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Ocelot


Ocelot
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Copyright: The dude who loves Frogs (AnimalExplorer) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1019 W: 9 N: 2202] (8292)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2003-10-22
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Nikon D100, Nikkor 105mm f2.8 Macro
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Claudine's favorites, Pankaj Bajpai's Favourite, Mammal, Wild cats portraits, A - Z of Mammals [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-03-24 15:04
Viewed: 1743
Favorites: 5 [view]
Points: 50
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Ocelot
Felis pardalis

My ultimate favorite of the small cats. Definitely the prize of the day for me.

Although it is possible to spot ocelots in the wild, chances are it's not very likely you will. I had a rare opportunity to photograph one that was lounging around a floral garden in Costa Rica that was a nine month old and was somewhat tame and was not caged but would run loose. I would have to say this is one of my highlights in my life to be able to be in the presence of such a beautiful cat, heck I even played with the cat for awhile, it purrs just like a domestic cat but licked you like a dog.

The pelage looks better on them than a person wearing a coat made from their fur, don't you agree?


Paul Bratescu Copyright 2007 All rights reserved

Debz, Janice, nglen, jaycee, lovenature, claudine, Jamesp, jcoowanitwong, SelenE, Adanac, dew77, jmp, pilonm, thistle, vanderschelden has marked this note useful
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beautifully captured portrait of this cat, you are lucky to have met one.

Hi PAul. Very pretty shot.Very pure and sharp shot. Nice DOF. Very well done. Tfs. Stev

wow, this is just perfect, TFS ori

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  • Debz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 582 W: 0 N: 866] (3283)
  • [2007-03-24 16:32]

Hi Paul, this is very beautiful cat, with amazing markings! I have never seen this cat before. You are quite right about about the pelage, I hate the thoght of anyone killing this beautiful creature for its fur. I can understand why this was a hight point in your life!
You have photographed it perfectly, couldn't be any better. Excellent focus, exposure and sharpness. The POV is wonderful and all of the colours are stunning. It makes me gasp to look at it. Lucky you to meet it.
tfs
debz

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3417 W: 144 N: 5803] (17209)
  • [2007-03-24 17:30]

Superb capture of this attractive cat Paul. Very sharp and clear, wonderful colours.
TFS
Janice

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1904 W: 4 N: 5177] (19726)
  • [2007-03-24 17:39]

Hi Paul. What a fantastic shot. so much detail and colour. he has got great eyes.and good compostion. very well done..
Nick

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1691 W: 8 N: 4340] (14113)
  • [2007-03-24 18:05]

Hi Paul,

Beautiful portrait of an exquisite animal. You certainly took good advantage of a wonderful opportunity. Lovely colors and details and what a pose!

Jane

Hello Paul,
Yes I agree... What a beautiful animal... I don't have seen this creature often, let me tell you. This is an amazing capture with excellent exposure, details, POV and composition. This must have been quite an unforgettable experience. I envy you right now! Thanks,
Claudine

Hi Paul
I can see how the unique markings on the Ocelot keep him well hid in the Jungle. The colours, lighting and detail are excellent. A beautiful portrait.
TFS Janice
P.S. I totally agree about their fur.

hi paul,
lovely shot, i liked the pose & the eye contact here, the image is very sharp with excellent details, well saturated colours, nice pov, good dof, good lighting,
well done,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 990 W: 282 N: 3243] (10714)
  • [2007-03-25 2:43]

Hello Paul,
a beautiful portrait of the ocelot with a very impressive expression. Furthermore, the picture is brilliant and sharp and shows the cat in its nice natural colours. I have been in Costa Rica last year but was not fortunate to see a wild ocelot or another large cat.
Best wishes, Peter

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1218 W: 0 N: 4657] (13840)
  • [2007-03-25 3:13]

Hi Paul

Lovely capture Paul. The eyes make it for me and the patterns and textures of the fur are wonderful.

James

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3069 W: 231 N: 5841] (19634)
  • [2007-03-25 3:26]

Wow, Paul. What a beauty!
I would give my right arm (Oh wait, I need it to use my camera) to have a chance to play with such a gorgeous cat, let alone play with him. Wonderful POV of the face straight-on. The details are sharp and well exposed, showing off the amazing markings on this magnificent specimen.
TFS. : )

Hi Paul,
Very nice shot. Lovely cat with tiger markings. Great composition, sharpness, and color contrast. TFS this fine picture.
JC

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2308 W: 59 N: 3689] (11822)
  • [2007-03-25 8:16]

Great capture Paul! The pose, composition, focus, sharpness and the lighting is very good. Your model is very handsome. Well done and TFS
Selen

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1036 W: 1 N: 3970] (13366)
  • [2007-03-25 8:32]

Hello Paul,
What beautiful markings on a beautiful animal, look at how royally he holds his head, ATTITUDE. Your camera work here is superb capturing great color and details so we can view this Ocelot in all its' glory.
Rick

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2007-03-25 14:00]

Hello Paul,
Excellent capture.Sharpness and clear details are amazing.I liked POV,colors,framing and eye contact also a lot.
TFS..:-)

Well I'd guess this was a prize winner too! What a shot! It couldn't be sharper or better posed. Lucky you! ...and fortunately you had the skill and equipment to capture it.

TFS
Evelynn : )

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  • jmp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1836 W: 94 N: 2338] (8400)
  • [2007-03-27 8:23]

Hi Paul,
Beautiful cat and perfect portrait. Pose, pov, details, lightng and composition can't be better.
TFS, José M.

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1298 W: 104 N: 4606] (20485)
  • [2007-03-29 18:08]

Wow ! Incredibly sharp and well exposed picture Paul, A masterpiece of the genre. Well done, thanks.

Mario

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  • pilonm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 542 W: 99 N: 813] (2647)
  • [2007-03-30 10:08]

Hello Paul,

WOW! What a beautiful portrait!!! Everything's perfect here: great exposition letting us see the different white tones, wondeful pose of the feline with perfectly aligned ears, nice bg enhancing the head and great pov!!!

Just charming!!!
TFS,

Michel

Hi Paul

Love the face. What an amazing set of ears. How on earth could someone make this stunning creature into a coat, but I guess the reality is that in the past, they have. Shame on them! Love your note Paul. What a buzz!

Hello Paul,

I've find a little bit time to browse through my fav TN galleries and I really wish I had more time to spend :-) There's loads of shots in yours I haven't seen yet and pretty much every single one deserves a decent critique.
Unfortunatelly I had to choose one but it wasn't easy :-)
This picture is really striking. First of all the eyes and calm expression of cats face. I really like it. It's fur looks so natural and is so nicely lighted that you really can't imagine showing it better. I love the patern of fur. It's really beautiful animal. The DOF is spot on and the dark BG works superb.
Excellent job on this one!

hello Paul!

perfect in sharpness, light and DOF photo. great portrait of the cat, bravo!

regards,
Igor

Hi Paul,
Took this beautiful one out of your rich gallery.
Wonderful cat...almost an artwork; posing like a statue:-)
Well done
TFS
Annick

Hi Paul,
I can't believe I missed this many of your posts..I musta been snoozin'
My loss ;-)
Perfect portrait sharpness. Heck, perfect just about everything.
As good as it gets :)
Very Well Done!
Howard

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