Leopard

[Stephen Earle]

This male leopard is called Tyson and he is a resident of the Sabi Sand game reserve. 40D, ISO 250,f6.3,1/320.

[Danny Laredo]

I remember Tyson, got a few nice portrait shots of him.
All in all a nice image of this stunning male leopard.

[Fabs Forns]

Beautiful specimen, and he knows it too :)
I like the way he blends with the surroundings, the colors of the water and the unexpected piece of tail :)

[Paul Marcellini]

Only leopard I got was asleep way up a tree and found after sunset, so I'm slightly jealous. Great eye contact and a gorgeous animal. I wish for a touch more room by the tail but a minor detail. Very nice.

[Ken Watkins]

Getting all of the tail in is always difficult with Leopards, especially when they are in a tree. I would have liked a bit more on the left (not much), but it is nevertheless a beautiful looking animal, with a largely "clean" BG.

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Stephen,
Lovely leopard. You got him in a nice moment. I would have left more space at the bottom and some at the left.
Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Stu Bowie]

Super eye contact Stephen, and love the concentrated stare towards you. The light and colours look good,and the comp works well too. Great image.

[Steve Canuel]

Nice pose. I like the way the little shoreline leads you to the leopard's face.

[Stephen Earle]

Thx everyone for your input. The comp advice is noted and luckily there is some room to play with here.

[Rich Ikerd]

Wonderful eye contact Stephen. I really like the composition as the leopard fits within the environment quite well and you kept the tail in the image as well. Lovely specimen.