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Nice composition!
I would just crop the sliver of white at the top.
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Wildlife Moderator
Hi VPN, for me overall it just looks flat and needs some punch to bring out the potential within the image. I quite like the content & composition, it just needs a little more work. I agree with Dan about either cropping the white area or just adding in some more green BKG.
I would then also try:
- To bring out any detail in the eye to give it definition
- Apply some Curves ie linear contrast
- Adjust both left & right sliders in Levels
- Apply Luminosity mask, or some Vibrance/Saturation
TFS
Steve
Post Production: It’s ALL about what you do with the tools and not, which brand of tool you use.

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Hi VPN -I like the comp and good suggestions above for adding a little punch. Maybe a bit of ccw rotation too?
TFS,
Rachel
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Me, I'm not fond of the shady side of strong light. But sometimes there is no other choice.
Tom
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vpn, this is a sweet portrait and I'm sure with Steve's processing suggestions you will get a lot more out of it.
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Hi VPN, adding on to the post-production ideas above, also might want to play around with the clarity/sharpness as it may help with the softness on the face and snout of the zebra.
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crop sliver from top and you have winner here
TFS