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    Default Big horned sheep (Ovis canadensis)

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    Hand held on foot, in Yellowstone Park
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    Nice details in the overcast light. This looks like a young ewe. The composition is nice as well.

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    Hi Jon, from recollection were you shooting down?

    I think a bit more separation in the colours especially between the reds & yellows, juggling Magenta, Yellow & Blacks within the four sliders of Red & Yellow does help. Quite like the environment.

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    Hello Jon,

    I like the framing and rich environment here. It is the first time for me to see the young of a Big Horned Sheep, so thank you for this post

    Due to the colour of its coat the subject is "blending in" quite well with the surroundings - so a good suggestion from Steve above, I guess bringing out the various colours will also help him (or her) stand out more. Were they fairly tame and accustomed to humans, Jon? Was this little one on its own? Would like to see more images please, if you have.

    I know I have been scarce in terms of posting lately... but time is running out and I still have to pack and sort out so many things for the upcoming camping trip. I promised you some more hyena images from the Kruger, will try share some next week if I get a chance.

    Many thanks for sharing Jon, much appreciated. Hope you have a lovely week-end!

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    Gabriela Plesea

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    HI Jon -- I really liked the scene and a very nice looking subject as well. Agree with what Steve has to say about the colours but I still liked the cloudy feel to image. The angle is steep but works fine as presented.

    My only reservation is the shrub immediately intersecting with the snout and where I think Steve's suggestion might actually help in getting a bit more separation.

    TFS !

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    A cute little one Jon, with good details and colours. I like the environs and the framing.

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    Thanks for your feedback everyone, I agree a little separation of subject from environment would help. Steve yes shot slightly down - uneven hilly environs. I will take a look at selective colours on the background, see attached, I would never have thought about using selective colour in the manner you indicated - one to remember!
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