A lot of us here in Wildlife know how difficult it is to get clean BG images of our subjects, particularly leopards.
Here, I was well rewarded with this wonderful young male who was on his way down to the Luangwa River to quench his thirst, my vehicle was on a lower section of track which gave me the opportunity for such a BG and low POV.
I love the quizzical look on his face as the persistant fly continued to buzz his face, a light dusting of purple flowers from the rain tree adding contrast.
Sth Luangwa NP- Zambia, late dry season.
D4s 500 f/4VR 1/800s f/5.6 ISO800. Slight crop for comp, bean bag from front pax seat, curves, levels, TK masking,, PS CC '15 & ACR.
Hi Marc
well not much more to say than
yes you have been well rewarded.
Cannot comment on color /tone as i am away , i just wish for a bit more space all around , specially the top , if you do not have it , i might try to add a bit off canvas .Oops just read the intro after typing , so i might like the original crop a bit more ?
Hi Marc
well not much more to say than
yes you have been well rewarded.
Cannot comment on color /tone as i am away , i just wish for a bit more space all around , specially the top , if you do not have it , i might try to add a bit off canvas .Oops just read the intro after typing , so i might like the original crop a bit more ?
Great image , TFS Andreas
Thanks Andreas
I take your point.
I do have a little more room above and below, however, if I crop in from his back, it then starts to get a little more squarish........at least for my tastes.
Leaving it at my preferred 2:3 ratio had him just a little too centered IMO, hence my crop alternate. It came in @ around 8:11 ratio. All a matter of personal preference.
Hi Marc - I really like the way the leopard's attention is focused on the fly. Yes, the low angle/pov pays off here. I too feel it is a little tight around but not a dealbreaker. If it were mine I would reduce the yellows slightly particularly in the whites.
Fantastic shot, Marc! Wish I could get such a beautiful photo bomber when trying to photograph a fly! The little purple flowers add a nice touch to it!
Lovely clarity and classical facial expression, well done!
Hi Marc -- That is a beauty of an image ! what an expression and that fly is a super bonus . Excellent BKG and POV as well and I like the details , colors and IQ is very good. Slight space at the top for my liking but as u said it is all abt personal preference. TFS !!
Beautiful image Marc,great IQ,love the fly and flowers on the ground,and the expression on the leoperds face is magic,agre with others about a bit more room above.well done.