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    Revisiting some old files I thought I would take another opportunity to reprocess. I have posted similar images to this one but not I think, this particular one. I had previously been photographing this bull moose at Gros Ventre in Yellowstone, he had been seeking out the females - and making good progress until a bigger bull came along and then he decided to part. It was at this point I was mesmerised by their capacity to cover so much ground quickly without any apparent effort, I suppose it helps when legs are something like six feet long.

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    Hi Jon, nice to see a Moose, something different...

    I like the pose and if you have a sliver more below I think it will help. Techs look good, nice choice of f/stop and enough SS to freeze the movement, it was as if he was 'tip towing' about. A slight CW rotation and adding some magenta helps balance the slight green cast. Whether you open the darks up a fraction is purely personal, but bumping up the environment I feel adds to the scene.

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    Thanks Steve, how about this? (no more canvas at base).

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    I would drop the Blue especially in the coat, maybe Global???? The brighter 'heather' could it be reduced, you were there and also a matter of tastes too.
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    Hi Jon .... nice to see a moose posted into the mix .

    I do like the overall OP on all counts . Nice color and tones , the width of the landscape with no distractions . Your RP is a tiny bit too flat for my liking .... but just a matter of taste .

    My only wish would be a " less central " placement of the subject .

    Nice one . TFS Andreas

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    Hello Jon,

    Glad you are revisiting older files, I see your Canon 1Dx has given you some lovely images

    Techs spot on here. Considering the HA I think subject is well placed within the frame. Landscape is superb!

    I also like the hesitant pose from the Moose and expression - was he looking back at the females or the bigger bull was close-by?

    Unsure about colour of the subject's coat as I have never seen a Moose before...but those light green bushes looked better in the OP, they are a tad too bright in your second version.

    Overall I like this frame, very much. Lots to look at and the BG is just awesome, holds the subject to the viewer's focus

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    Nice Image and particular love the sage.Subject goes well shows some early fall colors cottonwoods or birch I assume.Both images look good mater of personnel taste.I do think the colors pop more in the original. TFS

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    Hi Jon -- I loved the image, what a magnificent subject and nice to see the lovely environment.

    I liked the OP much better. Nice details and loved the muted colours.

    I would like some more space at the base and a bit off center placement.

    Nice one, TFS !

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