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    Dear All

    Was lucky to see this in open , that too with glorious morning light
    D300, 70-200/F2.8 at f2.8 , ISO 400 at 200mm
    All C & C are most welcome
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    Harshad,

    Great look back here, but the BG is a lot of a nuisance, looks like it could take a tad more sharpening.

    I hope you have a few more as Serval sightings are quite rare and extremely special.

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    lovely light and look-back pose here Bhai! special sighting indeed...

    how much of a crop is this? I would like to see a closer crop to eliminate all the dead space on top?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Morkel Erasmus View Post
    how much of a crop is this? I would like to see a closer crop to eliminate all the dead space on top?
    This is already 50% crop , I have some tighter frames too , will post later on

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    okay - then I wouldn't crop this further either :)
    looking forward to some others!
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    Beautiful light and color. I like the surrounding environment myself.

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    Lady luck has been very much on your side Harshad, with this trip.

    Certainly, a tighter crop offering more of the subject within the frame would really make this. We can then appreciate the beauty and detail of this gracious and rare animal. Good, rich, warm light too.

    I am very envious of your sightings, but feel Tigers would be the first port of call.

    Look forward to more of these particular sightings.

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    Harshad - I like the warm light and look-back pose but agree too much space at the top. Looking forward to seeing your tighter images.

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    Lovely light but agree that a closer crop given the environment would be an advantage. But I wouldn't crop this closer as it looks like the IQ is suffering.

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    Loving the look back pose here Harshad, in fine light. Agree on the cropping.
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    Great spot H and I like the way the light catches the face so well.

    Agree that a tighter crop / longer lens was needed.

    Cheers

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    Great light on this rare cat. I would love this in my portfolio.
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    Nice sighting in great light Harshad. Look forward to more of this cat. Well done.
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    Hi Harshad, echo the above on a nice look back shot of a very rare cat. Also like how you can see the undersides of the back legs, poised.
    TFS
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    I like it as posted. Nice pose and the thorny plants add some interest.

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