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    Ngorongoro May 2011.
    Camera: Nikon D300
    Lens: Nikon 200-400 f4
    Aperture: f/7.1
    Shutters: 1/800
    Speed: ISO 400

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    Nice composition!
    I would just crop the sliver of white at the top.
    Dan Kearl

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    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

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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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    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
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