Comment from Leenie
Looks like a possum, maybe? I like the b/w and it's a good pose.
1.Initial impact-5; 2.Creativity of Presentation-5;
3. B/W-5;
4.Center of Interest-5; 5.Technical excellence-5; 6.Technique-5; 7.Storytelling ability-5; 8.Lighting-5. Leenie

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2011

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2011

Thanks for your review, much appreciated.

Comment from chickadee
Oh poor little dear!! Hope you gave him a jacket!l.o.l. Hate to see an animal suffering like this fellow. Nice sharp focus on the critter with lovely d.o.f. Nicely framed to show him so nice and close. Great choice of b.w. with a gorgeous highlight in his eye. The hot spot is a bit distracting but otherwise a lovely but sad image!
/Chickadee

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2011

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2011

Thanks for the review, yes I tried to get rid of the hot spot but found turning it to B&W was only partially successful option. Any suggestions as to how it can be achieved welcome. - Mary

reply by chickadee on 25-Jul-2011

I found a bit of contrast eliminates most of the hot spots, but sometimes takes the natural highlights away from the subject. I'm not great on techs, but this may help you!!
/Chickadee

Comment from Glass i
Your conversion to B&W looks very nice and the vignette enhances impact. Focal plane setting was on the money. Nice work and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2011

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2011

Thanks so much for your review.

Comment from GaliaG
poor guy, I hope he warn up in the end

nice shot, good story telling, composition and presentation

still the infrared light is seem in the white hera around him

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2011

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2011

Thanks so much for your review - yes I tried to reduce the white around him but thought it better than the red.

Comment from bellamahri
I like the black and white.
It conveys the cold better!
Great detail and composition!
Well done!
Thank you for sharing!

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2011

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2011

Thanks so much for your review

Comment from dongood
i gave this photo four stars because the animals clear but i think the white light at the back lets it down

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2011

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2011

Thanks for the review - the white light was caused by the infrared and it looked better in black and white than with the red making him look a wierd color. There was not way that I was aware of to adjust although I did try quite a few things Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Comment from ramonafrances
This is absolutely wonderful in B & W. It really shows texture and tone well. I like seeing animals eyes in photographs such as the one showing here. Might be useful to say what country you took this in.

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2011

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2011

Sorry normally say I was at Adelaide Zoo, South Australia. Thanks very much for your review.

Comment from Shakeadog
very good close up
lovely capture
details are very good
focus perfect
well framed
i like the b&w, and the vignette too
good lighting as well
nice shot

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2011

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2011

Thanks for your review, much appreciated.

Comment from DJack
Great work. Interesting composition and idea with the black and white. Great subject. Good details. Well done. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2011

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2011

Thanks for your review, much appreciated.