-
Lifetime Member
-
BPN Viewer
Hi Rachel,
Not sure what it is I like about this scene (other than a great pose and IQ) but I really like the look of the bright sky against the branches, leaves, and leopard. I also like the bits of the big branch on the side and top that help frame the leopard and the subtle colors. I enjoyed viewing this one.
-
BPN Member
-
Macro and Flora Moderator
Gorgeous shot Rachel love the detail in the leopard. I think the foliage looks more natural in this image than the previous one. If I were to change anything I would make the sky a little less bright, probably by launching two images from ACR and superimposing one on t'other and brushing the required areas.
-
Wildlife Moderator
Hi Rachel I think I prefer this one, however I'm with Anette on cropping out the tree on the LHS and perhaps just coming in a bit, have a look.
TFS
Steve
Post Production: It’s ALL about what you do with the tools and not, which brand of tool you use.

-
Avian Moderator
Rachel:
I like the hanging out pose, beautiful animal. I agree with the other folks about just a bit of pruning.
Were there clouds in the bg? The sky looks rather splotchy as if toned down unevenly.
Love the see the big cats.
Cheers
Randy
MY BPN ALBUMS
"Tact is the art of making a point without making an enemy" Sir Isaac Newton
-
Lifetime Member
Thanks everyone. Anette -Nothing removed. Not sure what you are seeing except I think Randy's right and I didn't burn the bg evenly. Interesting that some like the tree framing and others are suggesting a crop to remove it.
Thanks again,
Rachel
-
Post a Thank You. - 1 Thanks
-
Hi Rachel,
Just compared the two images, and as nice as that close up is, this one looks more natural to me - the leaves above the leopard, that is.
Anette, and Steve's idea of cropping the left has some merit. Beautiful cat, nicely processed. These are all personal prefernces, but in the end they both workvery well, and you are the artist/photographer. Nice work.
-
BPN Member
Hey Rachel
I agree on cropping in from all sides a bit. I would also consider warming it up a tad - the flash left it a bit cold for my tastes...
Nice sighting!
-
Hi Rachel,
Sharpness, depth of field is superb. It is difficult to find these Leopards that any good image is viewed with excitement. As suggested above and IMO If the brightness/white in the background is reduced the leopard might standout better. Love the gaze into the far distance.
Hiran
-
Lifetime Member
Thanks John, Morkel and Hiran for the kind comments and suggestions. As always, they are very much appreciated.
Rachel
-
BPN Member
Hi Rachel,
back and pulled the image in PS. I had a closer look at those spots. I have no clue what it is. Looks like distance branches or so. Not sure. I would take my "Dyson" to clean that 
Ciao
Anette