Shot very early one morning just as the sun was rising, around 6.00am. The tree canopy gave/provided an excellent vantage point to view the herd of Impala that were slowly moving towards her direction.
Thanks to those who viewed or posted a comment on the previous thread.
Steve
Subject: Leopard (Panthera pardus) young female on the lookout
Location: Botswana
Camera: Canon 1DX MKII
Lens: 200-400f/4 HH
Exposure: 1/16o0s at f/5.6 ISO640 EV -0.33
Original format: Portrait, very slight crop
Processed via: LRCC & PSCC2015.5
Hi Steve - Nice warm light hitting the face and you exposed it well. I like the tail draped down the tree as well. The small branch just above the head isn't ideal but it is nature. I might crop a little off the top if it were mine.
the key lighting hitting the leopard on the bonker is what makes this - good call on keeping things vertical...
I agree with Rachel that you could shave some off the top?
Burning some of the highlights on that jutting branch above the feline's head might also help.
HI Steve -- I like the way the Leopard is intently looking and crouched itself. Going vertical has enhanced this frame and that beautiful light hitting on its face makes this one a special one .
I am fine with the way it is framed , giving the feel of the environment around it .
Curious pose, Vertical composition and Soft light hitting on leopard face adds more interest to this image
I agree with sliver crop from above will make this more balanced.
And, I personally feel its hard to tame the same kind of bright spots ( sky ) between leaves .
What are your thoughts on Black & white conversion with this.
Hi Steve,
Beautiful leopard. I still have to meet mine. The vertical composition give sense about the elevated position of the cat. I also think that the branch above her head is a bit distracting.
Thanks for sharing,
Kalin
Hi Steve a very sweet Leopard ,
i like the gazing view into the far ... checking out something .
Well handled difficult light situation , with good detail where it counts , paired with your usual high quality output .
Lovely warm colors and color depth .
Good choice of the crop and keeping the tail in the frame .
I still find the high contrast between the sky and the dark tree a bit too much competing and the leopard looks a bit lost , but that was not in your hands !!!!