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Uncia uncia


Uncia uncia
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Copyright: Annick Vanderschelden (vanderschelden) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2622 W: 78 N: 7456] (30335)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-08-05
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon 350D (Digital Rebel XT), 70-200f2.8L IS
Exposure: f/3.4, 1/150 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Wild cats portraits [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-08-15 6:40
Viewed: 2827
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Shot in Planckendael zoo. Leopard was here in a good mood? Ears are down, soft look,...

Wiki...
The snow leopard is a large cat native to the mountain ranges of central Asia. Until recently, many taxonomists included the snow leopard in the genus Panthera, with several of the other largest felids, but recently it was placed in its own genus, Uncia. Along with the Clouded Leopard, it represents an intermediate between so-called big cats and small ones as it can neither roar nor purr. Well known for it's beautiful fur, the snow leapord has a soft grey coat with ringed spots and rosettes of black on brown. It's tail is heavy with fur and the bottom of it's paws are covered with fur for protection against snow and cold.

Weighing up to 75 kilograms, (or 165 pounds) the snow leopard can be distinguished from other similar species by its proportionately longer tail, which helps it maintain its balance on the often steep slopes of its mountainous environment, and is used to cover its nose and mouth in very cold conditions. The male's head is usually much squarer and wider than the female's. Its big furry feet act as snowshoes, like those of the lynx. In summer they usually live above the tree-line on mountainous meadows and in rocky regions at an altitude of up to 6000 m. In winter they come down into the forests at an altitude of about 2000 m. They lead largely solitary lives.

Snow leopards have gray-and-white fur with numerous rosettes on the flanks and spots on the head and neck, similar to jaguars. Their tails are striped. They are opportunistic feeders, eating whatever meat they may find; they often kill animals three times their size, including domestic livestock. They also ambush prey from above when possible. They can jump as far as 50 feet, helpful for ambushing prey and traversing through mountains. Their diet consists of ibex, bharal, markhor, arkhar, boars, as well as marmots and other small rodents.
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prachtige kop Annick,
zeer goede crop, uitstekende details, the point of view is very nice, even een stukje Engels er tussendoor. Mijn complimenten deze is groots.
gr. jaap

Hi Annick,
Wonderful capture. All details are in their special place. Bravo.
Regards
Fevzi

Hello Annik, excllent colors, bg, POV DOF perfect details, very crisp on this very unique animail, excllent POV great Job, TFs Kyle

Hi Annick,
Beautiful portrait shot. The colors and detail look great. Nice OOF backround. The direct eye contact is what really makes this shot. You feel the Leopard looking right thru you.
Scott

Hi Annick,
i really like your portrait of this beautiful cat. The exposure and details are spor on, The shallow DOF is very nice. Nice colours and good POV.
Very well done.

Hello Annick,

What a beautifull picture. Great POV, BG and colors. You did capture all the intensity in his eyes. The frame you added is really nice. TFS.

Alain

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  • RAP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2524 W: 345 N: 2373] (7405)
  • [2006-08-15 8:21]
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Bella imagen Annick con adecuado POV para apreciar la expresión de este felino en toda su magnitud.
El foco es algo soft, pero produce un efecto agradable sobre el gato.
Buen encuadre y elección del recorte.
Interesante nota complementaria.
Saludos... Ricardo

Beautiful image Annick with appropriate POV to appreciate the expression of this feline in all their magnitude.
The focus is something soft, but it produces a pleasant effect on the cat.
Good framing and election of the cutting.
Interesting omplementary note.
Greetings... Ricardo

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  • wuta Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 855 W: 2 N: 617] (2142)
  • [2006-08-15 13:27]

Hello AnnickThis shot is very nice and great ,well taken shot good in pov and very fine details ,very good ,Greetings Teunie .

Schitterende foto Annick, die blik in die ogen.
Zeer geslaagd!
groeten Jan-arie

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  • Dando Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 637 W: 32 N: 792] (3084)
  • [2006-08-15 17:11]
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Hi Annick, another excellent portrait. The details, colours and exposure are great. I also like your POV getting good eye contact. Great work and enjoy the rest of the week.
Dean.

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3131 W: 167 N: 2149] (6608)
  • [2006-09-07 13:43]

Of your snow leaopards I like this best! Terrific sharp shot with the leopard looking relaxed while at the same time alert (ears back). Good lighting, beautiful detail.
Thanks, Ulla

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