Another from the series. We had a number of awesome sightings over the period but this one of a mother and her 12 week old cub really stands out for me.
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Another from the series. We had a number of awesome sightings over the period but this one of a mother and her 12 week old cub really stands out for me.
- Camera
- Focal Length
- Shutter
- Aperture
- ISO/Film
Speedlight
Hi Brendon, glad you chose to post this, a very sweet image indeed. I like the composition and the fact the cub is looking to you and mum is relaxed and looking away. I would have perhaps gone to f/5.6, however I think you will find it's -0.33EV. The 600 gave good reach without compromise and the flash is nice and well balanced. I wondered about pegging the golden yellow back a bit, WDYT? It does however convey some nice light. An endearing image.
TFS
Steve
Post Production: It’s ALL about what you do with the tools and not, which brand of tool you use.
Hi Brendon very nice one with the cute cub and the relaxed looking mum.Good handling of flash use , that makes me think i should learn that cause it looks almost natural light .
I like the framing and overall tones , asking myself about a bit more detail and the reddish looking yellows ?
so i took the liberty to adjust that as far as i can do , hope you do not mind and would like to hear feedback from all viewers.
TFS Andreas
Hi Brendon - a very tender moment well captured. Love the composition with them looking in different directions and I agree that the use of flash here is very natural. I prefer the colors of the op.
TFS,
Rachel
You know I love this, Mr Cremer. A leopard photo we all want.![]()
(yes, flashwork rocks here)
Another cracker here Brendon, love the bonding depicted here with the intertwining of mum & cub, nice dappled light here as well.
I'd be proud to have this in my files.
The OP post for me and see nothing wrong with those colours & tone,
TFS
Great image we all dream off Brendon
Very well done.
Have a great eve
Ciao
Anette
Super image Brendon. I prefer your OP
Brendon the first post looks excellent to me,it would be impossible for me to fault it.
Regards Keith.
Nothing to add to the other comments - such a great shot, the cub leaning against mom in typical cat fashion! Well done on this one!![]()
Excellent color, clarity, and detail. Nice.

Hi Brendon
What a moment captured at an ideal angle!
The only crit I have is the blue in the cub's eyes from the flash..
Was the flash off camera?
I tried flash a while ago, my limited knowledge with the speedlight, with the results made me put it away quickly, there is still SO much I do not know...
I lift my hat to you sir, for this capture
Andre
Don't know much about these sorts of animals but I like the picture. The cubs expression makes it for me. Great stuff.
John

Thanks very much all. Andreas, thanks again for the RP, i find it a little light and has lost some of the warm punch the scene had as the time, i do like the improved tone to the branch and tree tho so may play with this a little.
hi Brendon no problemo as always at first comes the author of the image , then people like me are coming into play and having thoughts , i like to share my thoughts , mostly easier to show it via RP rather than describe it within my limited English.
I am totally ok with your opinion , you were there and not me , i do the same with my frame , so all is good .
Again nothing wrong with the base OP , even if other(s) understand maybe i meant that by making an RP![]()
. I would be proud if i would have that kind of image on my hard drive , or even have seen that in the wild …………….
Cheers Andreas
This is beautiful and the pose is fantastic, Brendon! I think all else has been said - so sorry to comment so late, just wanted to congratulate you on this lovely image-keep them coming please, such pleasure to view!
Kind regards,
Gabriela Plesea