Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Impressive up close and personal!
Excellent choice of subject.
Great gray scale on all range.
Impressive b&w rendition.
Nice facial features & soft textures. Good lighting & compact framing.

Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2017

Many thanks for your kind review and comments - much appreciated.

Comment from El-mundo
A beautiful, black and white close up of this wonderful tiger, looking very calm and serene. Great clarity and detail, a lovely picture.

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2017

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Comment from EvaB
I really like your shot here. It was a good choice for conversion to black and white. Your exposure is excellent with good detail even in the white areas. Your focus looks sharp where it needs to be. I like the tight crop, though I might have preferred to see a bit more of the mouth. Very nice shot here.

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2017

Many thanks for your kind review and comments - much appreciated

Comment from nikman
Yes, your close up portrait is from this side of my screen! Exposure and sharpness are fine. The image also benefits from a good range of tones. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2017

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Comment from fotogran
Very appropriate use of black and white. I am assuming that this is a snow leopard. Great capture of that steady gaze. Good focus throughout and very nice exposure. Good work!

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2017

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Comment from Theo van Stratum
I like this! Good black and white and the close crop makes it stand out from a normal image.

Exposure good

Thanks for sharing
Theo

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2017

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Comment from michiganmike
An eye catching shot that looks great in black and white with its full range of tones. I like the tight framing and the intent stare of the eyes.

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 Comment Written 14-Mar-2017

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Comment from bpellephoto
What a beautiful cat.

Camera technique is excellent.

DOF and contrast with this B&W take is spot on sharp.

The composition is very good.

I like how you came in very close but the framing is a little to tight. I would like to see more chin for the detail of the beard. I would also include all of the ears or maybe a portion of them.

Overall a very satisfactory take, good luck in the contest ... B-)) Bob


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 Comment Written 14-Mar-2017

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Comment from suzannethompson2
Beautiful close up of this wonderful creature. I love how you filled the frame and the use of black and white really enhances the light and shade. Excellent lighting and focus showing great clarity. Beautiful composition Mike. Good luck in the contest. Suzanne

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2017

Many thanks Suzanne for your kind and generous review and comments -much appreciated. Glad you like it. Mike