Leopard

[Rachel Hollander]

Taken in the Timbavati Game Reserve, South Africa.

Canon 50D
100-400 @ 260mm
1/500
f7,1
ISO 400
Exp. Comp. +1/3
HH from a safari vehicle, no crop, darkened bg, increased contrast and sharpened

C&C welcome and appreciated. Thanks,

Rachel

[Steve Canuel]

I like the look of the spots. Nice richness of color.

[Sid Garige]

Very nice image Rachel. Nice tail.

[Rachel Hollander]

Thanks Steve and Sid for the kind comments.

[Ken Watkins]

A nice full Leopard, whilst the colours are "rich" I think the fur looks a little too dark. Not sure about the tree, but would definitely look at cloning out the twig behind the tail.I have not been to Timbavati for years where did you stay?

[Stu Bowie]

Good looking leopard Rachel, and good to have a clear shot too. Which row of seats were you on. When I went to Sabi, I sat just behind the ranger/driver, to try and get a lower angle.

[Harshad Barve]

Super pose by Leo here , lovely image
TFS

[Rachel Hollander]

Thanks Ken, Stuart and Harshad.

Ken - I stayed at Kings Camp which is a Seasons in Africa property.

Stuart - I too prefer to sit behind the driver and did so for my entire last trip because I was with a group of friends and the most serious photographer, so no need to rotate seats.

Thanks again,
Rachel

[Robert Amoruso]

Rachel,

I feel Ken brought up some good suggestion on your image. I like the relatively clean habitat you created the image it.

[Hilary Hann]

This is a pretty cat Rachel, and I think the image has turned out very well. I know leopards are more easily seen in Timbavati, than in Kenya, but it is always nice to get a clear shot of one.

[Rachel Hollander]

Thanks Robert and Hilary.