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I was at a large cat sanctuary (Panther Ridge) in Florida and this Ocelot was obsessed with my camera.

I was at a large cat sanctuary (Panther Ridge) in Florida and this Ocelot was obsessed with my camera.
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20 Comments |
redshirtvmc
 
redshirtvmc January 24, 2013
What an amazing capture!!! You've got my vote
Serendipity1
 
Serendipity1 January 24, 2013
Great shot!
desertpagan
 
desertpagan January 24, 2013
Great shot!!
cevert
 
cevert January 24, 2013
Terrific shot! Love it :)
Jamie_Engel
 
Jamie_Engel January 24, 2013
unique shot! it's nice!
allenhoward PRO+
 
allenhoward January 24, 2013
Thank you Jamie!
allenhoward PRO+
 
allenhoward January 24, 2013
Sorry all. I thought my thanks to everyone got posted. to redshirtvmc, Sersndipity1, desertpagan ans cevert, Thank you all!
katiezali
 
katiezali January 26, 2013
wow great pic!!!!!!
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mclaybaugh May 17, 2013
declawed, great image.
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tsambaproductions May 17, 2013
congrats
dajett1
 
dajett1 May 17, 2013
Sooo close!! LOL
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sunsetnurveins May 18, 2013
Amazing!!
jleiweke
 
jleiweke May 19, 2013
Congrats!
AlanJakarta
 
AlanJakarta May 19, 2013
Great capture. Congratulations.
redwriter Platinum
 
redwriter May 20, 2013
Beautiful image, congrats on your Award. - Jake
goober20101
 
goober20101 May 22, 2013
great shot
allenhoward PRO+
 
allenhoward June 21, 2013
Thanks to all for the great comments!, Allen
rach_who
 
rach_who July 25, 2013
Fabulous shot
stephy
 
stephy July 25, 2013
Oh how cute love the paw lovely shot :))))
allenhoward PRO+
 
allenhoward August 04, 2015
Thank you all so very much. I am humbled.
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Behind The Lens

Location

The photo was taken at Panther Ridge Conservation Center, Wellington Florida.

Time

It was taken shortly after noon.

Lighting

The light was tragic. The pictures I took of cats in the shade of their cages were fine.

Equipment

This was the first digital camera I owned. The swift transition from film seemed to happen overnight and I bought an 8 megapixel Olympus E-300, It shot 2 1/2 frames per second and had a three point focusing system. HA! I loved the camera. The lens was a Zuiko Lens 14-54mm f2.8-3.5 II. Excellent glass.

Inspiration

He wanted my camera and I wanted his paw.

Editing

Not much in processing. I believe it was done in Adobe Elements.

In my camera bag

At present I have two Olympus Omd-Em5 cameras with an assortment of lenses. I went to the micro systems after heart surgery. They are competitive and light when lugging around.

Feedback

Don't go to the zoo's at noon!

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