Comment from martin smith images
A very beautiful composition of this great beast. Beautifully focused and framed and great attention to detail. well done

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 16-Jun-2013

Thanks so much Martin!

Comment from Tony B
Great artist notes by the way.


I like the darkness of this post, it borders on the dramatic as if this beast needs it. A good Fathers Day portrait -

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 16-Jun-2013

Thanks tony. It was raining and dark out. ;).

Comment from WendyG
Hear Hear! Wow, this is a fabulous shot Eileen, love the rhino and their uniqueness, definately wouldn't want to but heads with one! Super techs, just fabulous:)

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 15-Jun-2013

thanks wendy!

Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
A very super capture again of this special guy and he gave you the perfect head position so we can admire all his special pieces in his face - super frame - good portrait camera settings - perfect DOF - I just have to look at his face expression and it is holding me - really a special shot, well done

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 15-Jun-2013

Thanks so much Regina!

reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 16-Jun-2013

you are always welcome

Comment from Doris1022
a great shot for sure. and he seems to be smirking. like, yes step out of the jeep and I own you. permanent horn decoration. nice 3d effect.

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2013

Thanks so much Doris.

Comment from susanlen
Beautiful shot of the endangered black rhino. Read your notes and agree with you entirely. Like the angle the animal is in the shot since you can see its face and also the big hulk of its body. Nicely blurred background enhances the whole image. Framing is very good, as is focus.

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2013

Thanks south Susan. Much appreciated.

Comment from yourbren
Eileen, i couldn't agree with your notes more. Most of the elephants in Kenya have been killed. It is difficult to stop because the poachers are hired by the newly rich Chinese. It is they you must stop because money will always find a poacher.
I like your image. His face is well captured and poignant. The one on the left should probably be removed with content aware. Bren

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2013

Ah but then I would have to change my title. ;). Thanks so much.

reply by yourbren on 14-Jun-2013

Quite true and as you are fond to it. You must keep. What ever I suggest should only be implemented if you like it as well. It is your image and should satisfy you. Bren

reply by the author on 15-Jun-2013

Believe me. I do appreciate every comment and suggestion. Thanks so much. :)

Comment from Mollie213
Well, this is the first time I kneww a rhino had hair on and in his ears. How have I lived this long and been so dumb?
Good shot, good clarity, good color.
Thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2013

Lol. Not dumb mollie. If you are like me, I'm just not that observant. Getting more into my photography is allowing my eyes to open more. Thanks so much for this amazing review! Lol

Comment from Photography byTrixie
Your animal pictures are absolutely perfect. Love the color, lighting, and subject. I can see every little bump and wrinkle. You have great technical skills. Another fabulous picture.

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2013

Thank you so much trixie! I ave lots to learn. But I enjoy it so much.

Comment from DawnHold
Wow you were so close! Very nice composition, just a pity you never got the whole of him in, excellent focus showing awesome detail, good colour clarity and nice depth. Well done.

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2013

Thanks dawn. There are bushes and low fencing that keeps one from seeing everything. Thanks so much for your review.