Young male Leopard portrait


Posted by Marc on Sun Nov 11, 2018 3:52 pm

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And an 18 month old male leopard poses and stares my way whilst atop a large termite mound, surveying potential Reedbuck.

Bushman Plains NG 12 concession- Botswana

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Nikkor 500 f/5.6 PF FL VR  (love this brilliant new lightweight lens!)
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ISO1800

Square crops are not my favourite in nature photography, but felt this one works.

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by John Spreitzer on Sun Nov 11, 2018 5:34 pm
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A beautiful, detailed portrait! Agree about the crop. Looks like quite a great camera/lens combo.
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by SantaFeJoe on Sun Nov 11, 2018 8:12 pm
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He looks so gentle, much like a house cat! I bet the Reedbuck don’t feel that way! Nice portrait.

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by Carol Clarke on Mon Nov 12, 2018 4:23 am
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Yes, it works for this very nice portrait, Marc.

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by david fletcher on Mon Nov 12, 2018 1:23 pm
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this is a very beautiful cat, Marc. Those eyes are penetrating. that lens looks a good combo too. Nicely done!
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by Cindy Marple on Sat Nov 17, 2018 3:37 pm
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I agree the square crop complements this subject perfectly. Just lovely, the soft light is perfect.
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by Nate Chappell on Sat Nov 24, 2018 3:26 pm
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Lovely portrait Marc!
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