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Leopard

Leopard at rest reworked to Black and White. Photographed at Camp Mombo Okavango Delta Botswana

Leopard at rest reworked to Black and White. Photographed at Camp Mombo Okavango Delta Botswana
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Winner in Animals In Black & White Photo Challenge

Peer Award

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Absolute Masterpiece

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Superb Composition

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Top Choice

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Magnificent Capture

All Star

Outstanding Creativity

Superior Skill

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Wow that is an awesome shot!

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this is a fantastic capture! Beautiful in black & white!

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Congratulations on winning my challenge! Enjoy your new award, well deserved!

Stunning clarity and your composition so pleasing to the eye. Congrats on your award--well deserved, indeed.

Behind The Lens

Location

Camp Mombo Okavango Delta Botswana

Time

Just before sunset

Lighting

The sun was setting fast which allowed the light to illuminate the leopard on the tree.

Equipment

Hand held Nikon D3s 200-400 F4 lens

Inspiration

The sheer beauty of a leopard at rest on a tree

Editing

Conversion to B+W in Silver fx

In my camera bag

On safari I keep a 2 bodies 14-24, 24-70, 70-200, 200-400 and 30 years as a professional photographer

Feedback

Check your equipment and be patient.

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