A few images from Dubbo Western Plains zoo

[Grumpy John]

This is as close as I'll ever get to Africa.

#1 Mum.


#2 Bubs.


#3 Cheetah, just relaxing.


#4 I think he heard the shutter.


#5 The obligatory meerkat.

[Ozzie_Traveller]

G'day mate

Yep - a beaut visual into part of the countryside from "over there" ...... the resting Cheetah could well have heard the shutter but maybe some movement grabbed its attention
Image sharpness & clarity is beaut ... Q- big camera or little camera?

Phil

[Grumpy John]

Thanks Phil, 7D with the coke bottle.

[Ozzie_Traveller]

Gotta luv them there 2Lt coke bottles
Phil

[HansE]

It's nice to see them. You would realy enjoy taking pictures of the real thing in their natural setting. I have only seen the Meercats in captivity. They take such a good picture. I spent quite a bit of time looking for Koalas did you spot any?

[Grumpy John]

No, but then I didn't go in to the Australian animal section.

[Isac]

Great presentation John. Lovely sharp pics and all well framed. Only nit pick is the cheetahs could do with a shadows lift.

[Isac]

My new Dodge and Burn action works magic on it!

[Grumpy John]

I will have another look at them and try your action.

[Isac]

If you set your brush opacity and flow to 20% and hardness to 80%, should be good.

[Grumpy John]

Right on the tip of my prehensile tongue.

#1


#2 Almost!!!!

[Isac]

They are a bit like humans, always wanting something that's just out of reach. You've captured great textures and clarity, well done.

[Grumpy John]

Here's another version of the cheetah after treatment with Isac's Dodge & Burn action.

[Isac]

I like that you kept some of the shadows from the tall grass and just lifted the features. Did you think the action worked for you?

[Grumpy John]

Thanks mate, I also toned down some of the highlights on the cheetah's flank and foreleg. Also toned down some of the highlights in the grass.
The action was very easy to use and exceeded my expectations. Thanks for making it available.

[Isac]

I definitely noticed the burning you did in the (only slightly) blown body parts and the shadows in the grass. Nice job and glad you're happy with it. I'm using it a fair bit so it was worth writing it.