Racoon Cub

[WIlliam Maroldo]

SonyA700~Sony70-400G@400mm~Sony HVL-F56Am for fill-flash~ISO500~F8~1/400 sec~manual exposure~hand held~Brazos Bend State Park, Texas~7-29-09
CS4/Topaz Adjust3(small detail preset)/Topaz Clean2

For a little change of pace, same technique, furry subject.
Sure, there are a few problems with the image(compositional, background,etc.) but I could just hear the little fellow saying :"what does a guy have to do to get a drink around here?"
comments and critique welcomed. regards~Bill

[Dave Mills]

Hi Bill, I like the effect and the basic comp.I also like the position of the subject and the eye contact. I would prefer more room on the top and bottom and a cleaner backround on the left side.

[Julie Kenward]

It is a little tight in the frame both up on top at the ears and down below with the paw but you're right...this is too cute not to do something with it! I like the effects you chose for the fur on the coon - it really makes it pop and take on a dimensional look.

[Cindy Cone]

Good points made by Jules and Dave, Bill. Great expression and pose and nice effects.

[denise ippolito]

Bill, Beautiful pose and details. I really like the curious look. A bit tight as noted. Very nice effect applied!