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    I am still working through my issues with saving. As usual folks on this forum have been very helpful. Thanks to them....You know who you are

    Canon 6D MKII
    Sigma 120-300 f2.8 @ 235mm
    TV 1/1250
    AV f2.8 (I like the shallow DOF that's why I chose it, I like the 3D effect) It may not be for everyone
    ISO 100

    Thanks in advance

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    Love the colour and lighting here Dumay, but felt you could have got just as nice a 3D/DOF mood with f/5.6, (even with the Sigma) only to bring out a tad more texture/detail in the hide. But respect your preference.

    Would have liked a tad more lower room for the feet.

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    Nout wrong here Dumay, 110% improvement, your are now where you needed to be.

    Clean, simple, nice colour pallet and it's helped the subject was square on, to the sensor. I agree with Marc, a tad more DoF (if you are hard on DoF would tail off very quickly) and some more at the foot for the virtual legs, however... good to see the flowers.

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    Nice view of this elephant and in nice light. Like the overall scene. The depth of field looks good to my eyes.

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    Very nice capture Dumay, love the colours here and 3D feel of this frame.

    I too would like a tad more at the bottom, if you have it. Seems you applied a slight vignette, judging by the darker areas in the top corners. If this is the case then you might consider softening/feathering it a little.

    Lovely detail on the Ellie as well as textures, those little flowers in the FG are so pretty Overall a very pleasant image and so attractive to the eye, lovely work

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    Hi everyone, thanks for the comments...
    Its full frame so no more space at the bottom unfortunately.
    Gabriela, great job on seeing the corners. I did not even notice...So no, I did not use vignetting. Noticed it a few times now on my 6D MKII. Not sure what's up.
    John I am happy with the DOF as well.

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    I did not use vignetting. Noticed it a few times now on my 6D MKII. Not sure what's up.
    Lens perhaps, ever though about lens correction? This body appears not to like the wet.

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    Hello Dumay,

    Steve was quicker than meI was just about to mention, do lens correction in LR and see if the "vignette" disappears. And you can extend canvas at the bottom if you like

    Have a lovely day,
    Gabriela Plesea

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    Dumay, thumbs up. Nothing to add to the excellent comments already made.

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    Hi Dumay -- I really loved the scene and the subject , the colours are beautiful, seeing this image has revived the memories from recent african adventure. Loved everything here . Agree on DOF as mentioned above, and it seems you have sorted out your issues with saving the file.

    Very nicely done. TFS !

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