We had been following this 9month old cub for a few minutes when it jumped ontop of this small mound (only for a short while) & pulled some really funny faces - special moment in the Africa bush :)
300mm
1/500 sec, f/5.6
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
Exp comp: -1/3
ISO: 400
Flash: On
Last edited by Michael Borcherds; 03-03-2008 at 12:04 PM.
A striking image of this leopard in its natural habitat. I like how the tail can be seen curling upward in the lower portion of the frame. The mound could benefit from a little more texture and darkening, but that is minor. Very fine image!
Great detail in the leopard. From the notch in the ear it looks like this one will grow up to be pretty aggressive. Yes, the termite mound could be darker.
Nice capture - I think I might crop a bit from the bottom cutting the mound just above the point that it narrows. Good light and sharpnesss. Really nice capture!
Thanks for all the feedback folks - really appreciate it.
Vincent, I have just been very fortunate to photograph in this area for a few years & have gotton to know the Leopards well & the rangers @ the lodges keep me updated & who's who & when cubs were born etc