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Aug 11, 2012, 11:58:07 AM
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:iconkrisvlad:
The Cincinnati Zoo (one of the best) has a new kitty exhibit. I couldn't get a good shot of the Tiger or the Puma, but Snow Leopard was literally right next to the glass.

I thought I'd hate the blue-ish glare, but I actually liked how it turned out after I burned selected areas. It makes a niiice wallpaper if you're a Mac owner. :)

Reddit's "Best Photo of 2012" competition: [link]
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I really like this shot!

The blue tint really does look great, and you captured the way the fur sits perfectly!
I really like how you blurred the background, and the angle is great, as well as the perspective.

However, i feel as if you could've backed up a bit. His face kind of crowds the frame.
Also, I think coming at it from the side (right or left) would add some variety.
I do think the exposure could be raised a bit, but that's just personal preference.

Overall, this is amazing! You captured the intensity in his eyes really well, and the shadows fall perfectly, emphasizing his features. Great work!
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This is so gorgeous! There's so much detail, and it looks like he's focusing intently on either killing me or showing a lot of interest in whatever he's glaring at like that. I'm definitely in love with your camera for getting such a well focused shot like this at zoo~

I like the blue glare a lot in this, it makes his/her eyes pop out a lot and really harmonizes with the background with out becoming monochrome or the same hues. Its very nice for a huge wallpaper in someone's living room or bedroom! A lot of people would agree that it's very beautiful and eye capturing. Nice work!
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Mood: Adoration *Lulolana Apr 30, 2013  Professional Digital Artist
God what a beautiful shot :heart:
I absolutely love the colors and the eyes look amazing!
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:iconkrisvlad:
Thank you very much! It's definitely one of my best ones. Everyone seems to fave it haha.

Should I saturate it a little more?
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*Lulolana Apr 30, 2013  Professional Digital Artist
You're very welcome :)
Well it doesn't surprise me that so many people like it!

Well you could try and see how it looks but I actually like that the colors are pretty subtle and not so much "in-your-face". It gives the whole piece a rather mysterious look.
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Good! That's exactly what I trying to do.
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*ProjectCornDog Apr 17, 2013  Hobbyist Digital Artist
This is beautiful, great work!
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:iconkrisvlad:
Thank you! I'm glad you like it.
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~muddyprints Apr 4, 2013  New member
definatly a favourite, love this so much
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:iconkrisvlad:
Mine too! Someone purchased a 20x30 canvas print.

It's still one of my most loved shots.
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~muddyprints Apr 4, 2013  New member
i am seriously considering buying this, i can see why you like it!
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:iconkrisvlad:
If so, get the digitla file instead. You get it hi res and you can do whatever you want with it! I think I made it cheaper too.
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