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Wildlife Moderator
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Lifetime Member
Hi Steve - Love the warm lighting and the texture you've brought out. Detail looks great, particularly on the tusk. There's a little bit of blue in the shadows but I find it natural. A classic drinking pose.
TFS,
Rachel
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Wildlife Moderator
There's a little bit of blue in the shadows but I find it natural.
Yep.
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Lifetime Member
Gorgeous light which really emphasises the texture of the Ele. I like the dripping water as a bit of added interest, pity there is not a little bit of a visible eye, it would have given a bit extra to the shot.
Mike
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Story Sequences Moderator and Wildlife Moderator
Dear Steve,
You know how much I like this and why. The detail is incredible and the light falling on the subject is just superb.
An enviable frame: love the fluorescence of the tusk and physical features of the subject, so well revealed by your careful PP work.
Well composed and presented, great IQ, ready for print:)
Thank you so much for sharing
Have a wonderful evening Steve,
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Steve, I like this a lot! Terrific IQ, wonderful texture & fine detail with the light highlighting the creases of the pachyderm beautifully. Well done. TFS.
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Wildlife Moderator
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Post a Thank You. - 1 Thanks
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BPN Member
Classic shot, the dark BG really adds some pop to this one, Steve!
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Hi Steve -- Excellent IQ Steve , I liked that dripping water and the dark BKG . Great way to show someone like me that how it is done . Loved it .
If i would have been in your position during this shot then I might have opted for f 7.1 to be safe but 5.6 has worked here .
TFS !
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Wildlife Moderator
I might have opted for f 7.1 to be safe but 5.6 has worked here .
True Haseeb, but being side on there was enough, or perhaps just, certainly plenty of ISO in the bag.
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Amazing IQ and details as always, The shadows have been handled well considering the angle of the light. Exposure on the tusks are perfect.
Nice one Steve!
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BPN Member
Hi Steve , have you found the blacks again 
Well this does look better to me from that POV , nice deep blacks and still detail where i except them to be , having the lighting in my mind .
Techs spot on and the usual high quality output .Lovely detail and the dripping water is a nice addition for some little dynamic .The hide does look sooooo good in terms of detail and sharpness !!!!!!!
The blues are a bit too strong for my taste , i might back off ever so slightly with the sat in the blues . For a bit more popping of the elephant i might give the grass a bit less exp, makes the elephant stand out more , a matter of taste for sure .
Fine job done , Steve
TFS Andreas