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    Default Momma Bear Day Dreaming?

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    Another close portrait of the momma bear, this time grazing in the sedge grass. The cubs were nearby but for some reason it seems like she is daydreaming. The stare looks slightly vacant to me not connecting with anything. That's one of the reasons I left a lot of room to the right.

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    HH, slight crop for comp, levels, curves, color adjustments, sharpened in PSCC.

    C&C welcome and appreciated. Happy Holidays and New Year! Thanks,

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    I love the grasses half eaten Rachel they make this frame for me. Great detail, I'm a little unsure on colours as I have never seen a wild griz. I like the negative space Rachel but a bit unsure on the crop ,I think I want a bit more up top . But as you might have guessed I'm arguing a bit with my self. She's so cute mate it'd s lovely frame thanks for sharing I must have a dig I suspect from your comments I have missed more of this mom

    Stu

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    Nice story to this one, Rachel. I can easily imagine the bear daydreaming given the pose. The mouth full of vegetation adds to this one. Great detail, tone and colour too, including the foreground and background. Thanks also for the explanation about composition which makes sense and has produced an image that works for me. Looks like you did not have a lot more frame to play with though but I could imagine some other compositions working if you had zoomed back to provide more frame.

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    The framing works for me OK, and the clear view of the eye is great without any pesky shadows. Works all round for me

    Mike

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    Great close up of mommy bear and some very nice detail, lovely rich colour in that coat too. Well framed and I like the negative space. Good choice of DoF. Everything works here Rachel Including title, very thoughtful. So a well processed and presented frame I enjoyed viewing - thank you so much for sharing.
    Wishing you a Very Happy New Year in 2018! Thank you for support and friendship overt the years, means a lot to me

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    Gabriela Plesea

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    Hi Rachel
    This is a solid head shot with great detail, colours and composition. Good techs and DOF. Happy new year to you.

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    Hi Rachel -- Another lovely image of this subject and a tight frame works here with that grass sticking out of its mouth. lovely details and sharpness . I see a slight cyan tinge in its muzzle . very nicely done . TFS !

    Wish you a very happy new year !

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    Thank you all for the kind comments and suggestions.

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    Thanks very much Alfred and welcome to BPN! If you have any questions as you navigate and start to post, don't hesitate to ask.

    Thanks again,
    Rachel

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    Nice image Rachel, going to 800 ISO would have been better and I might have looked to temper the brighter highlights, similar to Jons Bear. The detail is there, but I feel that within the 'processing' you could have 'soften' the overall look (hard to describe as it not softening per se), but the fur looks more natural in it's appearance, but still retains the clarity.

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