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    Very impressive Peter, having the black outlining the lower mane works well and I think it gives the image more depth. Would like to have had the left eye (as viewed) more open, as per the right. Did you try it in B/W?

    Nice to see you back, and yes, I owe you & Wim a note, just been really busy since getting back and away again now.

    Kept the intro brief I see.

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    Peter - welome back! Great comp, dof and the black bg does work really well. I agree with Steve about the eye but probably not a lot you could do about it.

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    Peter,

    Wonderful portrait. Nice side light, but with other light reflecting into the shaded side of the lion's face, the shadows are not too deep. Thus is a high phase angle image and is making for wonderful fine detail in the fur. Nicely done, and I like the tight composition.

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    Very nicely done, Peter. I agree with Roger on the attractive angle of illumination, and the resulting fine detail. The very tight comp works well here also.

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    Can only echo that the detail and look here are exquisite...nice to have you posting again, Peter!
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    Peter,

    I have looked at this a few times, I do not mind the scar tissue above the eye, great detail.


    Is the black BG a nice black mane, if so I would certainly like to see it .

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    Nicely done indeed
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    Lovely one, Peter !! Wish you had the left eye open !

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    Beautiful light and fur detail. I too, wish the left pupil was more visible. Love the black BG at the bottom of the frame as well,
    Gail

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    Love the detail and the dark BG Peter.... Nicely done

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