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Leopards

by Andrea Marzorati

Gallery: WildlifePosted November 3, 2010148 views13 comments
A couple of leopards looks each other before mating.
Nikon D300, 500mm Nakuru N.P. Kenya
:wavey: :wavey:

Comments

13 comments
Comment posted by Carol Nichols on November 3, 2010 at 12:00 PM
Totally amazing scene you have captured Andrea. The staredown is perfectly portrayed in your image. Great composition and beautiful colors.
Registered on November 7, 2007, 161 Posts, 1420 Comments
Comment posted by Max Waugh on November 3, 2010 at 12:06 PM
I like the interaction here, as well as the low angle. What a treat to get so close to the couple and have a clear view.

Max
Registered on September 26, 2008, 428 Posts, 2329 Comments
Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on November 3, 2010 at 1:54 PM
I like this one a lot Andrea, IMO this is different, unique even. The super low angle makes the viewer feel as if he/she is in the grass with them. The stare is intense and obviously directed at the other leopard, not the viewer. Very nice. Did you see them mating as well and manage to photograph that? :toast:
Registered on February 24, 2006, 504 Posts, 7203 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Hackley on November 3, 2010 at 4:13 PM
Wonderful perspective and angle to this, the look from the one leopard really makes the image, well seen.
Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments
Comment posted by Andrea Marzorati on November 3, 2010 at 5:58 PM
Many thanks.to everybody :wavey: :wavey:
Yes, Vincent, I saw the mating very well and I have photographed it.
Registered on December 1, 2005, 86 Posts, 589 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Teller on November 3, 2010 at 6:06 PM
Nice capture. The point of focus is just right.
Registered on August 23, 2010, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments
Comment posted by JACK NEAL on November 3, 2010 at 6:08 PM
Great shot! This picture tells a story! Thanks for sharing.
Registered on September 26, 2009, 131 Posts, 554 Comments
Comment posted by Steve Canuel on November 3, 2010 at 10:18 PM
Very cool perspective. Almost like looking back at us from a mirror.
Registered on September 12, 2010, 53 Posts, 660 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Gulash on November 4, 2010 at 1:10 AM
The "look of love", yikes! Beautiful the way these big cats meld into the setting, the singular eye becomes the focus of attention.
Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments
Comment posted by Andrea Marzorati on November 4, 2010 at 5:35 PM
Many thanks for interesting comments :wavey: :wavey:
Registered on December 1, 2005, 86 Posts, 589 Comments
Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on November 5, 2010 at 12:07 AM
Great setting n framing !
The oof leopard adds depth to the image.
Jagdeep Rajput
Registered on April 29, 2008, 686 Posts, 2857 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Tomalty on November 5, 2010 at 10:17 PM
Great tension and great vantage point. Love it.
RickT
Registered on October 11, 2006, 212 Posts, 1610 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Zemmin on November 10, 2010 at 9:42 PM
I was drawn to the single eye, very unique. Excellent clarity, I bet a large version is really something special.
Registered on November 4, 2010, 8 Posts, 170 Comments