i already posted this photo in color...just wondering what ya'll think of this version...
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j105/Critter2R/Zoo%20in%20the%20Rain/Copyofcontent.jpg

Christian, I have not seen the previous version but I like what I see here. The moody lighting and the Tiger just visible through the depths of the dark create a mysterious intrigue. What I do find at fault in this shot is the debris scattered around the subject, in front and to the side. I would clone these out. Overall, I think the photo could use to show a bit more detail the the shadows, but it carries a good feel as it is.

hey thanks man...im not sure how to clone, i just got CS2 so im kinda a novice still...any hints?

I will echo Gary's comment about the debris, I do wish that they weren't there as they hurt an otherwise very fine photograph. Your lighting here the tonal range are especially pleasing.
I am not sure that I like the colored eyes though. I might have went with a pure b&w image.

Seb

yea, i was kinda experimenting with the colored eyes, i kinda feel the same way about it

the debris deffinatly needs to be cloned out. i personally enjoy the colored eyes, but im not sure why, pure b&w wouldnt seem right with this photograph

i cant figure out this cloning stuff, i dont understand how it works...any help?

i cant figure out this cloning stuff, i dont understand how it works...any help?

Hmmm... Well cloning have to be done with the "clone stamp tool". Basically, the idea is to capture a pattern or an area in the photograph with the said stamp in order to apply it over the unwanted features, to hide them. You usually want to capture an area close from the unwanted feature as your reference in order to achieve a regular, natural looking result.

The technique imply a good deal of skill and practice. Quite frankly, I fear that the debris will be hard to clone out here because of their large size and the complex nature of the patterns in the straw. Small things are usually much easier to clone out.

Seb

nice shot chris. Love the mood of this and the pose of the tiger is very majestic and strong.

Forget the cloning, be a man and get in there, remove the debris yourself and do a reshoot. aaarrrr!! :D

hahaha, i do want to go back, i'll post any new results...thanks guys..

i think it could use just a slight brightening to bring out the whites in the fur, but other than that I'll echo the previous comments and say the selective coloring works great.

summore contrast... what do ya'll think??
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j105/Critter2R/Zoo%20in%20the%20Rain/Copyofcontent-1.jpg

heres one without the bottom cut off...
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j105/Critter2R/Zoo%20in%20the%20Rain/Copyofcontent-2.jpg