Mama Chui

Gallery: WildlifePosted January 16, 2011827 views23 comments

This species makes sure that you don't get your Big Five that easily on an African Safari...

Central Serengeti was pretty dry/brown compared to the Southern areas that time of the year due to the seasonal rains. It was a stark contrast compared to the green grasses and hundreds of thousands of animals that congregated on the plains of Kusini/Ndutu around the same time. It's that time of the year, right now....

@f/3.2, ISO 400, cloudy, Seronera, Serengeti NP, Tanzania.

Regards,
Kiran

Comments

23 comments

Comment posted by Lon Sharp on January 16, 2011 at 10:54 PM

What an expression! Wonderfully malevolent! I really appreciate the low perspective and the centered composition works very well for this capture. Well done!

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 17, 2011 at 12:05 AM

Beautiful animal and environment!
Love the stare, fangs, eyes, and subtle colors.
sandy

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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on January 17, 2011 at 1:27 AM

Now that's an intense stare! Fantastic photo of this special cat.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on January 17, 2011 at 2:13 AM

Spectacular photo Kiran. Simple and strong composition. Those eyes are wicked.

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Comment posted by Balan Vinod on January 17, 2011 at 5:33 AM

Kiran ..another wonderful comp of the leopard from you. Love the colors here ..and the center comp works well here. The stare is amazing ..well done ..

Balan Vinod

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Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on January 17, 2011 at 6:53 AM

Love that intense look Kiran! Only one nit: I wish you had included a larger version for us to enjoy this even better.

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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on January 17, 2011 at 6:56 AM

Cool image very well captured ! That intense stare doesn't look very friendly.
Jagdeep Rajput

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on January 17, 2011 at 9:09 AM

Love this one Kiran. Like Vincent I would like to see a larger version. This is one of those times that a center comp works perfectly and I like your choice of the shallow DOF. Curious as to what gear you were using?

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Comment posted by Max Waugh on January 17, 2011 at 1:48 PM

Great shot. It's tougher to get this shot than people think... the eye contact (!), pose and surroundings are perfect. I could see a bit taken off the top, but really, no complaints. Really, a sweet photo.

Max

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Comment posted by Darren Colello on January 18, 2011 at 3:18 PM

What a dream leopard image. Wow, this is very powerful and engaging and simply terrific. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Oscar Benavides on January 18, 2011 at 5:20 PM

The facial expression is outstanding. Simple composition but it works perfectly to me.

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Comment posted by Scott Fricke on January 18, 2011 at 5:21 PM

Wow, the eyes are amazing! The "monotone" foreground and background work really nice inmaking the leopard stand out. Great composition!

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Comment posted by Steve Canuel on January 18, 2011 at 10:27 PM

Simple and powerful. The hint of teeth and the focused look with the tiny pupils grabs your attention and holds it.

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Comment posted by Joe James on January 19, 2011 at 8:19 PM

Very cool photo Kiran! Love the look in his eyes, the low perspective and the vertical crop.

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Comment posted by kiran khanzode on January 22, 2011 at 6:21 PM

Thank you, all !

@Kurt: EOS 7D, 300 mm f/3.2, ISO 400.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 26, 2011 at 1:43 PM

What a riveting shot. Congrats on your EP.

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Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on January 26, 2011 at 1:58 PM

Looks like one tough Mama. Beautiful shot, and congrats on the WP.

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on January 26, 2011 at 5:45 PM

Thant is an amazing shot! That cat looks like it could kick your butt and make you say thank you after !!!! WOW! Congratulations on your EP!

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 26, 2011 at 6:42 PM

Congrats on the wonderful EP!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on January 27, 2011 at 1:30 AM

Fearsome. Absolutely gorgeous image. My knees have gone weak... and I have goose bumps...

Many congrats on a great EP, Kiran. Wish you success with your photo tours.

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Comment posted by Balakumar Kaushik on January 27, 2011 at 4:54 AM

Amazing capture. Intense looks, striding towards you, fantastic bokeh, great image. Congrats on Well deserved EP.

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Comment posted by Monica Siri on January 28, 2011 at 3:08 PM

Congrats on a great shot, Kiran.

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Comment posted by kiran khanzode on February 17, 2011 at 11:29 AM

You all are too kind, thanks for the lovely comments and also the EP !

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