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DON'T MESS WITH ME!


DON'T MESS WITH ME!
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Copyright: Ram Thakur (ramthakur) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3298 W: 167 N: 9919] (32178)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-08
Categories: Mammals
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-12-09 5:02
Viewed: 994
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
INDIAN LEOPARD

Indian leopard (Panthera pardus fusca) is a sub-species of leopards that is native to the Indian subcontinent.

Habitat/Range

The Indian leopard is one of the most successful models of big cats in India. The animal thrives throughout the country with habitats ranging from dry deciduous forests, grasslands to coniferous forests, rainforests, and desert regions. It also lives in the neighboring countries of China, Nepal, Pakistan, Bhutan, and Bangladesh.

Breeding

Leopards breed all the year round. Females are sexually receptive at 3-7 week intervals and the period continues for a few days, during which mating is frequent. The female produces the first litter at the age of 2 and a half to 3 years. Normally two cubs are born and are weaned at about 4 months. The cubs remain with their mother, until they are about 18-20 months old.

Threats

Despite being the most widespread cat, the Indian leopard has faced several types of threats. The animal shares its habitat with other predators, which include lions, tigers, bears, wolves, hyenas, and wild dogs. These animals would kill the cubs when given a chance. In certain cases, a full-grown leopard may fall prey to a lion or a tiger. Apart from its natural enemies, the leopard's main threat is people. For years, it has been threatened due to loss of habitat and poaching. In some parts of India, the animal thrives alongside people. There it would go about searching for an easy meal of domestic livestock, thus resulting into man-leopard conflict. This problem, however, is due to growth in leopard's population during recent years. In order to put a check on such conflict situations, the Forest Department sets up traps in the conflict area, or a town. After the animal is captured, it is released into an appropriate habitat far away from humanity.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_leopard

I shot this animal in a zoo at Shimla, India, through a small aperture in the wire-mesh fence around the zoo from a distance of about 3 meters. Hand-held shot in natural light.

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  • jmp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1740 W: 95 N: 2273] (8411)
  • [2006-12-09 5:09]

Hi Ram,
One of the most beautiful creatures all over the world! Wonderful light, details and an excellent visual contact.
TFS, José M.

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1726 W: 0 N: 3927] (15770)
  • [2006-12-09 6:04]

Hi Ram,
The leopard is such a fascinating animal and so beautiful too. Very good shot. You got the attitude of the animal superbly. I really wouldn't mess around with it.
Salutations
Anne

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2006-12-09 6:58]

Hello Ram,
Wonderful leopard capture.POV,colors,eye contact,clear details and composition are excellent.May be framing is a little tight:)Have a great weekend!
TFS..:-)

very impressice and scary, try to lower sharpness a little, TFS Ori

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3586 W: 143 N: 5690] (18601)
  • [2006-12-09 7:35]

Hi Ram.
Very nice and perfect detailed picture of this cute animal. Unusual POV. The arrangement of the photographer and the leopard is opposite as usual. I like nice real true colours, sharpness of the image and perfect exposure. Perfect done shot/ My compliments and TFS.
Alexei.

Hello Ram !
This is such a beautiful leopard ! I love his eyes, and I love the beautiful pattern on his fur. Details are excellent and colors are very natural. I also like the very relaxed pose of the big cat, anbd your note is very interesting. Very well done !
Valerie.

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  • jojo Gold Star Critiquer [C: 168 W: 0 N: 8] (176)
  • [2006-12-09 8:46]

Excellente image, beaux détails,belles couleurs naturelles
bravo

jojo

Hi Ram,
It's very beautiful shot but scary. ^^
Great POV and colour patterns of the leopard is so amazing. I'm glad to see a different theme's photo from you.
Regards and TFS,
Kevin

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  • mikou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 840 W: 67 N: 1311] (5269)
  • [2006-12-09 12:50]

Hi Ram.
You are used for this shot very unusual angle look.Given to probably placing animal in low run.But it is very impressive-look overhead.Colours are very beautiful as well as details.Very nice composition with those splendid leopard.Well done.
TFS and regards.
Milos

Hello Ram,

This is a very nice POV you had for this beautiful and magnificent animal. He was looking at you; what look... I like this composition and details too. This is a very nice capture. Thanks,
Claudine

Hi Ram,
Beautiful creature but with that fearful gesture I wouldn't get near. Nice and well appreciated picture. Very well done and TFS.
JC

Hi Ram,
it's a wonderful cat - I love cats (in every size ;-) I also like your hight POV, very well done, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Hello Ram,
This is a wonderful photo Great pose and youhave captured.
and thanks for critiqu.
Mehmet

Hi Ram
A wonderful photo my friend.Regards.

hAyAti

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  • NellyD Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 237 W: 0 N: 445] (1783)
  • [2006-12-17 13:34]

Hi Ram,

Leopards are fascinating and very beautiful animals, and I like you're capture here very much!
The light is very good, excellent details and composition. And great eye-contact too.
TFS

Greetings, Nel

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