Angry Leopard
Taken at Memphis Zoo, Tennessee.
Taken at Memphis Zoo, Tennessee.
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Mar, 2014Views
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p_eileenbaltz
November 01, 2014
I spent quite a while watching this fellow, used a 70-300mm lens, and was fortunate enough to find an ideal spot along a fence to brace my camera. Most of my shots were pretty, but luckily I was already shooting when he reacted angrily to an intruding leopard. Right place, right time.:) Since this was a zoo setting, I kept a tight composition on the leopard itself in order to get as much of a wild feel as possible.
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p_eileenbaltz
July 08, 2015
No, he wasn't.........glad he couldn't get to me.:) Thanks for your comment, Eileen.
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KatieMcKinneyPhotography
Jan 02
Congrats on winning my \"Animal Teeth\" challenge! Amazing capture! well done 😁
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Location
This was taken at the Memphis Zoo in Tennessee. The zoo is one of my favorite places to photograph animals that I wouldn't be able to see otherwise. The habitats are beautifully constructed to mimic the animals natural surroundings. This makes it easier to produce a pleasing photo.Time
This photo was taken around 11:00 a.m. I like to get to the zoo in the mornings, because the animals are usually more active early.Lighting
As usual for me, natural light is all I rely on in a zoo setting.Equipment
I used my Nikon D7000 camera and 70-300mm lens. I chose not to carry my tripod around, but was able to use the wooden fence to brace my camera on. I know the location well enough to find the best spots to use for stabilization which is essential for a high ISO of 1600 used here.Inspiration
My love of animals always inspires me at the zoo. My niece was with me on this particular day and is a Wildlife Biology major with a particular interest in big cats, so we spent a long time observing the behaviors of each of the cats.Editing
I did bump up the saturation and also deepened the shadows in this photo. The bright light of mid-day made some post-processing necessary here.In my camera bag
I carry at least two cameras with me at all times. Basics are my Nikon D7000, Nikon 3200, two 18-55mm lenses, a micro lens, a 70-300mm lens, a 300-500mm lens, a tripod, and as an amateur, I always have my instruction manual in my bag.Feedback
Make sure you plan enough time to watch the animals for awhile. I watched this leopard for at least an hour before another leopard approached causing the quick and vicious reaction captured here. I was lucky to be in the right place at the right time, but prior planning put me in the position to get this photograph. Also, and always, I recommend volume........take as many shots as possible. You never know when an unexpected surprise is only one click away.
