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Panthera Pardus Orientalis


Panthera Pardus Orientalis
Photo Information
Copyright: Nichole Aimonetti (naimonetti) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 44 W: 0 N: 50] (514)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-02-23
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XT 350D, Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM, 58mm U.V. filter
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2006-02-23 14:33
Viewed: 4530
Points: 39
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Panthera Pardus Orientalis. These beautiful felines are so terribly endangered that we really must make every effort to act now if we are going to have any hope at all in saving them. There are now (more accurate count than my previous posting) thought to be only 30 living in their natural habitats and around 200 in zoos and otherwise captive environments.

They are the lightest coats and largest spots of all the leopards, thought to help adapt to their snowy environment in the mountains where China, Russia and Korea meet. This is now the only place they can be found. They used to inhabit the entire region along the Amur River.

www.bigcatrescue.org is one of many sites that has information on how to contribute to saving the Amur Leopard. They are a non-profit, educational sanctuary in Tampa Bay, Florida.

Contacting the Russian Consolate is a great option-
Thanks for doing your part, after all- I feel we have a certain obligation, as photographers of wildlife to act on thier behalf.

Have a wonderful week!!
cruz, sunkirana, wallhalla15, aido, MikeGray, liquidsunshine, marhowie, ellis49, nardophoto, coasties, jeanpaul has marked this note useful
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Little bit of movement in the whiskers and just a little soft on the eyes, otherwise a pretty striking image, and well presented.

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  • cruz (26)
  • [2006-02-23 14:41]

A wonderful cat and a splendid photo.

Hi Nichole,
This is an awe inspiring pic. What a capture. I do not have enough words to describe my happiness, when I look at it.

Keep going, TFS,
Kiran.
Ps: Just signed the petition. The due date for 10000 petitions was 2002. Just FYI.

very good dental shot...:D
no obtrusive background and well containing frame...the cat is pure force and energy as shown here..
thanks
geof

my try at extreme sharpness if required

Hello Nichole!
Excellent POV and DOF! Beautiful colors and light. Perfect details! Great work!
TFS ;-)
regards
Dorota

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  • wuta Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 884 W: 2 N: 617] (2072)
  • [2006-02-23 15:05]

Hello Nichole , beautifull portret photo,good colours sharpnes details composity great photo ,thanks ,greeting Teunie .

Hello Nichole,
A very fine shot. Excellent detail and good tones of colour. A great capture, very well done. Thank you for posting.

Good moment, excelent cadrage. Presentation contributed a lot. Vanity is the main enemy of these large cats: vanity of main to hunt it, vanity of woman to wear its fur. Thats why the Pesian cheetah, the Barbary lion, the Anatolian leopard and the Caspian tiger are gone. I was recently in South America and I was stroke by the extremelly small size of cougars compared to temperate parts of the North America.

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  • aido Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1095 W: 169 N: 1218] (4046)
  • [2006-02-23 15:38]

Hi Nichole,
Great profile shot of this beautiful animal and good capture in a low light situation. Agree completely with your note.
Adrian

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  • eleana Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 203 W: 82 N: 70] (2129)
  • [2006-02-23 16:29]

Wow Nichole,
wonderful photo!
Gteat pose and colours, I like it a lot.
TFS and best wishes,
Elena

Very nice indeed, love the aggression and body language.
Mike

Excellent capture Nichole,
These are the type of shots I love to view.
Good detail, colours and sharpness.
Composition and exposure are good. Good POV, timing and framing.
Thanks for posting, enjoy the rest of the week.

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3103 W: 234 N: 5930] (20016)
  • [2006-02-23 20:24]

A great POV of this growling leopard. What big teeth it has in its mouth!
I really like the light in this picture. It brings out the fine details very nicely. Great job, Nichole. TFS. : )

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1427 W: 128 N: 5252] (23221)
  • [2006-02-23 22:02]

Great cat ! Excellent capture, very well composed, good light, good sharpness. Thanks,
Mario

Hi Nichole,
a very good picture wiht good POV.
Nice colours and good pose, but it's a bit soft.
I did a WS to show a standard sharpen.
Well done.

Hi Nichole,
unao scatto eccezzionale! Buona composizione, buona definizione.
Complimenti.
Buon week end.

Hello Nichole,
Excellent aggressive expression captured here. Well composed with a very good POV. Light, color and detail is excellent also. The whisker blur conveys movement nicely. I hope you don't mind, but I did a WS to try and improve this great image.
Well done!

Lovely shot Nichole. He must have been panting hard as I can see motion blur around his whiskers. Nice crop. Good exposure. TFS.

Bonjour Nichole
C'est une très belle prise de vue C'est une très jolie bête. Les contrsates et les détails sont clairs. Belle présentation
Bravo et au revoir ....JP

Hi Nichole

This is a nice shot. The action is great as well as the colours and details. Very well done.

Regards

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