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    Something I was about to post just after Haseeb's, as these subjects are great photogenic subjects.

    Thanks to those who posted or viewed on the last posting.

    Steve

    Subject: Gray langur (Semnopithecus)
    Location: India
    Camera: Canon EOS 5D MKIV
    Lens: 500f/4MKII with 1.4X MKIII HH
    Exposure: 1/1000s at f/11 ISO2000
    Original format: Landscape, very slight crop from the top
    Processed via: LRCC Classic & PSCC2019

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    Photogenic for sure. Wonder what this langur is thinking looks like it is lost in deep thoughts. Pose is spot on as is the detail. Killer background. Very nice.

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    Very nice. Kind of sad. Love the sharp eyes.

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    This is such a lovely portrait, Steve.

    Superb framing and image quality is great, well exposed with wonderful detail. I especially like the expression you captured from this Langur, super timing

    Good thinking on techs as usual, and nice choice of aperture. BG just cannot get any better than this.

    Love the image as presented, thank you so much for sharing. Once again...you raised the bar for us all

    Warmest regards,
    Gabriela Plesea

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    Cheers John.

    Thanks Matt, I always feel they have the appearance of an old guy, but with a sad face/expression.

    Hi Gabriela, techs, well that just come with shooting, I thought f/9, but that little bit extra helped IMHO. But also folk need to think about using the very much underrated - DoF Preview button!!!!

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    Steve, F11 works perfectly here.

    Re. DoF preview button: glad you mentioned it, you'd be surprised to learn that a great number of photographers don't know of its existence.

    Have a lovely evening
    Gabriela Plesea

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    Re. DoF preview button: glad you mentioned it, you'd be surprised to learn that a great number of photographers don't know of its existence.
    Crazy when you consider how useful it is.

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    True:)
    I discovered it ( the button) in the Kalahari while sitting in the car at a waterhole waiting for animals to come and drink. Thought it was really cool. I always take the camera manuals with, and especially when I have new gear
    Gabriela Plesea

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    I always take the camera manuals with, and especially when I have new gear
    Always a good move Gabriela, I took six different PDF manuals with me last year when I was with Peter, it's amazing how many folk don't look at the manual and are then surprised on the features offered.

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    Top notch Steve pose processing composition background - excellent image.

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    Hi Steve ... a perfect portrait
    All is coming nicely together . Killer BG and the good processing .
    A pleasure to look at

    TFS Andreas

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    Smiles looking at your image, the bar has been set very high. Wonderfull when it all comes together to make an image. Thanks for sharing, Steve.
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    Hi Steve -- It is a stunner ! I loved the details and the bkg makes it even better. nice choice on techs , f 11 just works fine here . There is everything to like here. I always find them very photogenic with their poses and expressions. Sometimes becomes difficult to get the correct exposure because of its dark face and light coloured fur, but you have nailed it.

    Loved it.

    I myself was a bit busy these days but surely be coming up with some posts now.

    Thanks for reminding of DOF button, very underrated obviously and as a result underused.

    TFS !

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    Hi Haseeb, do you plan to shoot any Langurs soon, as I want you to try something.

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    Yes, langurs will be my best bet as the parks are closed now for monsoon.

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    OK, I'll drop you a line. Also can I 'piggy back' onto your 'On the Rocks' postings please.

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    Ooh, this is quite beautiful! A rather pensive pose, which I like. Lot's of fun details to look around at.

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