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    This is one of the lionesses of the Hollywood Pride in South Luangwa N. P. in Zambia. They are so-named because of their frequent appearances in films and documentaries. The pride's size and dominance has meant that for many years they have proven reliable for photographers and filmmakers to be able to find and observe. Here she was basking in and bathed in the golden light of late-afternoon. It is a bone of some kind that she was using as a chew toy and carrying around. I would have preferred a bit more room below but she slid her right paw forward just before this frame and so there is no more room there. As a result, I decided to go with a square tight comp to compensate for it.

    Canon 7D2
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    HH from safari vehicle, cropped to square, levels, curves, sharpened in PSCC.

    C&C welcome and appreciated. Thanks,

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    A lovely looking lioness, I can see why she is a film star! I appreciate you wanted to emphasise the light and colour and I like the image as is but wonder if it lacks a little bit of pop?
    Here is a very minor tweak what do you think - have I destroyed what you were portraying?

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    Jon - You haven't destroyed the feeling at all. Thanks for the rp.

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    Dear Rachel,

    She is oh-so-lovely and indeed golden, your Hollywood princess!

    I like the tight crop and POV is great. The bone she is chewing on adds lots of interest. It also makes me think of those fancy Japanese mushrooms I only get to buy on those rare trips to Durban:)

    Fabulous pose, I do not detect any aggression from this lioness but she is certainly able and willing to defend her precious find. Very provocative image Rachel, I love it

    Warmest regards,
    Gabriela Plesea

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    Hi Rachel, one of the better images I feel from the 7DMK2 you have posted. Having the 100-400 I feel you could have easily pulled out for more at the foot, as the subject was static and very relaxed. Nice detail, but darkening the FG/BG looses the very even tone and creates more depth to the capture, it's just too even. I would look to reducing the highlights on the bone and again pull more detail out to provide shape, form and texture to it. DoF looks perfect and good to see a faster SS too.

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    A beautiful lioness Rachel...good suggestions given above...I think Steve has a good point regarding the bone...very nice lighting on her and those eye are fabulous!

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    Thanks Gabriela, Steve and Andrew for the comments and suggestions, much appreciated.

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    Hi Rachel, this is a wonderful image of the lioness. Love the angle, light and eye contact. TFS.

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    Hi Rachel love the golden light here .... and for sure the head on view .
    Going in tight was a good choice IMHO , all does work nicely together and with Jon suggestions and RP taking it up a notch .
    Enjoyed watching , TFS Andreas

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    Thanks Sanjeev and Andreas, much appreciated

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    Great light and details, and an interesting behavioural aspect with the bone, but I too just wish it was framed just a little looser,

    Mike

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