One from the archives, this gorgeous female we found deep in the undergrowth, with a young cub. Even found the young Dumay trying to get onto the plot for those who remember him, sadly it was just too difficult.
With good technique you can get away with a slow SS, but with the technology that has advanced camera bodies, pushing the ISO isn't an issue for a faster SS. Eyes to nose is about right, happy the ears are not. The light was slightly challenging.
Thanks to those who posted or viewed on the last posting.
Steve
Subject: Leopard (F) (Panthera pardus)
Location: SA
Camera: Canon EOS-1D X
Lens: EF200-400mm f/4L IS USM EXT HH
Exposure: 1/400s at f/5.6 ISO1600
Original format: Portrait, very slight crop from the top
Processed via: LRC 9.4 & PS2020