A Jaguar (C)

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

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Camera
Canon EOS 7D (http://www.flickr.com/cameras/canon/eos_7d/)


Exposure
0.008 sec (1/125)


Aperture
f/4.5


Focal Length
100 mm


ISO Speed
400


Exposure Bias
0 EV

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http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7058/6799279750_efa8ce6fbd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40906945@N08/6799279750/)CancunDPP0044 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40906945@N08/6799279750/) by docsanjeev (http://www.flickr.com/people/40906945@N08/), on Flickr

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi Sanjeev, can you give us some more BKG to the image, more information ie where it was shot, wild/captive etc, etc.

Check this out if you haven't already, look at 'Help us help you'. :S3:
http://www.birdphotographers.net/forums/showthread.php/87393-Please-Read-Before-Posting-The-First-Time-and-Then-From-Time-to-Time

thanks
Steve

[Dumay de Boulle]

Magnificent creature, IQ looks good and the exp too. I would maybe take a touch off the top for comp purposes. TFS Sanjeev!

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

Hi Steve,
This was a captive Jaguar at the Xcaret Eco Park, Cancun, Mexico. There were two Jaguars on the jaguar Island in the park. Thanks
sanjeev

[Steve Kaluski]

Thanks Sanjeev, it's always good to put more into the intro, plus any SPECIFIC feedback you are looking for, as it helps the Critique of the image posted.

Similar to the last one, I feel you need to be looking at a higher ISO to gain a higher SS. Something like this you could drop to f/4 or up it to f/5.6 to get more depth, albeit a hint more, in addition, perhaps dropping the comp to say -0.33 to help with the whites. :S3: Always after taking your initial shot, check the Histogram and adjust accordingly, this guy by the looks of things was not going anywhere, so I feel you had time on your side to perhaps tweak your shooting modes. Colours and content set the location and I like the intense stare. If it was me, I would look to remove that highlight streak directly under the chin, as it's a bit of a distraction to the image.

TFS
Steve

BTW If its Captive, can you please add (C) in the title, as this signifies Captive, thanks. :S3:

[Steve Kaluski]

Sanjeev, I guess if you were using the 100-400 you couldn't drop the f stop, so guess upping it might have been better.

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

Thanks Steve. Your comments are welcome and I have taken note of it. Will ensure to disclose if it is a captive subject hence forth. I have few more shots of this jaguar, staring in the face but the ISO was 3200 so did not post it. Is it ok to post high ISO shots as long as they are well exposed ?
Regards
sanjeev

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi Sanjeev, I'm hoping Rachel, Steve C & Morkel can chip in on helping you with the 7D and offer some helpful 'Hints & Tips' as I have no experience with it.

Obviously you now need to wait until you can post again, but there is no issue about using high ISO's so feel free. Wonder if you might also benefit from posting in 'Eager to Learn Forum' too?

If you can, I suggest you become a member, as it gives you chance also to have your images taken into account for, Image of the week, I think Harshad mentioned this too?

cheers
Steve

[Steve Canuel]

Captive or not, its nice to see one of these beautiful cats in the clear. Nice clarity and sharpness. Love the markings and with the exception of a male lion, I think these cats exude the most power of all the felines. As for posting high ISO shots, here's a couple of sample high ISO shots I've posted here using the 7D. Not the most exciting subjects and they may not be up to your standards of IQ but samples nonetheless.

http://www.birdphotographers.net/forums/showthread.php/79271-Another-High-ISO-Deer
http://www.birdphotographers.net/forums/showthread.php/88190-First-Fawn

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

Hi Steve Canuel,
thanks for sharing your high ISO pics. I like big cats. This was the first time I got to see a Jaguar live. So was excited to share with you all. Magnificent animal!
sanjeev

[Steve Kaluski]

Thanks Steve, very much appreciate the input. :5