Good Morning, Sunshine
Mar 19, 2019 20:12:41 #
Young leopard. Kruger NP, South Africa
Mar 19, 2019 20:32:30 #
Mar 19, 2019 23:09:14 #
Mar 19, 2019 23:39:14 #
mcveed wrote:
Young leopard. Kruger NP, South Africa
Simply superb on download.
Doesn’t look old enough to be free of dams supervision. Was she around?
Great job, Don!
Dave
Mar 20, 2019 08:04:59 #
Mar 20, 2019 09:22:12 #
I have always admired your proficiency with, and awareness of the DOF in your compositions. Your command of that aspect, is at the same time, both prominent and subtle.
Mar 20, 2019 10:02:08 #
The pose is wonderful and the stare is intense without being threatening. Great focus and DOF. Good colour and density. What's not to like? My only niggle is that I wish I could see the front paws, but sinch the back paws are cropped out also, it does make for a closer portrait.
Mar 20, 2019 15:57:10 #
Cannot think of a thing to say about how this might have been improved.
Mar 21, 2019 00:31:24 #
Mar 21, 2019 11:06:31 #
mcveed wrote:
Young leopard. Kruger NP, South Africa
I love animal shots. I think this is a very nice shot but, if it were mine, I would have worked a bit on the face of the animal to bring out lighter tones and to strengthen the shot in the area of the face. Perhaps sharpness, maybe clarity. I would have kept the surrounding area darker than the main subject. I would also have emphasized the eyes with sharpness and lightness.
Apr 6, 2019 23:00:11 #
Uuglypher wrote:
Simply superb on download.
Doesn’t look old enough to be free of dams supervision. Was she around?
Great job, Don!
Dave
Doesn’t look old enough to be free of dams supervision. Was she around?
Great job, Don!
Dave
Hi Dave,
You're right - as usual. This little lady had just spent about 30 minutes being groomed by her mother. I think some of her fur is still damp.
Don
Jan 8, 2022 14:53:25 #
I appreciate your comments. However, I am more about the wildlife experience and capturing the experience than I am about tweaking it to perfection. I'm sure all of your ideas would result in a better final product. Go ahead and see what you can do and PM me the results.
Jan 8, 2022 18:07:29 #
What a great moment. I am jealous...was in SA and never saw a leopard. You cannot control the time of day of the capture, but I really like the light. The eyes are spot on in focus. Excellent. I downloaded the shot and see that, like me, you are one of the few "evil geniuses" who use m43 gear. It is perfect for safari. You had a pro lens, if I read right, and it was crystal clear. Well done.
As is our custom in this forum (we are all trying to get better, which is why we are here), I agree that some added contrast, sharpening might make the cat stand out a bit more. The paws would be nice if possible. I notice the one piece of tall grass behind the whiskers, which would be great to get rid off...I don't have the PS skills to do so..I tried and failed...maybe someone with more skills? Yes, it is a bit manipulative to get rid of some grass, but see what you think.
Overall, I think it is a wonderful shot.
Happy shooting to a fellow m43 shooter!
As is our custom in this forum (we are all trying to get better, which is why we are here), I agree that some added contrast, sharpening might make the cat stand out a bit more. The paws would be nice if possible. I notice the one piece of tall grass behind the whiskers, which would be great to get rid off...I don't have the PS skills to do so..I tried and failed...maybe someone with more skills? Yes, it is a bit manipulative to get rid of some grass, but see what you think.
Overall, I think it is a wonderful shot.
Happy shooting to a fellow m43 shooter!
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