Backlit Leopard

[Brendon Cremer]

1/80 sec @ F4
ISO 1000
Canon 1D Mark III
Canon 300mm F2.8 L IS USM

A Large male leopard on patrol one evening, in this image he was scraping the ground before marking his territory, this is what created the dust, the light source is a spotlight shone from a vehicle behind him. I like the mood created with the dust and the lighting.

[Marc Mol]

Like this a lot Brendon, the back lighting and subsequent dust haze reflection on this leopard is nicely done,
only thing I would change is to tone down the three grass stalks (on the right of frame) that are catching the light and attention somewhat.
Very nicely composed all the same.:cheers:

I'm trying to remember where I've seen this before? Did you post this before when there was some website problems?
TFS

[Morkel Erasmus]

Expertly done, mate. I love the mood here. No nits from me.
:cheers:

[Brendon Cremer]

Thanks very much Marc and Morkel, Marc i may well have posted this during that time but not 100% sure :w3

[Sid Garige]

Just brilliant Brendon. Excellent.

[Rachel Hollander]

Brendon - well seen and well done! The dust cloud really makes the image.

TFS,
Rachel

[Jamie Douglas]

Nice work Brendon. A shame the spotlight didnt fill the bottom LHC but it does not distract from the scene.

[Charles Glatzer]

Way Cool Image...inspirational and creative!

Chas

[Mark Wiseman]

Hi Brendon,
i am sure I have seen this image, but cannot remember where. I agree with Morkel, a wonderful image and I would be happy having this image in my collection. I would not change a thing.
TFS and best wishes,
Mark.

[peter delaney]

Very nice, Brendon