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Sable Antelope

Hello Guys,
my first post as BPN member .
Photographed the antelope in Mahango Game Reserve in the Caprivi Strip (Northern Namibia).I had luck to see them close for a short time.
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
EF 500 IS L
Window bracket + video head
80% of FF
F8 / 1/1000 / ISO 640
Processed in Canon DPP + PS CS6 tryout ; NR ,LCE,levels,curves through lum mask,vibrance,websharpening.
Hope you like it. Comments good or bad most welcome.
Cheers Andreas
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Andreas,
My favourite antelope, beautifully captured.
These are always difficult in particular the blacks, which are wonderfully rendered here. If I had a complaint which I do not really have perhaps the BG could be considered a littlle bright.
But this would soon be printed and up on the wall if it were mine.
Did you get any good Roan while you were there?
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Ken,
yes i got them quite often......... showing me their butt and running
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Thank you ,Ken.
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Andreas,
I see the traditional Roan shot
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Agreed with Ken, wonderful detail and the image really pops nicely. I would also try darken BG slightly.
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Excellent image on all counts
TFS
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BPN Member
Congrats on the membership, Andreas!
What a stunning image of one of my favourite antelopes (of which I have no images personally!) 
Great exposure, detail and light.
I might be tempted to tone down the BG selectively using lumo masks, but not a big issue as it does pop nicely already.
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Changed the background lightness as suggested!!!
Hope it will look better.
Cheers Andreas
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Lifetime Member
Andreas - repost takes it up a notch. Well done. Love the detail.
TFS,
Rachel
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Hi Andreas, certain an excellent sighting and a good looking beast too.
Personally I find the stance a little awkward in profile, as it's not head on, nor 3/4, so you see this slightly 'twisted' look to the body and in this instance I might have looked at a head shot, going tighter in, to really get maximum impact of those horns and nice marking of the head and mane. Always clearer with hindsight.
Might also suggest toning done the darker 'ridge' line on the RHS, optional, RP BKG looks better.
TFS
Steve
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Hi Andreas,
You have taken a wonderful image of a Sable antelope, my favourite antelope. The changes to your repost has improved the image.
Well done and thanks for sharing.
Best wishes,
Mark.
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Amazing detail and great light. The toned down surroundings really work nicely. Very nice image
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