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    Another cropped shot (rump was behind boulder) which hopefully illustrates the nose colour and dewlap.

    Taken in Karoo National Park, Western Cape, South Africa, 11th December 2009

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    One beautiful image
    Lovley crop , nice expo and details and Cape mountain Zebra can be distinguished nicely
    TFS

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    Hi Ken, looks like the short trip has been succesfull;)

    I like the side profile and the mountain behind, however I might be tempted to extend the BG up and lose the sky which would then (IMHO) offer a cleaner backdrop? Also is there a dust bunny at the top vertical to the ears?

    Hope to see more soon:)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve Kaluski View Post
    Hi Ken, looks like the short trip has been succesfull;)

    I like the side profile and the mountain behind, however I might be tempted to extend the BG up and lose the sky which would then (IMHO) offer a cleaner backdrop? Also is there a dust bunny at the top vertical to the ears?

    Hope to see more soon:)

    Steve
    The trip was quite sucessful and CHEAP!
    I thought about extending the cliff, dust bunny is hardly visible but now you have pointed it out I can see it JUST!
    I am afraid that you will be gettingmore over the next few weeks!
    We have no trips booked as yet until April!

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    The trip was quite sucessful and CHEAP!
    Ken, its all about the experience and would welcome you to share please

    I am afraid that you will be gettingmore over the next few weeks!
    Looking forward to it:)

    BTW, did you receive an email from Marion (Svalbard DVD)?
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    Agree with Steve re, extending the Mt BG. Nice side profile Ken, do you know what the purpose of the dewlap is (if there is one) on this species, having never seen one?
    TFS


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    One good looking animal Ken, agree with doing away with the strip of sky, first thing that came to mind.... what is the dewlap?

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    Very nice profile shot. Agree on doing away with the skyline.:)

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    Here is the repost without sky and dust bunny. I must admit it does look better, thanks for the advice.

    Alfred,
    Good question, I have no idea what the dewlap is for but it is similar to wattles on birds, i.e. a loose flap of skin under the neck. Given that it is larger in males I assume it is something to do with mating.

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    I think Ken, if you can extend the BG up to the extent of the original crop and clone out the blade of grass closest to the Zebra you will have a winner. ;)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ken Watkins View Post
    Good question, I have no idea what the dewlap is for but it is similar to wattles on birds, i.e. a loose flap of skin under the neck. Given that it is larger in males I assume it is something to do with mating.
    Could be right there Ken, as we know that adult male Leopards also have them.


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    Steve,

    I have started again from scratch so hopefully the proportions are about right?

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    Hi Ken, yep!
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    Hi Ken. Excellent side profile showing the dewlap. Your second repost has added some welcome contrast to the Zebra, but you know me, :D, and I prefer the OP as the mountains provide context. Whilst the reposts attempt to simplify the bg they do not enhance in my view. Thanks for sharing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by David Fletcher View Post
    Hi Ken. Excellent side profile showing the dewlap. Your second repost has added some welcome contrast to the Zebra, but you know me, :D, and I prefer the OP as the mountains provide context. Whilst the reposts attempt to simplify the bg they do not enhance in my view. Thanks for sharing.
    I actually like the original as well, apart from the dust bunny and shortage of contrast.

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    A fine animal. The background colours look nice. Any processing done to the background? I would like to see this fellow in a wide angle view with the mountain backdrop. Thanks for sharing.

    Cheers,
    Sabyasachi

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sabyasachi Patra View Post
    A fine animal. The background colours look nice. Any processing done to the background? I would like to see this fellow in a wide angle view with the mountain backdrop. Thanks for sharing.

    Cheers,
    Sabyasachi

    Regarding the background the original post has no processing other than levels, it is actually a distant mountain side, therafter this was cloned/quick masked to fill in the sky.
    This was cropped from portrait as the rear of the animal was hidden by a large rock.
    I posted a wide angle version of the same animal on the same ridge at

    http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...ad.php?t=52556

    I have a few more that I have not yet posted.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ken Watkins View Post
    I actually like the original as well, apart from the dust bunny and shortage of contrast.
    Stick with it Ken. Other views are that. Sometimes of real benefit. Sometimes not. IMV.. this is a so NOT as to be ridiculous. Sort of major counter productive.

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