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On a mission

Gallery: Regional: UKNPPosted September 12, 2011128 views9 comments

The very intense stare of this fellow is misleading, he looks to be on a mission but was in fact just crossing the road. Although with so many cars around that is possibly hard work.
This was the morning I had put my camera on 5shot AEB for a sunrise shot. Needless to say this was the only sharp shot :| More on my blog.

Near to Olifants camp in Kruger NP.

1DIII, 100-400, ISO800, 20%crop

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on September 12, 2011 at 7:19 PM

I like the way the cat blends into the background. Good comp!

Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments

Comment posted by Cam Held on September 12, 2011 at 8:56 PM

I love the eyes! Nice capture, although I'm sorry to hear the others weren't sharp.

-Cam

Registered on November 12, 2009, 59 Posts, 398 Comments

Comment posted by David Sewell on September 13, 2011 at 4:40 AM

There is something about leopards - I have had plenty of opportunities, but sharp shots are in very short supply. Perhaps it is something to do with the times of day that you see them. This is a good shot, and I do like the composition.

David

Registered on September 10, 2008, 63 Posts, 801 Comments

Comment posted by Jeffry Oonk on September 13, 2011 at 7:24 AM

Great capture Neil. Indeed, that staring eyes.
Like how the leopard walks into frame. Lovely light.
Thx
Jef

Registered on February 5, 2011, 21 Posts, 122 Comments

Comment posted by Neil Burton on September 13, 2011 at 10:11 AM

Cheers guys. Learned a lesson that day

Shame there is no market for bright white flashing pictures. :)

Leopards are special, although I think we saw as many as we did lions this time :o

Registered on September 16, 2010, 26 Posts, 461 Comments

Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on September 13, 2011 at 2:02 PM

Can't fault it, Neil. Your choice of comp, with the cat entering from the left, works well and the lighting looks great. No nits from me.

Andy...

Registered on September 24, 2006, 123 Posts, 1254 Comments

Comment posted by Phil Ellard on September 13, 2011 at 3:03 PM

can't beat a day time leopard, on the list of every safari goer, lovely shot looks like shes hunting!