leopard on the prowl
in Botswana12 total reviews
Comment from Nature Rick
Very nice portrait of a Leopard. Nicely focused and well composed and balanced image. Good lighting and depth of field throughout. Overall, an Excellent shot.
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2019
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Very nice portrait of a Leopard. Nicely focused and well composed and balanced image. Good lighting and depth of field throughout. Overall, an Excellent shot.
Comment Written 23-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2019
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thanks a lot Rick
Comment from David Ruhl
He sure is well camouflaged, but that won't help without some tall grass to hide in as he moves closer. Very nice shot, with excellent focus on the leopard. I thought it was a cheetah at first with the solid spots on his head and chest. But the facial structure and spots on his backside are definitely a leopard, as I'm sure you well know!
Dave
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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He sure is well camouflaged, but that won't help without some tall grass to hide in as he moves closer. Very nice shot, with excellent focus on the leopard. I thought it was a cheetah at first with the solid spots on his head and chest. But the facial structure and spots on his backside are definitely a leopard, as I'm sure you well know!
Dave
Comment Written 21-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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many thanks David;
of course, easy to differentiate: cheetah have a black line from the eyes down giving them Always a sad look;
Comment from Envision
What a great sight to get to see!! This is such a beautiful animal and you captured the pattern of his coat nicely. The clarity is very nice - I can even see the whiskers clearly.
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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What a great sight to get to see!! This is such a beautiful animal and you captured the pattern of his coat nicely. The clarity is very nice - I can even see the whiskers clearly.
Comment Written 21-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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many thanks grace
Comment from ABG Photography
While this is a fantastic portrait of this wonderful animal, I think I would have increased exposure on just the animal to make him stand apart from the rest of the scenery because he blends right in with it. And of course, we know that that is the whole idea, so that his prey don't readily see him coming. So wonderful that you are there with him and all the wildlife. What a wonderful opportunity.
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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While this is a fantastic portrait of this wonderful animal, I think I would have increased exposure on just the animal to make him stand apart from the rest of the scenery because he blends right in with it. And of course, we know that that is the whole idea, so that his prey don't readily see him coming. So wonderful that you are there with him and all the wildlife. What a wonderful opportunity.
Comment Written 21-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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thanks so much for your comments;
as you indicate, he blends with the surounding: this is exactely what I wanted to show and therefore my pics are just nature true
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And they are wonderful too.
Comment from michiganmike
A very nice shot that shows that hunting is mostly about waiting for leopards. The cat is shown in great detail and the barren setting explains why the cat is just watching.
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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A very nice shot that shows that hunting is mostly about waiting for leopards. The cat is shown in great detail and the barren setting explains why the cat is just watching.
Comment Written 21-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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many thanks mike
Comment from Charlie Newman
Based on the lighting and colors in your photo, I can see where this leopard would be difficult to spot. Given its speed, combined with nature's camouflage, I would suspect that leopards eat regularly and well on average. Nice placement in the frame with the leopard looking off in the distance. Very well portrayed story.
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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Based on the lighting and colors in your photo, I can see where this leopard would be difficult to spot. Given its speed, combined with nature's camouflage, I would suspect that leopards eat regularly and well on average. Nice placement in the frame with the leopard looking off in the distance. Very well portrayed story.
Comment Written 21-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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thanks so much charlie
Comment from ArtistCharles
Lovely shot of this leopard. You have captured it well. Good clear focus that shows of its spots and musculature. It also demonstrated the natural camouflage. It may be on the prowl, but this shot looks more like "Well damn, I missed that one, now where is something else?" Nice lighting and composition.
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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Lovely shot of this leopard. You have captured it well. Good clear focus that shows of its spots and musculature. It also demonstrated the natural camouflage. It may be on the prowl, but this shot looks more like "Well damn, I missed that one, now where is something else?" Nice lighting and composition.
Comment Written 21-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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many thanks charles
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many thanks charles
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many thanks charles
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many thanks charles
Comment from nikman
A very nice nature shot posted here! Your fine off-centre composition seems to have captured a wistful look. What is an impala? I presume they are faster runners than a leopard? Exposure and sharpness are good. Well done!
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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A very nice nature shot posted here! Your fine off-centre composition seems to have captured a wistful look. What is an impala? I presume they are faster runners than a leopard? Exposure and sharpness are good. Well done!
Comment Written 21-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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thanks a lot
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thanks a lot
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thanks a lot
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thanks a lot
Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
Wow what a momentum capture - When you visit such a park are you going alone or with a group? As your shots are looking like you have to wait hours to get a real wild life situation and you always do - fantastic initial ingression , super close up - clear and sharp and for sure a special set - excellent contrast and lighting and perfectly adapted frame
a spot on shot - perfect in details
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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Wow what a momentum capture - When you visit such a park are you going alone or with a group? As your shots are looking like you have to wait hours to get a real wild life situation and you always do - fantastic initial ingression , super close up - clear and sharp and for sure a special set - excellent contrast and lighting and perfectly adapted frame
a spot on shot - perfect in details
Comment Written 21-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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alone;
not a park: just the country
thanks so much
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wowowow
Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
A beautiful picture of the crouching Leopard it's eyes fixed on the Impala in the open field just waiting every muscle tensed & ready for an opportunity to chase & kill one. Though it's colouring matches it's background & it's spots break up it's outline it still stands out clearly from it. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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Fred,
A beautiful picture of the crouching Leopard it's eyes fixed on the Impala in the open field just waiting every muscle tensed & ready for an opportunity to chase & kill one. Though it's colouring matches it's background & it's spots break up it's outline it still stands out clearly from it. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan
Comment Written 21-Sep-2019
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2019
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merci suzanne