Leopard portrait

[Danny Laredo]

Another leopard image from my last visit to Africa.
all in all it was a fantastic visit, got a fair share of Leopard images.

MKIII 500F4+TC x1.4 1/80 F7.1 ISO640





All and any c&c welcomed and appreciated.

[D. Robert Franz]

Fine image here... The strength of the face of the leopard overwhelms the slightly distracting BG bright spots..

[Ken Watkins]

Another great shot, I am still concerned about the "green" effect, but as this is the second time it must be what came out of the camera. Certainly with my limited skills I am unable to remove it.

I am not worried about the bright spots in the background it is normal for leopard in a tree shots.

[Danny Laredo]

Robert, thanks for your comment.

Ken, the green cast is from the natural green from the surroundings and while the humen eye can deal with it, the camera cannot.

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Danny,
Lovely image. I like the diagonal composition. Engaging looks. I would reduce the saturation a bit. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Ken Watkins]

Danny,

I think I have come up with a reason for the green in particular under the chin, on the face and along the leg, the Leopard has probably rubbed itself against the branch and the colour of the lichen has transferred to its fur.

[Rich Ikerd]

Wonderful portrait Danny. Close up and personal. To get the highlights out of the background under control, you might try using the burn tool a bit or even a multiply layer to darken them up.

[Ed Cordes]

Leopards are my favorite big cats. The bright spots in the BG are OK with me as it is really the way things are in the wild. I would print this large and hang it in my living room to enjoy every day.

[DanWalters]

Nice portrait. I love the eyes!