Black Leopard (Captive)

Posted by Harvey Edelman on Wed Dec 10, 2003 12:26 pm

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I'm not really that pleased with this image and in hindsight should have used a smaller aperature or actually a higher ISO since this is handheld. This has been sharpened much more than is my norm but since it's the only passable image I have of this guy up to this time I've tried to make it as good as I can.
Canon EOS 1D
Handheld
Sigma f2.8 70-200mm
ISO 400
Aperature Priority
Evaluative Metering -1/3
F2.8 @ 1/40 Sec.

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by E.J. Peiker on Wed Dec 10, 2003 12:55 pm

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What an awesome cat and a nice over the shoulder look. The only thing I wish wasn't there is those palm fronds on the left side of the frame.

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by Dennis Olivero on Wed Dec 10, 2003 8:11 pm

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Wonderful subject.. I think your self assessment is adequate. I would love to get a chance on one of these guys, in some light.. Geez at 1/40s any picture I would have been made would have been a pan blur...Good job and thanks for posting Harvey..

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by Kelly on Wed Dec 10, 2003 9:33 pm

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I really like the expression and composition. More DOF would be great.

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by mhp767 on Wed Dec 10, 2003 9:45 pm

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Reminds me of Bageera from the Jungle Book! Good shot as is but if you can get the face sharper it will really be incredible!
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by chris earle on Wed Dec 10, 2003 10:00 pm

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The cat looks great. The pose looking back over the shoulder is perfect...just needs a little more DOF as you mentioned. I agree with EJ about the palm leaves.

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by NDCheryl on Wed Dec 10, 2003 11:33 pm

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My first thought also was of the Jungle Book. Great pose. I hope you get another chance for more portraits with more DOF.

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by Carol Clarke on Thu Dec 11, 2003 8:19 am

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Its all been said Harvey, but it is a superb cat and pose. just the minor nits already mentioned.

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