theme:leopard

[Giovanni Frescura]

canon 1d mark 3
cannon 300 2,8
iso640
1 2500
f.6.3

[Don Railton]

Hi Giovanni

I like the pose and framing of the image. Might have wanted a little more on top if it was available... I am seeing a blurry halo around the head especially which is most obvious under the chin/neck area of the Leopard. I am the first to admit my B&W skills are a 'work in progress' but I see this image as lacking a little contrast (I think...!) Others will put me right I am sure. The focal plane is also a little difficult to figure out. Have you blurred the BG ?? It is a privilege to see a cat like this, you are a lucky man.

DON

[Nancy Bell]

A very nice pose with this leopard, with the head turned in and the tail curled up! It seems the rump is sharper than the face. Maybe try some selective sharpening.

[Morkel Erasmus]

Giovanni, I feel the pose works well - nice curves and shape to add to the space its gazing into. I feel you could have gone another way with the conversion, making the grass very light so the leopard stands out more, more high key thus?