Majesty

Gallery: WildlifePosted September 19, 2015450 views6 comments

<div>Spent a couple of hours with this beautiful lady in Samburu National Reserve while preparing my photo safari "Untouched Africa" that will take place in August 2016. A unique trip where it is still possible to have one-on-one experiences with predators... More info about the photo safaris that I will lead in 2016 can be found on http://www.ingridvekemans.com/nl/safaris </div> <div> </div> <div>Nikon D810
Nikkor AF-S VR 500mm f/4
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6 comments

Comment posted by Jim Erhardt on September 19, 2015 at 9:15 PM

Ingrid, I like how you framed this with the OOF foreground vegetation partially blocking the view. The color of the setting compliment the big cat nicely as well!

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Comment posted by Jim Gavin on September 20, 2015 at 1:38 AM

Splendid.

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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on September 20, 2015 at 2:03 AM

Really like it, as presented here. Could be the opening shot of an article or feature. cool

Jagdeep Rajput

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Comment posted by Richard Sandor on September 20, 2015 at 4:59 PM

Ingrid: a lovely photo that does show the majesty as well as the serenity of the leopard. There's a large bright, oof area on the right. Have you considered burning or cropping some of that area? Think doing so would center one's attention on the leopard. Richard

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Comment posted by Ingrid Vekemans on September 21, 2015 at 7:34 AM

Thanks all for your much appreciated comments!

Richard, no, I have not considered cropping or burning the OOF bush on the right. In fact, I took the photo especially for this natural frame, which I liked a lot when I looked through the lens. Maybe it'll grow on you when you look at it again cool and if not we'll have to agree to disagree, I guess enlightened - thanks again! crying

Ingrid.

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Comment posted by Brad Hill on September 24, 2015 at 8:43 AM

Hi Ingrid,

Very interesting shot, and your photo safari sounds very interesting as well. My only very small nit with the shot is that to my eye is feels just a touch too tight on the bottom. But that's obviously a personal preference issue.

Cheers...

Brad

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