Being watched

[Hilary Hann]

This leopard had just come down from his tree after two days so was obviously hungry but obviously a totally aware Grant's gazelle wasn't going to be his dinner. I wanted to draw attention to the graphic lines in the image (almost full frame, cropped from the top) so I added a Nik filter Old Photo with a Polaroid transfer at 80%.

7D; EF300mm + 1.4 TC; f9.5; 1/250; ISO400

[denise ippolito]

Hilary, I really like the image design. The leopard has an intense stare and that captures your attention right away. Then you notice the gazelle in the BG and hope that the leopard doesn't turn around. I am not fond of grain in an image(personal preference) but here I think it works well and adds some texture to the image.

[Mark Fuge]

Nice image and application, Hilary.

Wonder how long the gazelle stood there before sticking out his tongue!! ;) :D

[Hilary Hann]

Mark, that would have been a sight. Denise, I'm planning a couple of different workings with this as I'm not convinced I have it at its' best. Thanks for the comments and encouragement.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Hilary, I really like the crop and composition. I think the filters work perfectly with the image:)

[Hilary Hann]

Thanks Cheryl

[Steve Adkins]

Hilary, Striking photo and expression! For me, the effects you applied help make this an "old" story and I enjoy the non-traditional (stereotypical) interaction between predator and prey. Wonder what looks good for dinner? Where, when was this taken?

[Hilary Hann]

Steve, this was taken in the Masai Mara in January this year. Thank you for the encouragement.

[Patti Edens]

Hillary, I love the photo and the treatment and the title! As Denise said, the leopard comes into focus first and then the gazelle. My next thought was, "what is the leopard watching?"

Patti

[Hilary Hann]

The leopard was watching 2 nesting vultures at the top of a tree. Shortly afterwards he climbed to the very top and looked inside the nest but it came up empty. Thanks for your kind comments.

[Indranil Sircar]

Excellent composition, Hilary. Love those lines and how it defines the landscape with the gazelle and the leopard diagonally across. I think the leopard looking other way makes it even more interesting.

[Hilary Hann]

Thanks Indranil.