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    I posted this guy a little while back, and after reposting the previous image with all the great suggestions, here is a different angle, and processed using all your suggestions again. Hope I pass. Taken in Kruger last year Sept.
    Here is the previous post http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...ad.php?t=62324

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    Hi Stuart

    Just needs to pop a tad more, check mail. :)

    BTW this is a TIFF :)

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    I really like the eyes, fur textures and angled light sculpting the face , Stuart. I might crop a sliver from above and right and clone the bright line off the muzzle. Blurring the BG more may also be an option. Had a little play along those lines then couldn't help trying a B&W version and colour popping the eyes:D. More OOB than wildlife
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    Steve, Tony, thanks a stack guys. Here is my repost as per Steve's suggestion he mailed me, and Tony's slightly tighter crop, and more of a blurred BG. What do you think?

    Tony, your conversion rocks - great work.

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    Repost look s good, Stuart. Pale scratch on the muzzle still drags my eye.
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    Hi Stu

    It is subtle, but I think there is just a tad more definition, but of course I would say that, LOL. You could give it another round in Curves just to see?

    Blurring the BG worries me as this is something I never do as it's all in camera, however I do realise that people have different, acceptable routes/methods they use, so...

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    War wound Tony, gives him character with the ladies LOL.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve Kaluski View Post
    War wound Tony, gives him character with the ladies LOL.
    :D:D - we'll have to get them to post some critiques to get another perspective.
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    great character here Stu - repost looks very good to my eyes...I also quite like what Tony has done...
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    V nice portrait. Prefer slightly original crop and BG. Contrast etc, like both. B&W also nice.
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    ps - note, another great shot from Kruger

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    excellent image Stuartbhai and your repost takes this over the top
    TFS

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    Thank you all for the feedback. I appreciate each comment.

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    Excellent portrait Stuart. Great pose by your subject with very good detail and color. I think this would also look good with a square or portrait crop.

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    Thanks a stack Steve. Your comments are always appreciated.

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