Curious

[Harshad Barve]

Dear all
Made this with 7D , 300/f4 , ISO 200, 1/60 , F5.6 cropped , HH
which one you liked more ?
All C & C are most welcome and much appreciated
Harshad

[Harshad Barve]

Another crop for your kind comments

[Dave Mills]

Hi Harshad, Subjectivity comes into play here. I like the first post best. While not showing much environment the total dominance of the portrait gives the image alot of impact. It's sharp, well exposed and framed nicely. I might take out the small sticks and a few leaves by his mouth....See what others have to say...

[Harshad Barve]

Thanks Dave , much appreciated , I too liked the first post :)

I might take out the small sticks and a few leaves by his mouth....

Big NO from me for cloning in wildlife images , Ofcourse this is my personal choice :)

[Lance Peters]

First me for me also Harshad - though i'd be tempted to take some from the RHS - Little too centred for my personal tastes - I could also just be plain wrong -LOL!!
Beautiful no matter which way you look at it!!

[VinceRossi]

Hi Harshad,
Few! Scares me to think about being so close. Detail and focus are good. I also agree, I would consider all the branckes in both picture. (Lower left side)

[Alfred Forns]

I like the first one better, action is on the face and like to see more of it !!!

btw as you say cloning wise is all personal and admire your stand. I am not oppose to clearing a stick merging with face, eyes etc. since it could enhance the image and nothing is being added.

[Rachel Hollander]

Harshad - I also like the first one better. Nice image.

TFS,
Rachel

[Peter Farrell]

I like the first one better as well. A magnificent portrait. The second one is also a great image. As far as the leaves and branches; in the close up i would at least remove the leaves.
Peter

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi Harshad, the second post for me, gives the reader more of an idea of what he/she is doing with a larger view of the body posture. Would go for higher ISO to help SS.

TFS
Steve

[Dave Leroy]

My preference is for second one also.

I really like the feel of that big powerful body and would love to see more of it.

Both are lovey images.

[Gary Hamilton]

Both are beautiful, Harshad--nicely done. I'd like to see how an in-between crop of the second picture works.