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Curious mum
Another frame from Donna Nook this year. 4 seals had strayed away from the traditional viewing area, so whilst the area was still fenced off for protection, this one was opposite a little gulley with a 'lens-wide' gap in the railings, helping me get a little lower. Given the location, she didn't appear as used to people as some of the others, so gave me a little curious look, before settling down for yet more sleep.
Canon 1dx
500mm f4 is
1/500th f9
ISO 5000
Mike
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Mike I think this is very nice indeed. The tonal range is well rendered the eye contact is "delicious" a few water droplets on her whiskers and a vice background to boot. Well done!
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Hi Mike - This works extremely well on all counts for me. Nice detail and low pov. Colors look good. The eye contact is great. Well done.
TFS,
Rachel
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Hi Mike -- Lovely eye contact and techs look good as well. Lovely details as well . Works for me also perfectly .
TFS !
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The eye contact/connection really is special and will hook every viewer imho !! Add to that how beautiful /soulful those eyes are and its a winner. Detail and the comp are also PERFECT imo
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Hi Mike, nice image with some good detail. I just think that left eye as viewed has been lifted, I would expect a bit more 'in shadow' if the light is from the right? I might just pull back the highlights a fraction.
TFS
Steve
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Thanks for the comments everyone, much appreciated.

Originally Posted by
Steve Kaluski
Hi Mike, nice image with some good detail. I just think that left eye as viewed has been lifted, I would expect a bit more 'in shadow' if the light is from the right? I might just pull back the highlights a fraction.
TFS
Steve
Thanks Steve - nothing done to the eye in post
Mike
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Lifetime Member
Great eye contact Mike with excellent detail garnered in the wet fur and whiskers.
TFS
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Mike this looks excellent to me,do like the different textures in the fur being wet and almost dry and those lovely eyes.
Keith.
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Hi Mike a very fine simple portrait that works very well . You did well with shooting angle having the limitations of Donna in mind .
Lovely color rendering and the detail is sooooo good .Just think the blacks are tiny bit too strong in the neck area ( dark big blob)
This looks very nicely processed with a great IQ , very fine job !!!!!
TFS Andreas
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The wet fur and the pleading look really make this one pop out of the screen.
Well done on this one, Mike!