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Leopards mating
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Leopards mating

by Andrea Marzorati

Gallery: WildlifePosted December 1, 2010242 views11 comments
Leopards mating, Nikon D200, 70-200Vr, Nakuru N.P. Kenya
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Comments

11 comments
Comment posted by Paul Marcellini on December 1, 2010 at 12:04 PM
Great intense action shot. I may desaturate the greens a touch so the leopards stand out a bit more.
Registered on November 27, 2007, 250 Posts, 2468 Comments
Comment posted by Andrea Marzorati on December 2, 2010 at 8:44 AM
Thank you Paul for the comment, about the green I'll try to follow your advice
Thank you Charlie
Mating in leopards is painful for the female. At this time the male retreats at the end of the coupling after receiving a blow by the female
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Registered on December 1, 2005, 86 Posts, 589 Comments
Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on December 2, 2010 at 9:41 AM
Great action and body language here ! The tail is very well noticed by Charlie !
However the greedy photographer in me do wish for better head turn by the female. :biggrin:
Jagdeep Rajput :toast:
Registered on April 29, 2008, 686 Posts, 2857 Comments
Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on December 2, 2010 at 11:54 AM
Hi Andrea, I have been waiting anxiously for this image! :biggrin: And I must say it does not disappoint. You were so fortunate to witness this. Seeing lions mating is not uncommon, but to see this same spectacle of the elusive leopard out in the open is uncommon! This is a fantastic frame with that male's canines exposed and the paw action. I do echo Jagdeep's wish, but I am sure that you do to. Pal has got a good point about the greens. I would try desaturating and darkening them slightly. Thanks for sharing this. :toast:
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Comment posted by Andrea Marzorati on December 2, 2010 at 12:33 PM
Thanks Jagdeep and Vincent !
In the next frame in the female's head is this more visible, but unfortunately the posture of the male is not as good.
I already feel truly lucky to have witnessed this scene
:wavey: :wavey:
Registered on December 1, 2005, 86 Posts, 589 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Sharp on December 2, 2010 at 1:55 PM
The almost touching lifted paws and the male's open mouthed expression make this really special. Congrats for a wonderful capture.
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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on December 2, 2010 at 4:38 PM
Great action shot! Congrats

D&L
Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments
Comment posted by David Sewell on December 3, 2010 at 8:37 AM
A great action shot, one to be really proud of.

David
Registered on September 10, 2008, 63 Posts, 801 Comments
Comment posted by Andrea Marzorati on December 3, 2010 at 11:25 AM
Many thanks Lon, Daniele, Loana and David :wavey: :wavey:
Registered on December 1, 2005, 86 Posts, 589 Comments
Comment posted by Ingrid Vekemans on December 5, 2010 at 10:32 AM
Lucky you - I agree with Vincent on the green but apart from that it's absolutely stunning.
Registered on August 2, 2010, 138 Posts, 780 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on December 6, 2010 at 4:32 AM
Wow! Great action shot. :toast:
Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments