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Black leopard


Black leopard
Photo Information
Copyright: Annick Vanderschelden (vanderschelden) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2712 W: 78 N: 7405] (30145)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-12-02
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon 350D (Digital Rebel XT), 70-200f2.8L IS
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): annick vanderschelden's big cats [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-12-20 11:00
Viewed: 1631
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The leopard (Panthera pardus) is one of the four 'big cats' of the genus Panthera. Originally, it was thought that a leopard was a hybrid between a lion and a panther, and the leopard's common name derives from this belief; leo is the Greek and Latin word for lion (Greek leon, λέων) and pard is an old term meaning panther. In fact, a "panther" can be any of several species of large felid. In North America, panther means puma and in South America a panther is a jaguar. Elsewhere in the world a panther is a leopard. Early naturalists distinguished between leopards and panthers not by colour (a common misconception), but by the length of the tail - panthers having longer tails than leopards.

Meta:
Camera Model
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
Shooting Date/Time
25/11/2006 11:45:50
Shooting Mode
Shutter-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed )
1/100
Av( Aperture Value )
4.0
Metering Mode
Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation
0
ISO Speed
400
Lens
98.0 - 280.0mm
Focal Length
280.0mm

jrubiocasado, mikou, marhowie, Alex99, ramthakur, star74, ferranjlloret, wallhalla15, dew77, manyee, Hil, JoseMiguel, horia, wkshelton has marked this note useful
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Hi Annick
Is a wonderfull portrait, you have one master in portrait?......
Best regards.
Jorge

Hi Annick,
a wonderful cat, seems to be a little tired.
I like the glance in the eye, beautiful, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

great close up, TFS Ori

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  • mikou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 840 W: 67 N: 1311] (5269)
  • [2006-12-20 12:17]

Hi Annick.
Beautiful portrait and amazing pose.Lovely cat,really.
Well done,TFS.
Greetings Milos

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  • badar Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 108 W: 0 N: 159] (785)
  • [2006-12-20 12:22]

Hi Annick,
What a magnficient animal, i thinks its even more charming than its spotted brother.
TFS
Badruddin Ali

Great capture Annick.
I like that lip action and direct eye contact..Cool.
"A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you, the less you know".
So what's this guys story? ;)
Happy Holidays.

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  • pvb Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 376 W: 16 N: 495] (1861)
  • [2006-12-20 13:03]

Hallo Annick,
Dit is een hele mooie foto van dit moeilijke donkere onderwerp. Details komen prachtig uit.
Hele mooie scherpte en luie pose.
gr. paula

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3584 W: 143 N: 5669] (18531)
  • [2006-12-20 13:05]

Hi Annick.
I like large cats very much from childhood. And look your nice portraits with great pleasure. The impressiveness of your picture is so high. Great crop, nice pose and expression, amazing reflection of the beauty of its hair. BG is perfect in its blurriness and tone. My compliments and best regards.
Alexei.

My first view of a black leopard, thanks to you, Annick.
The chap seems to be in a thoughtful mood.
Good portrait.
Ram

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  • star74 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 212 W: 3 N: 598] (2474)
  • [2006-12-20 14:42]

Hi Annick,
Very nice pose of this Black Leopard,
Nice crisp capture,
Great job

Hello Annick,
Iīve a little black cat too.;-)Itīs name is Felix.
Very good moment you captured this portrait. Excellent POV, great framing, sharpness and details. This is a great composition. Thank you for posting.
Gr.
Heinz

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2006-12-20 15:44]

Hello Annick,
Magnificent portrait.Exposure is spot on,details are crisp clear and razorsharp.Lighting,POV,expression on face and composition are excellent.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
TFS...:-)

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3064 W: 231 N: 6159] (21044)
  • [2006-12-20 16:24]

This mighty leopard looks like a big pussy cat, Annick.
What a cute pose. You did a great job capturing the mood,
and the exposure is perfect to reveal a wide range of blacks on the beautiful fur. Super sharp details.
TFS. : )

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 705 W: 13 N: 1405] (5027)
  • [2006-12-20 17:25]

Hi Annick,

What a fabulous portrait shot, superb composition and a great POV, I love the pose with the curled lip and eye contact, he looks like he is not to happy about getting his shot taken but is too tired to move, nice sharp details and great colours.

TFS Hilary :o)

Hello Annick,
I like a lot this black leopard.
You catched it in a relaxing moment, but plenty of details on the fur.
The plain background works pretty well in this presentatios.
Composition is a pleasant one and very enjoyable.
Congratulations, thanks for share it and happy holidays,
JM

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2169 W: 218 N: 4383] (14900)
  • [2006-12-21 4:36]

Hi Annick

Another terrific one!! The pose of the leopard here is simply fantastic! His face really inspires relaxation and calmness...i almost feel like yawning when seeing his :))
The POF here is excellent, the sharpness is top-knodge as always and the exposure and colors great!
The composition is very beautiful as well.
Bravo, TFS and Happy Holidays, my friend!

Horia

Hello Annick,

Another excllent Photo from great Portrait, excllent colors Bg POV DOf perfect details very crisp, Nice work

TFS Kyle

What a truely beautiful shot. The head resting on its huge paw is lovely. The clarity and sharpness is wonderful too. altogether a beautiful shot in every way.

TFS
Nicki

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  • deud Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 440 W: 10 N: 504] (2372)
  • [2008-09-01 22:11]

beautiful portrait! great pose.
very well done.
tfs

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