Caracal

[Stephen Earle]

Masai Mara Kenya

1DMKIV
ISO 800
F 7.1
1/80
500 F4 IS

Why I used these settings is beyond me. One of those moments I suppose.

[Robert Amoruso]

You have to love those ears. And the stare makes this image. Combined with the unobtrusive BG, this works exceptionally well to me Stephen.

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi Stephen, would agree with Robert, but personally I do think it looks a fraction 'saturated'. Also, in dropping the right & mid sliders level in levels (to the left a fraction) it just opens up the face & body a bit more letting more detail to come through IMHO.

An animal I would love to see.

TFS
Steve

[Dumay de Boulle]

I really like this image Stephen...IQ and colors for me are spot on...Love those eyes

[Morkel Erasmus]

man this is a sweet angle on a rarely seen feline, Stephen!
it does seem to have quite a darker coat than other caracals I have seen? DOF and sharpness are top notch, agree on opening the shadows slightly

[Hilary Hann]

Stephen, what an excellent pose. Well done on getting something really nice, despite the techs! I saw a caracal on my recent Mara trip but didn't get one photo I'd be prepared to share here.

Despite the fact that it may be a little darker/saturated than the 'one' cat I saw, I love the almost sculptured way you've shown the animal and it is quite artistic. Did you get any other poses?

[Rachel Hollander]

Stephen - love the alert look and pose. Cannot comment on the color because I have yet to see a caracal.

TFS,
Rachel

[Andrew Aveley]

Can only echo above comments! Was this guy a little damp from rain ? could be reason for darker coloration ? Top class shot mate

[Giovanni Frescura]

very nice ..it is the animal that I would like photo!
Good shoot!

[Grant Atkinson]

Stephen, who cares about the settings as long as you got the shot, and this certainly seems to be the case...Power portrait of a cat very hard to see, let alone photograph as you have done here. Great job..
the raised paw, the stare, the ears, all first class for me..

[Sabyasachi Patra]

A fine sighting. Not sure when I will see a caracal again. Thanks for sharing.

[D. Robert Franz]

Almost missed this one. This species is very high on my list to photograph but I've never had a chance.. Even with your techs the image is just outstanding. Such soft light. Congrats!