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    I took this image in January at Polentswa waterhole. This is the alpha female of the Polentswa pride, a majestic lioness. The other members of the pride left her alone as she was looking after 3 ,4 month old cubs. She was on a determined walk to the waterhole.
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    S/S: 1/80sec
    ISO: 1100
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    Any comments and critiques most welcome.
    I would also like to thank everyone for there comments and help in the past, as yesterday I was awarded my ARPS from the RPS in Bath, UK.

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    Congratulations on your achievement … that is something to be very proud of.

    Lovely lioness image, love the light quality and the movement in the front foot and those eyes are excellent. I have no suggestions for improvement.

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    Hi Marc, if you have it, I would recrop with a hint more image at the foot of the image as it's just a little tight. I might also add some mid-tone for some depth.

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    Hi Hilary and Steve,
    Thanks for your comments. Steve, this is a full frame image and unfortunately I cannot add further canvas to the image.
    Best wishes,
    Mark.

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    Mark - congrats! Nice walking pose and the techs look good. I might boost the contrast slightly.

    TFS,
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    Hi Mark , congrats on your award !
    Great image, considering it was shot at 1/80 s .I love the low angle. Sharp where it counts .The bg and lion's chest is a bit bright and I would generally tone down a bit. A classic pose.

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    Congrats Mark. Just a bit tight for my taste, it's a nice simple composition and I like the curved tail, turned paw, and golden colors.

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    Congrats on the ARPS, Mark! I know you worked hard for it
    I trust you are fully recovered now as well?

    Lovely light and pose here, the blurred foot is an especially nice touch
    Agree that a hint more space below would enhance this, but no deal-breaker IMHO
    Adding mid-tone contrast would add some oomph as Steve mentioned!
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    Hi Morkel, Arno, Steve and Rachel,
    Thanks for your comments and help, they are gratefully appreciated.
    This was a full frame image with no cropping. If I could I would add at the bottom, but I can't.
    Thanks again and best wishes,
    Mark.

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