I have noticed, from comment on here, that crops and space around the subject are mentioned quite a lot and that there are varying opinions.

    The OOF "splurge" in the bottom RH corner, (presumably a clone) stands out a little ....... and the bush in front of the animal also seems to unbalance the image

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    I have just downloaded Photoshop CC
    Right Jon, now you can start making some head way, but be sure you are happy with the RAW converter you are using, in terms of navigating, but ultimately delivering the output you want and only you will know that. Don't get bogged down with new filters etc, that will come, get the platform right first, then slowly, slowly.

    To me the image looks dark, you can easily up the exposure, but address the Contrast, Shadows and Blacks primarily, as in parts, the deep blacks are chocked. There is enough tonal values in the whites to again, up those too, the image to me then starts to take on a new look & presence, you raven have 'life' back in that eye Jon! Agree on both addressing some key colours and more space around, not much, but ultimately at the foot. I think you have expanded the image at the foot, some lines and repeat patterns just by the front right leg as viewed. Also I feel 1/1600 SS as a starting point, plenty of ISO and although you may have lost the hint of motion blur in the rear feet, I don't think that would be a deal breaker. Also having the sensor parallel to the subject has helped nail the shot.

    Lets see what we can do on Monday Jon.

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    HI Jonathon -- Lovely looking animal ! I liked the running pose and the details in the fur looks good too . Colour issue sorted out by Steve's RP and i also agree with some moe space at the bottom . Yes those repeat patterns are pretty evident . The subject has some real impressive looking horns .
    TFS !

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    Thanks again everyone, in hindsight I think I was a little too hasty in posting this image, I have made a different version using Photoshop CC, I used the new crop tool that includes content aware and I think this has improved the base reducing the splurge effect.
    Normally I would have taken the subject at a smaller magnification but this chap was running pretty darned quick and I didn't want to make any hasty moves and upset him. Previous images were taken when he was static, I may post others later for now I just wanted to portray a little action.
    I think this is a slight improvement.... hope you agree?
    (Speak on Monday Steve)

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    Hi Jon, yes it is an improvement, I still feel (but this is my take) the overall Exp looks a bit dark/saturated and you need to address the colour on the rear in the white. Are you adding any: Black, Shadows, Contrast to the image, also can you tell me when we talk the Gamma, White point & Brightness you are using in the calibration.

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    Very nice action image of the pronghorn here!

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    Hi Jon with the help you gave me with colour can't think it will be a big problem for you to sort out yours,maybe a little more space at the bottom would be good,I do think the animal itself looks really good,with the legs and feet giving the impression of movement.
    Looks like you had a good trip.

    Keith.

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