Red Panda on Bamboo
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Comment by espy2:
Given the spirit of the challenge was to capture a shot of wildlife in its natural environment, I find it most difficult to believe that this was done with your entry. Needless to say my vote on this was very low given those circumstances. When a photo does not do its best in composition to depict actual challenge guidelines, my stadegy for voting immediately stops and it becomes a DNMC to me.

Red Panda on Bamboo
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Comment by Kavey:
Nice eye detail, nice light, and nice detail on the fur too.

Red Panda on Bamboo
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Comment by CzechMan:
Very nice picture!

Red Panda on Bamboo
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Comment by coolhar:
the gimmicky border detracts from an otherwise impressive shot

Red Panda on Bamboo
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Comment by kidteach4:
I love red pandas! Thank you for the picture!

Red Panda on Bamboo
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Comment by Cyndane:
I'm one of those who isn't a huge fan of borders if they're not needed, but this one isn't too bad. I love this photo, it's really stunning. :)

Dakota
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Comment by tjbel05:
Nice catch.

Dakota
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Comment by emorgan49:
Simple and powerful image. I love the little glint of sun on the wing.

Dakota
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Comment by Kelli:
Nice capture.

Paint Pots
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Comment by photosense:
new layer, adjust levels to make image almost invisible for the black, change opacity to bring image back through, followed by a paint brush to bring details through on a masked layer