chrisfischer
FollowAfter a brief scuffle, this female leopard watched on as a larger male leopard patrolled below her
After a brief scuffle, this female leopard watched on as a larger male leopard patrolled below her
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Mikecatphoto
January 07, 2017
Electrifyingly gorgeous, a sadness in her somehow, emotive and top class
canon60d
February 12, 2017
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canon60d
February 12, 2017
JUST LOVE HOW YOU CAPTURED HER FACE . ITS SHARP FROM NOSE TO THE EYES . WELL DONE!
georgeclevy
August 06, 2017
Fantastic capture. I love safaris. Going to Rwanda/Uganda and returning again to Serengeti this winter.... You really got an expressive cat here. which lens were you using? Tamron?
moxphoto
February 11, 2018
I had seen before this photo in pinterest, a long time ago.
I always think that it's wonderful
I love it
I always think that it's wonderful
I love it
Pblais
May 04, 2018
A great leopard shot is a joy to behold. The sunlight and the eyes are wonderfull.
walpolevirginia
August 15, 2018
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Location
This photo was taken in a private reserve in South Africa, on the northern border of Kruger National park. We were following a male leopard through a dry river bed when we stumbled upon this girl.Time
We had already been out for a few hours that evening before coming across her. It was getting close to sundown, perhaps around 6:15 in the evening. The sun was low on the horizon and gave a beautiful golden haze across her face.Lighting
The low sun gave wonderful depth and contrast to the light. It wasn't creating harsh shadows, but because she was in a tree it still was a bit dark. I used a bit of full flash to brighten her up just a touch, without blowing anything out of proportion.Equipment
I used a canon 1dx, 600mm f/4 ii, 650ex flash, monopod and head. A heavy rig for sure, but a workhorse.Inspiration
Her face, plane and simple. She had the most beautiful, peaceful and calm expressions. It was more like taking a human portrait than an animal photo, and is what I love most about it. There is soul behind her eyes.Editing
Very very little. Slight color correction and sharpening. Nothing else. I do not tend to like to over edit my work. I like the scene to be as natural to the actual moment as possible.In my camera bag
This completely depends on what I am shooting, where, and what I am trying to accomplish. The canon 1dx and a long tele lens are usually the best place to start. They offer tac sharp focus and excellent speed needed for wildlife. I have gotten deeper into medium format photography and now also tend to carry an old Pentax 67 film camera, and a Pentax 645z with a few prime lenses. I tend to always have a flash, monopod and spare batteries. I carry extra film (ilford delta 100) and plenty of memory cards. There is cleaning gear, wipes and cloth. I usually have three cameras set and ready to go at any given time.Feedback
Have patience, lots of it. Cross train early and often. My work wouldn't look like it does without 10 years doing street photography. Don't expect great results your first time out, and recreating wildlife shots are next to impossible. The important thing is to live what you do, and what you are photographing. Love your subject and try to share that love with the viewer. In the end, as long as you are happy with your photo, that's all that really matters.