Late Night Leopard

[Ken Watkins]

Even if the light was not too good this was an opportunity to good not to give it a try. Pesky twigs again:(

Taken in Tuli Block, Botswana 20th, September 2008

EOS 1D MkIII

500mm F4 IS hand-held from open game viewing vehicle

F5.6, ISO 1600, 1/200!

[Marc Mol]

Love the intensity in the eyes here in this young male Ken, nice and sharp with good detail considering light and ISO.
TFS

[Harshad Barve]

You gotta love those eyes here Ken , VWD in given lighting
TFS

[Lorant Voros]

Very good sharpness for the low speed and nice colors even with this light. TFS.

Lorant

[Rachel Hollander]

Ken - I too like the intensity. This also conveys the fierceness (is that a word?) of the leopard. At least the pesky twigs aren't in front of the face :).

TFS,
Rachel

[Austin Thomas]

The eyes are superb Ken, just captivating and sharp where it matters.

tfs

Austin

[Todd Frost]

Nice sighting Ken. Sharp where it counts. Nice pose, looks to be in good shape.
TFS
Todd

[Ken Watkins]

Thanks to you all for your kind comments. I think it shows that even if the conditions are far from ideal, it is worth trying ,as on occasions it can work reasonably well.

[Stu Bowie]

Ken, I like the intense stare, and just love the detail on the head. You have done exceptionally well considering the light. Well done.

[Ken Watkins]

Stuart,

Thanks:)

[DanWalters]

Great eyes and your image really shows how wildlife can blend into their environments!

[Andrew Aveley]

great work in the light available !! Great pose of this majestic cat !