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    Dave Walz
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    This is one of Bobcats that are regular visitors to our backyard. I thought the pose with his body hidden in the shadows with only his face was interesting. i removed a couple of tall grass leafs and clones out some of the trees in the background that were reflecting light. Comments appreciated.

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    Dave:

    I think this is a very effective shot, fits well with a cat, sense of mystery and lurking.
    I might consider a crop down from the top, as the extra negative space doesn't add a lot for me. In fact, cropping down a bit might strengthen the sense of the cat crouching down low. I could also see a bit more canvas on the our right, if you have it.

    Are you in rural area?

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    Dave - I agree with Randy's comments. Well done. What was your light source?

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    Interesting image , agreed with Randy and you gotta love those eyes
    TFS

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    must be great having animals like this visit your backyard :)

    I like the POV and light/dark contrast here - would try to tone down the overall highlights a tad though
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    Well done Dave. As suggest I agree with cropping down from the top and lower the highlights in tonality.

    Great idea well executed.

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    really creative and superb effect of the single light source:D

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