Leopardess

[Ken Watkins]

Taken in very late light in Ruaha National Park, Tanzania, 6th September 2010.

Believe it or not we and our guide could see this Leopard and her cub about 15 meters away but our driver could not, after much screaming and shouting we managed to manouver into something resembling a decent position.

EOS 1D MkIV

500mm F4 IS balanced on vehicle bar with the add of my tiny lens mounted Bushbag.

5 5.6, ISO 1600, 1/100, EV+ 0.33

[Harshad Barve]

Now you are talking about your TZ images Ken

This is simply the best image I have seen from you from this trip , You gotta love this
TFS

[Rachel Hollander]

Ken - Really like the low perspective, the intense stare and open mouth. Only wish for a little more room in front. Looks like he has a thorn in his foot.

TFS,
Rachel

[Hilary Hann]

Lovely pose on this one, she has a real glow to her. Did you manage to get some of the cub as well? I could have wished for a little more light in her left eye (right eye from our pov) just to even up her wonderful face, but that would have been asking too much. ;) Those thorns are nasty looking.

[Ken Watkins]

Rachel,

Here is a repost with more room, it is a she;)

Hilary,

I think the thorn is in front of the foot she certainly did not limp as she left, and yes I have a couple with the cub, not as dramatic.

[Robert Amoruso]

Thorn looks to be up against the paw and not in it. Agree, great low angle and light, pose and open mouth make for a winner.

[Rachel Hollander]

Ken - Like the repost. It gives the impression of the leopard having a startled expression. Again, well done.

Rachel

[Grace Scalzo]

Wow, she's a beauty and that light sets her off so nicely.

[Morkel Erasmus]

Ken the light and pose are exquisite...I would just rotate the image so her eartips line up on the same plane...

[Gary Hamilton]

Beautiful environmental shot with gorgeous light. She looks ready to pounce. Well done.

[Michael Henry]

beautiful light and I love the expression on her face. The eyes are great looking right at you. Very nice shot of a wonderful animal

[Ken Watkins]

Thanks to everyone for their kind comments:)