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    Female leopard in tree , two cubs were also present but they ran off as we arrived,pity.

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    Very impressive image Peter. Love the natural framing by the tree. I like the comp as presented and for those that don't care for the squarish crop I think you an take some from the sides and make a more standard portrait crop. Well done. TFS
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    Impressive image Peter, love the expression! I would also prefer a more rectangular crop.

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    Now that is a little cracker Peter. The colours, stance and the hi ISO all have worked to produce a good image. I am with Todd re cropping, but if you crop as is at present you would lose the nice foliage and surroundings. if you add more at the foot it might dilute the whole image. Without seeing the original it's hard to suggest, so might have to run with the OP.:)

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    Good eye contact, and I like the light and colourful surroundings. I would leave the comp as is.

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    I also like the suggestion of a tighter crop. Great open view and the tree trunk leads the eye right to the action. Very nice colors and detail.

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    I would love to have this in files :):):), Mighty fine image
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    wonderful shot Peter...you guys had a very fortunate setting here being eye-level with the treetops.
    the autumn colours are great here, and I also would like to see a bit sliced from left and right, but so as not to lose the OOF foliage completely.

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    It's that look of disdain on the Leopard that really appeals here, great capture Peter.
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    A fine image. I like the colours and the foliage. It seems to dislike your long lens. ;) Where was this photographed? Cropping from the right, would increase the emphasis on the leopard. Thanks for sharing.

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    Thank you all for comments , still not certain on crop yet , have posted the portrait for your input...

    Sabby, image was taken in the greater kruger area, south africa..

    Morkel,was very lucky that this tree was situated in a dip so allowed us to get a level view...


    thanks, Chris, Steve x2, Stuart,Harshad,Marc and Todd for comments...

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